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Peterborough Labour leader defends landlord record after criticism from tenants union
The leader of the Labour group on Peterborough City Council has defended his record as a landlord after being criticised by a local tenants’ group. Cllr Shaz Nawaz said his business activities are not “incompatible” with his values as...
Camden takes landlord to court over eviction threat
Camden has become the first council to secure an antisocial behaviour injunction against a landlord to protect private tenants from illegal eviction. The council secured the injunction against Mohammed Ali Abbas Rasool, 29, of Manor House Drive,...
Holiday let landlords starting to use virtual tours in marketing
A virtual tour company says this kind of property viewing is now being adopted by holiday let operators as well as mainstream lettings and estate agents.Made Snappy says that with the UK preparing for a bumper summer - with 33m people expected to...
Statement on Mortgage Prisoners
On 22 July 2021 HM Treasury issued a statement that the government remains committed to seeking additional options for borrowers with inactive firms who are unable to switch, despite being up to date with payments, and has agreed a commitment with...
Judicial Review and Courts Bill
On 21 July 2021the Judicial Review and Courts Bill was introduced to the House of Commons and given its first reading. The Bill would enable the making of quashing orders; make provision restricting judicial review of certain decisions of the Upper...
Building Safety in medium and lower rise block of flats
On 21 July 2021 the MHCLG issued an Independent Expert Statement on issues of proportionality in relation to building safety in medium and lower-rise blocks of flats, the impact on the housing market, and what more government could do to ensure...
Understanding the possession action process: guidance for landlords and tenants
MHCLG has updated its guidance for landlords and tenants in the private and social rented sectors which explains the possession action process in the county courts in England and Wales. One document is intended to help social landlords understand...
Automated Right to Rent checks should be the norm, say compliance experts
The automation of Right to Rent checks should now be normal practice to take the pressure off landlords, agents and tenants. That’s the claim made by anti-money laundering experts Blinc UK, which includes automated Right to Rent verification as...
Evictions (Universal Credit) Bill
This Private Members’ Bill, sponsored by Chris Stephens, would place a duty on the Secretary of State to prevent the evictions of Universal Credit claimants in rent arrears. It was presented to Parliament on 21 June 2021 and will receive its second...
Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill
This Government Bill would make provision about the rent payable under long leases of dwellings. First reading in the House of Lords took place on 12 May 2021. Second reading took place on 24 May 2021. The Bill completed its committee stage on 14...
Could buy to let investors get better returns with properties that accepts pets?
Moneyfacts.co.uk have published an article on taking pets in rental property. It can be seen here, and says: Last year saw a boom in pet ownership, but for many people having a four-legged friend can make finding rental accommodation a challenge...
London still the best place to invest
A new survey of 500 landlords who were asked what regions they would look at if they were planning to buy another rental property, found that despite being able to choose multiple regions, London was the stand-out popular choice. The research by...
A quarter of Tory MPs are private landlords
A quarter of all Conservative MPs are landlords making money from private property. Analysis by openDemocracy has revealed that 90 Tory MPs boost their income by at least £10,000 a year thanks to rental properties. The landlords include Boris...
Government scraps EWS1 forms on blocks below 18 metres
The government has reached an agreement with major lenders to scrap the requirement for EWS1 forms on properties that are below 18 metres, but critics argue the safety of home owners in these blocks remains unclear. Following advice, the government...
New How to Rent Guide published
The Government have added to the 'How to Rent' guide you need to give to tenants. In addition to the standard guide, there is now an Easy to Read version, it appears to have the same information, but is larger print with pictures, consequently it...
Under-Occupancy Penalty (Report) Bill
This Private Members’ Bill, sponsored by Chris Stephens, would require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on the merits of repealing those provisions of the Welfare Reform Act 2012 which provide for persons to be paid reduced rates of...
Housing Standards (Refugees and Asylum Seekers) Bill
This Private Members’ Bill, sponsored by Chris Stephens, would make provision for national minimum standards in accommodation offered to refugees and asylum seekers. It was presented to Parliament on 21 June 2021 and will receive its second reading...
Building Safety Bill
This Government Bill would make provision about the safety of people in or about buildings and the standard of buildings, to amend the Architects Act 1997, and to amend provision about complaints made to a housing ombudsman. The Bill was given its...
Landlord wins planning appeal over rejected HMO bid
A PLANNING inspector has ruled in favour of a landlord’s appeal for a housing multiple occupants (HMO) bid rejected by Wiltshire Council. Wave Hill Property last year applied to change 29 The Rise in Calne from a house into a HMO with seven...
COVID-19 and renting: guidance for landlords, tenants and local authorities
The Government have just updated their guidance to landlords. It can be seen here.
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