January 2019

A proposed licensing scheme in Slough would be an ‘unnecessary financial burden’ for landlords-the RLA has warned in its response to a consultation on the plans. Slough Borough Council is proposing to introduce both selective and additional licensing schemes in areas of the town. The proposed additional licensing scheme would apply to all of the […]

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With weather warnings of snow and ice being issued by the Met Office this week, landlords are being reminded to check up on their tenants, especially those who are vulnerable such as elderly people. Cold weather can be a nightmare for vulnerable tenants, so it is a good idea for landlords to check in with […]

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The Government has announced that it will be a legal requirement for landlords to ensure that electrical safety inspections are carried out by a competent and qualified person. It has also been confirmed this week that the Government intends to press ahead with plans that were first announced last year, to make it the law […]

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Three men behind letting agency Crestons have each been sentenced to 28 months in prison after leaving at least 19 victims in London more than £105,000 out of pocket. Mohammed Rayn Mashuk, aged 42 Mohammed Ibrahim Ali, 37 and Ahmed Ali Syed, 37, ran companies in Islington and neighbouring boroughs using the trading name Crestons. […]

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The Institute for Public Policy and Research (IPPR) has published a new report setting out a major programme of reform for the private rented sector. On reforming the legal process to ensure it works swiftly, the IPPR report published today recommends that the Government establishes a specialist housing court. The report also mentions RLA research […]

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Welcome to ‘Buy to Let Market’, a column aimed at providing you with recent criteria and product updates within the Buy to Let lending markets. Buy to Let Market Update: – Leeds Building Society – has launched a bespoke HMO range for properties with up to 8 bedrooms. The 2 Yr. fixed rates start from […]

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The Housing Secretary James Brokenshire has announced that landlords will be legally required to join a landlord redress scheme, or face a £5,000 fine. The new ‘Housing Complaints Resolution Service‘ will be a single housing complaints service for all residents, including renters and homeowners. The government say it will make it easier for people to […]

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HThe RLA has called for significant changes to the legal system to give landlords and tenants swift access to justice. The association believes the current system is not fit for purpose, with housing issues dealt with by a range of civil and criminal courts and tribunals. In its submission to the government consultation ‘Considering the […]

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For many landlords, agents are an essential requirement for good property management. Some landlords can live hundreds, or even thousands of miles from the property they own, and so rely on the agent to perform repairs, inspect the property or even apply for HMO licences. This week one of our members, an agent, called in […]

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan, has once again pledged to fight for rent controls in the capital – with the campaign set to be a key part of his bid for re-election next year. The mayor does not have the power to introduce such controls within his remit, however he will be asking the government to […]

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