Landlord News
Landlords face £21bn bill to meet 2030 EPC C targets
New research from Zero Deposit reveals that private landlords across the UK may need to spend a staggering £21.455bn to upgrade rental properties to meet…
private landlords
Landlord News
Government targets higher standards for private and social housing landlords
The government has announced plans to introduce a new Decent Homes Standard for both the private and social rented sectors, with a formal consultation set…
Landlord News
Dudley Council sells unrepairable homes but blocks private landlords from buying
Dudley Council has confirmed that it is selling off its housing stock that is too costly to repair, but with a deliberate policy to prevent…
Landlord News
Social landlords avoid fines while private landlords face heavy penalties, expert claims
A leading legal expert in landlord regulations has sharply criticised four social housing providers for avoiding significant financial penalties, while private landlords face hefty fines…
Landlord News
Private landlords achieve high satisfaction ratings among UK renters
Recent findings from the government’s English Housing Survey for 2022/23 indicate that 82% of private renters express satisfaction with their accommodations, surpassing the 74% satisfaction…
Landlord News
Government Encourages Landlords to Exit Market with CGT Reduction
The Government has signalled a clear intent for private landlords to sell off their properties and exit the housing market, according to insights from Jeremy…
Landlord News
Landlord Legal Expert Intensifies Critism of Gove’s Stance on Buy-to-Let Sector
Gina Peters, Head of Landlord & Tenant at Dutton Gregory Solicitors, has intensified her critique of Housing Secretary Michael Gove’s policies towards the buy-to-let sector…
Landlord News
How To Rent – Updated Guide Issued today
The Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities have today issued an updated How to Rent guide. Private landlords MUST serve the latest version of…
Landlord News
Landlords Leaning Towards Letting Agents to Navigate Increased Complications
The property landscape is witnessing a growing inclination amongst private landlords to employ the services of letting agencies, with research by Uswitch revealing that 63%…
Landlord News
New Government Guidance Targets Landlords over Damp and Mould
The Government has released new directives emphasising the responsibilities of private landlords concerning damp and mould in their properties. The guidance clearly states that not…
Landlord News
Landlords Reject Claims of Impact on Childminder Shortage
Private landlords are pushing back against allegations that they share responsibility for the dwindling number of childminders in England. The backlash comes in light of…
Landlord News
Michael Gove Urges Government to Ease Energy Efficiency Plans for Rented Housing
In an interview with the Sunday Telegraph following the Uxbridge by-election, Michael Gove, the Housing Secretary, has called for a revision of the planned energy…
Landlord News
Record Surge in BTL Landlords Planning to Sell Rental Properties
New data indicates that buy-to-let (BTL) landlords in the UK are planning to sell their rented properties at a rate never seen before, raising concerns…
Landlord News
Non-compliant landlords could face fines up to £30,000
My Property Box’s managing director, Ben Quaintrell, has criticized the government’s reported intention to mandate landlords to upgrade their properties for net zero energy efficiency,…
Landlord News
Private landlords should have duty to deal with mould
Citizens Advice is calling on the Government to require private landlords to deal with complaints of serious issues such as damp and mould in their…
