New research undermines the Government’s case that its changes to the way landlords are taxed will not increase rents. Interim findings from a survey of landlords by the Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has found that 65% are now considering increasing rents as a direct result of the Budget.
..
65% of landlords considering rent rises following budget Read More »
Sheffield City Council has fined 11 letting agents for failing to comply with compulsory redress scheme requirements. The legislation was introduced in October 2014, and Sheffield Council is the one authority outside of London to make use of these powers to improve private renting for tenants and landlords alike…
Sheffield enforce their powers to improve private renting Read More »
The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has appointed leading housing lawyer, David Smith, as its new policy director. He succeeds respected and long-standing RLA board member Richard Jones, who will continue as company secretary…
Leading Lawyer is new RLA Policy Chief Read More »
Landlords in Hartlepool and Croydon need to be aware that Selective Licensing schemes will soon be enforced in their areas, and licence discounts are available. Lewisham landlords should prepare for a likely consultation on licensing, while Enfield landlords have challenged proposals effectively…
Incoming/Enacted/Potential Licensing Schemes – early bird gets the discount Read More »
Graham Brady, MP for Altrincham & Sale West, and chair of the influential 1922 committee of backbench Conservative MPs, visited RLA offices last Friday 10th July. Mr Brady visited to discuss potential steps that Government can take to engage more effectively with landlords and the Private Rented Sector (PRS)…
MP visits RLA offices Read More »
The Uttlesford (Private Sector) Landlord Forum is an annual drop-in event organised by Uttlesford District Council. This year the forum will be held on 1 October 2015, between 6.30pm-8.30pm in the Council Chambers at the London Road offices of Uttlesford District Council.
Uttlesford (Private Sector) Landlord Forum 2015 Read More »
Speaking as the Welsh Government today launches its ‘Rent Smart Wales’ initiative, Douglas Haig, Vice Chairman for the Residential Landlords Association (RLA) in Wales said: “Whilst we encourage all landlords to comply with the new regulations and follow the Welsh Government’s guidance, the RLA believes that this will detract local authorities’ attention away from tackling the minority of landlords who are criminals and stretch resources further…
Enforcement key to protecting tenants say landlords, not more regulation Read More »
Why GuaranteedRental.org is the best place for 5 year guaranteed rent We work hard to deliver the best property management service in . We work closely with our landlords and tenants to deliver a personal service tailored exactly to their needs. With our 5 year guaranteed rent our landlords benefit from a free property management […]
5 year guaranteed rent Read More »
Why GuaranteedRental.org is the best place for 3let guaranteed rent We work hard to deliver the best property management service in . We work closely with our landlords and tenants to deliver a personal service tailored exactly to their needs. With our 3let guaranteed rent our landlords benefit from a free property management service, where […]
3let guaranteed rent Read More »
The independent Institute for Fiscal Studies has today warned that the Treasury’s budget analysis on the rental market is “plain wrong”…
Treasury analysis wrong on rental market says IFS Read More »
