In spite of appealing to the First Tier Tribunal, a Hastings Landlord has been fined £10,000 after failing to provide an Electrical Safety Installation Certificate after he was asked by Hastings Borough Council. Cllr Glenn Haffenden, lead councillor for housing and...
The latest report from the Housing Ombudsman underscores growing concerns over the management of window repairs by landlords. The findings, drawn from 13 severe maladministration cases, highlight troubling delays and poor responses, which have significant...
Antony Lark, Joint CEO of Spicerhaart, has expressed concern about the current state of the rental market, highlighting the growing trend of landlords exiting the market due to increasing legislative pressures, tax burdens, and changes such as the removal of mortgage...
The Buy To Let insurance company Alan Boswell Group has highlighted the ten most expensive repairs that landlords might face, revealing costs that could seriously impact their finances. The most expensive repair on the list is underpinning, which can cost anywhere...
Following the release of data from the Ministry of Justice last week, campaigning charity Shelter has highlighted the loss of a private tenancy as the leading cause of homelessness, accounting for more than a quarter of households identified as homeless or at risk....
Letting Agent Today has published an article quoting the CEO of Spicerhaart who is of the view that Labour can resolve the rental crisis, but must give clarity to the industry about future taxes and the contents of the Renters Rights Bill. The article can be seen...
The RICS UK Residential Survey for July 2024 indicates a mixed but slightly positive outlook for the UK's residential property sector. Average mortgage rates lowered in July, aligning with the market's anticipation of a Bank of England rate cut. This reduction has...
Rightmove and OpenRent Contract Termination Key Points: Termination Date: Rightmove's contract with OpenRent will terminate on September 1. Reason for Termination: Conditions for OpenRent's ongoing membership with Rightmove could not be agreed upon. Impact on...
The Telegraph has published an article entitled 'Labour plots fresh war on landlords'. It can be seen here (subscription may be necessary), and in summary says: Hardship Tests for Tenant Evictions The new Labour government is set to introduce 'hardship tests' to make...
Zoopla Research: Two-Bed Terraced Homes Lead Fastest Sales in England and Wales Recent research by Zoopla reveals that two-bed terraced homes are the fastest-selling property type in England and Wales, with sales agreements typically reached in just 27 days, compared...
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