December 2016

At the beginning of 2015, Brent introduced a selective licensing scheme for all private rental properties in Harlesden, Willesden Green and Wembley Central, and licensing of all HMOs in Brent. Brent Council is now consulting on plans to expand their selective licensing across the whole borough. The councils argues this is needed due to evidence […]

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The Government has been urged to take action to make sure landlords who have incorporated can’t recoup the cost of tax changes next year. Shadow Communities and Local Government Minister Lord Beecham (Labour) has tabled two written parliamentary questions asking: Will the Government take steps to ensure that limited companies are not better placed than […]

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The Land Registry has seen 50,000 people sign up to its Property Alert Service. Landlords have been encouraged to sign up, as properties which are rented out are more at risk of property fraud. Criminals have been known to use forged documents to try to take ownership of properties and the Registry says landlords are […]

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In furnished properties landlords often provide white goods and appliances, such as fridges, freezers, cookers, washing machines, and tumble dryers. But how do you know these appliances are safe or are a potential danger for your tenants? The consumer group Which? has released a report identifying significant concerns with the time taken for Whirlpool to […]

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Following extensive campaigning from the RLA the Welsh Government has announced it will hold the first ever Welsh housing survey. During the 2016 Welsh Assembly Elections, the RLA lobbied for the introduction of a survey, as one of five key demands within its manifesto. The association fully believes that independent data will help dismiss some […]

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Landlords have successfully challenged a claim for renewal commission by agents who demanded payment despite the fact they did not negotiate the contract. The judge found in favour of the landlords, despite the fact that details of the agents’ 6.5% renewals fee – and its terms – were included in documents they signed at the […]

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Homeless charity Crisis is asking landlords to back its latest campaign, lobbying the Government to support its plans to unlock private renting for homeless people by funding projects to help the homeless into accommodation and setting up a national rent deposit guarantee. Here, in a guest blog for the RLA, Tom Say, Senior Campaigns Officer […]

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Nottingham City Council is planning to introduce a citywide selective licensing scheme – with landlords expected to fork out £600 for each of their rental homes. If it is given the go-ahead the scheme will be one of the largest in the country, with Nottingham home to 43,000 privately rented properties. If each of these […]

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Get a quick quote on your landlord insurance with RLA Insurance this winter and be entered in to a prize draw with a chance of winning a Fortnum & Mason Christmas hamper worth £100. Relax with the knowledge that your property is protected and you could enjoy Christmas with a luxurious hamper. RLA members also […]

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A senior Labour MP has suggested the Government could offer tax deductions to landlords who provide longer tenancies. During oral questions to Ministers at the Treasury on Tuesday 29th November, Meg Hillier MP (Labour, Hackney South and Shoreditch – Chair of the Public Accounts Committee) told the House: “More people in my constituency rent privately […]

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