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Future of Section 21 uncertain
We reported briefly on the Queens Speech on May 11th that the Government would 'enhance the rights of those who rent' - see here. Since that time the Government have published more details, which can be see here . Page 113 and 114 covers this in...
Could private landlords plug the housing gap for social tenants?
Recent research for the National Housing Federation and Crisis that was carried out by Heriot-Watt University reveals that 145,000 affordable homes should be built annually for the next five years, of which 90,000 a year should be for social rent....
Updated Covid-19 guidance for landlords and tenants
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s has updated its guidance document setting out general advice and information predominantly for tenants and landlords in the private and social rented sector. The guidance covers issues...
Lying landlord fined
A NURSERY worker’s rental property was taken over by around 20 “hot bedding” shift workers, a court heard. Wiltshire Council took Siddika Begum to court, saying she was responsible for an illegal HMO and had lied to council staff about who was...
Landlords should try to avoid selling
Recent data showing that it now takes longer to sell a house than a year ago should encourage landlords looking to sell up to make the most of their rental properties while the market is tricky. PropTech platform RentalStep says the slowing market...
BTL mortgage rates fall to lowest level since start of 2021
MoneyFacts.co.uk have reported on recent mortgage rates. The article can be seen here, but says:- Landlords looking to lock into a fixed buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage deal will be pleased to see that the average two and five year fixed rates have...
Proof that landlords do upgrade their property
Paragon has revealed that landlords spend an estimated £839 million each year upgrading newly purchased rental property before letting it out to tenants. The bank’s survey of approximately 900 landlords showed that 77% invest in upgrading property...
Council set to fine landlords for contaminated recycling bins
Landlords in Islington could be fined if communal recycling bins get contaminated with non-recyclables Landlords could be fined almost £50 if they contaminate communal recycling bins with general waste. Islington Council will vote on Thursday...
Unlicensed landlord has to hand back 12 months rent
A rogue landlord has lost a legal battle against his former student tenant. She was living in an eight-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) in the Selly Oak area of Birmingham while studying at the university. The university student, Meg...
Council declared a ‘Slum Landlord’ by regulator
CROYDON IN CRISIS: The Social Housing Regulator has this morning issued its formal notice in which it states that South Norwood council tenants’ ‘homes were uninhabitable and apparently unsafe, and the evidence demonstrates that other tenants may...
Court upholds judgement for payment of commercial rent
A technical article from Herbert Smith Freehills comments on a recent court case where a landlord was awarded judgement for outstanding rent. The original can be seen here, and says:- A High Court Master has granted summary judgments to the...
Council announces new licensing consultation
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has published a consultation with draft proposals to introduce a second licence for landlords who have HMO properties. The council’s aim is to improve housing standards and act against those who do not...
Help to Buy (ISA Scheme): 1 December 2015 to 31 December 2020
On 13 May 2021 HM Treasury published statistics on the government’s Help to Buy: ISA scheme. Since the launch of the scheme: 386,728 property completions have been supported by the scheme. 508,492 bonuses have been paid through the scheme with an...
Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill
On 12 May 2021 the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill received its first reading in the House of Lords. This Government Bill would make provision about the rent payable under long leases of dwellings. Second reading is scheduled for 24 May 2021....
Commonhold Council launched
On 13 May 2021 the MHCLG announced the launch of the Commonhold Council, an advisory panel of leasehold groups and industry experts who will inform the government on the future of this type of homeownership. The commonhold model is used widely...
Assured Tenancies and Agricultural Occupancies (Forms) (England) (Amendment) and Suspension (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021
These regulations, which come into force on 1 June 2021, amend the Assured Tenancies and Agricultural Occupancies (Forms) (England) Regulations 2015. Sections 8(3) and 21(8) of the Housing Act 1988 give the Secretary of State power to prescribe the...
Mortgage possession statistics – England and Wales
On 13 May 2021 the Ministry of Justice published quarterly national statistics on possession claim actions in county courts by mortgage lenders and social and private landlords. The statistics cover the period from January to March 2021. This...
Landlord possession statistics – England and Wales
On 13 May 2021 the Ministry of Justice published quarterly national statistics on possession claim actions in county courts by mortgage lenders and social and private landlords. The statistics cover the period from January to March 2021. This...
Landlords on the lookout for discounted properties
34% of landlords have recently purchased another buy-to-let property or intend to buy one within the next nine months, according to the fundings of a survey by the Deposit Protection Service (DPS) and Zephyr Homeloans. The survey of 300-plus...
Sheffield landlord fined after throwing out tenant’s belongings and changing locks
A private landlord who threw out a tenant's belongings and changed the locks on the front door has been fined over the illegal eviction. Antanas Danilevicius had fallen into rent arrears and got home from work last February to see his belongings...
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Renters Reform Bill passes second reading without a vote
The Renters Reform Bill (RRB) was debated in the Commons last Monday (Oct 23rd). There has been a long delay between...
Plan to make all new houses freehold properties
Last January, The Times reported that Michael Gove, the levelling-up secretary, intended to abolish the leasehold...
Council Tax on single rooms to be stopped
Following pressure from several landlord groups, including iHowz, the Government conducted a consulation on the...
government confirm no rent controls in England
In a letter from Housing Secretary Michael Gove to the all-party Select Committee on Housing, Gove rejects a call for...
Landlords should allow tenants to sub-let rooms: Airbnb
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