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Extending Eviction Embargo a Blow to Abused Tenants
<>Government action to extend the ban on tenant evictions until the end of August, leaves landlords powerless to take action against tenants committing domestic abuse…
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The Landlord Knowledge editorial team covers UK buy-to-let and property investment news, policy, regulation, and finance. Our reporting focuses on the issues that matter most to private landlords and property investors across the UK.
Headed by Leon Hopkins, author of The Landlord's Handbook.
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The House Hunt is on
Online house hunting is continuing at a pace, and properties outside London dominate buyers’ the top search list, the property website Zoopla. ‘It’s great to…
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Coventry Landlord Ordered to Pay Back £11k in Rent
A Coventry landlord had been ordered to pay back just under £11,000 in rent that she received while letting an HMO without a licence. The…
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Marsh Names as New Property Ombudsman
From October 2020, Rebecca Marsh will take over as Property Ombudsman from Katrine Sporle, whose five year term comes to an end on 31st October….
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Housing Market Rebound could be Short-lived
There has been an ‘unprecedented rebound’ in house sales, the property website Zoopla has reported. The coronavirus closed down the housing market. But four weeks…
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Ban on Evictions Extended for Two Months more
A two month extension to the ban on tenant evictions has been announced by the Government. The ban now runs until 23 August, five months…
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Landlords Reminded about New Electrical Safety Rules
New Ministry of Housing guidance has reminded landlords that new electrical safety regulations apply to all new tenancies from 1 July 2020 and to existing…
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House Prices Fall but Signs of New Interest
Amid mixed messages about the current state of the housing market, Nationwide has reported a sharp fall in house prices. Its latest house price index…
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Updated Guidance Published on Dealing with Covid-19
Tenants should continue to pay rent and abide by all other terms of their tenancy agreement to the best of their ability, the Government has…
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Illegal Fees can Lead to Landlord Fines
From 1 June landlords and letting agents in England have been able to charge tenants with very few fees on top of rent. It is…
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Lockdown Easing Releases Burst in Housing Demand
Re-opening of the housing market in England following the coronavirus lockdown, led to a burst of enthusiasm from would–be buyers and a small increase in…
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Agent Says ‘Toxic Dynamic’ Solved by Rent Holidays
A Bristol lettings agent is calling on landlords to apply for mortgage repayment holidays and to pass on the saving in outgoings as rent holidays…
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Edinburgh Pushes Leasing Scheme
Edinburgh City Council is urging local private landlords left with empty homes due to the coronavirus crisis to sign up to its Private Sector Leasing…
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House Prices Set for Short-term Hit
Coronavirus-hit buyer confidence will translate into short term house price falls of between 5 and 10 per cent, said researchers at international property agents Savills….
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Letting Agent Ordered to Repay Incentive
A letting agent who received and kept an undisclosed local authority incentive of £2,500, has been ordered by the Property Ombudsman to pay this to…
