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Landlord challenges Green plan to scrap private renting as ‘unrealistic’
A leading Midlands landlord has criticised the Green Party’s radical plan to abolish private renting, describing it as “an ideal world idea” that would take…
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Rent payments to boost tenant credit scores under new Experian system
Tenants who consistently pay rent on time will soon see their credit scores rise, as Experian prepares to include rental data in its revamped scoring…
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves broke landlord licensing law – Southwark must act
When even the Chancellor of the Exchequer falls foul of landlord licensing laws, every property investor in Britain takes notice. Rachel Reeves has admitted she…
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UK house prices rise 2.8% but London and Wales see biggest Halloween dips
UK homeowners are ending October on mixed fortunes, as new research reveals a national house price rise of 2.8% since last Halloween-though nearly one in…
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Labour deputy leader among MPs earning rent from colleagues’ accommodation
Labour’s new deputy leader Lucy Powell has been named among MPs letting out rooms to colleagues in Parliament - arrangements that collectively earned several MPs…
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Councils handed new powers to investigate landlords under Renters’ Rights Act
The government has issued its first official guidance on the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, confirming how local authorities will use sweeping new investigatory powers against…
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The Mortgage Works streamlines landlord lending with new limited company DIP
The Mortgage Works (TMW) has launched a new Decision in Principle (DIP) for limited company landlords, giving brokers and investors faster lending decisions and a…
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Renters’ Rights Act passes into law as landlords face biggest reform in decades
The long-debated Renters’ Rights Act has officially received Royal Assent from King Charles this afternoon, ushering in one of the largest shake-ups to England’s private…
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Stamp Duty burden rises 24% as landlords warned of fresh tax risks
Landlords and property investors are paying more in Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) than ever before, with receipts climbing 24% to £14.9 billion in the…
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Crypto-backed finance drives surge in global property investment
A growing number of wealthy investors are leveraging their cryptocurrency portfolios to buy property around the world, according to new data from Enness Global. The…
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Lower rates revive UK commercial property demand as investors return
Commercial property demand is climbing again as Bank Rate cuts reopen investment deals. Retail parks, offices, and industrial assets lead recovery, says Rightmove. Commercial property…
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BTL mortgage arrears ease but landlord possessions edge higher
Buy-to-let mortgage arrears fell again in the second quarter of 2025, offering cautious optimism for landlords, but repossessions crept higher as financial pressures linger. According…
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Renters’ Rights Bill passes final vote as landlords brace for sweeping reforms
The Renters’ Rights Bill has officially cleared its final stage in Parliament, marking one of the biggest transformations of the private rented sector in a…
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Awaab’s Law to enforce faster damp repairs as private landlords face new legal duties
From 27 October, Awaab’s Law will come into force, forcing social landlords to investigate and fix damp and mould within strict time limits. Similar rules…
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UK rent growth slows again as house prices climb to £269,000
Average UK private rents rose by 5.9% in the year to July 2025, slowing for the seventh consecutive month, according to the Office for National…
