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MPs have debated the proposed lettings fee ban – with a glimmer of hope for landlords as even those backing the move raised questions about capping deposits. Kevin Hollinrake MP outlined his support for the letting agent fee ban, during yesterday’s debate in Westminster Hall, saying it is the right thing to do, despite the […]

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Almost one in five landlords is now less likely to rent to European nationals as a result of the immigration checks they are expected to make. Confusion over how landlords will be expected to identify which EU nationals will and won’t be able to reside in the UK after Brexit is being blamed for the […]

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The Government needs to do more to better enforce existing rules over letting agent fees before looking to ban them outright. That’s the call being made by the RLA as MPs today debate plans to ban fees. Since May 2015 the law has compelled letting agents to publish details of the fees they charge. Agents breaking […]

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Rumours abound over the impact of new lending rules on portfolio landlords. Here mortgage expert Doug Hall tells landlords not to panic – the biggest change is likely to be more form filling. With effect from 30th September, a new set of rules is being introduced by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) which govern […]

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Hundreds of landlords have been fined in a crackdown on illegal immigration. Penalties totalling £163,000 have been issued under the Right to Rent scheme since the start of 2016. Fines were issued to 236 property owners between the start of February 2016 and June this year – a rate of around one every two days. […]

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Thousands of landlords could be hit with water charges for failing to let utility firm Welsh Water know of a tenancy change. Landlords whose properties are served by Welsh Water must, by law, ensure the firm has details of new tenants, including full name, address, date of birth and the start date of the tenancy, within 21 […]

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The National Audit Office is launching an inquiry into the effectiveness of Universal Credit. The inquiry will examine whether the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) is on course to deliver Universal Credit, in accordance with its plans. It will also assess whether there are early signs that Universal Credit is delivering its objectives, and […]

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The government has published advice for tenants and residents concerned about the fire safety of their building – telling them if they are worried to call their landlord. In the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy the RLA has been campaigning for a full review of fire safety regulations across all residential properties – and […]

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September sees the end of Barnsley’s consultation on a new Selective Licensing Scheme. The consultation comes to an end Sunday 24th September. Selective Licensing was introduced under the Housing Act 2004. The Housing Act 2004 says that before introducing selective licensing to any area local Councils must consult with all affected people, such as tenants, residents, […]

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Are you a landlord, agent, property investor or developer working in Redbridge? If so, Redbridge Council Property Licensing team are delighted to invite you to attend their upcoming free Landlord Information Event. The evening will be held on Tuesday 12 September 2017 from 5.30 – 9.30 p.m. at City Gates Church, 25-29 Clements Road, Ilford, […]

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