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‘Harsh and Fiercely Deterrent Regime’ Confirmed for Rent Repayment Orders
A rod used to beat the back of wayward landlords has been made much thicker and longer as the result of a recent Lands Tribunal…
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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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Comments sought for property agents code
A draft code of practice for property agents has been published for consultation. Comments are required by 4 September. The proposed code is intended as…
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New law to fast-track property development
New laws laid before Parliament will mean full planning applications will not be required to demolish and rebuild unused buildings as homes and commercial and…
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Land Registry was busy during June
Land Registry figures suggest the property market was far from dormant in June. The Government property register processes 1.4m applications in the month, up 500,000…
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Landlords will have to re-activate their stalled possession claims
New court rules will require landlords who have issued possession proceedings that have been suspended during the coronavirus crisis, to reactivate their notices if they…
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Wales raises its LTT threshold
The threshold for Welsh Land Transaction Tax has been raised from £180,000 to £250,000. Land transaction tax replaced stamp duty land tax in Wales from April 2018 and is…
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Landlords provide housing for fifth of all households
One in five households currently live in privately rented accommodation, the latest English Housing Survey has reported. This is the sixth year in a row…
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Re-opening courts ‘an important step’
Priority will be given to long-standing possession claims and actions involving anti-social behaviour when the current moratorium on evictions is ended on 23 August. So…
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Nail in the coffin for ‘No DSS’ – Shelter
Shelter has declared a York County Court ruling ‘historic’ and a ‘nail in the coffin for ‘No DSS’ discrimination. District Judge Victoria Elizabeth Mark held that rejecting…
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Scottish rent law is timed out
A proposed bill to control rent levels in Scotland has been dropped due to lack of time. Introduced in June this year, the Fair Rents…
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Welsh Government ‘encouraged’ by landlord response to virus
Landlords have been praised by the Welsh Government for the support being given to tenants. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, landlords remain responsible for keeping their…
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Chancellor’s Boost is a Plus for Landlords
Property and energy efficiency in homes has been placed at the heart of the Government’s push to re-start the UK’s economy as it emerges from…
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Estate Agent Disqualified over Price-fixing Cartel
Estate agent Michael Martin has been branded unfit to continue as a director of a company after failing in his bid to contest disqualification action…
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‘Downward Pressure’ on House Prices
House prices were down in June for the fourth month in a row, and the prospect for the next few months is for a ‘continuation…
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Re-possession Restart Sparks War of Words
Ministry of Justice confirmation that the current stay on possession claims will end on 23 August has sparked a furious debate between Citizens Advice and…
