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New tenant packs could help save lives
New tenant packs designed to help landlords raise awareness of fire and carbon monoxide dangers have been launched Aico Ltd.
Property repossessions ‘lowest since 1980’
The number of homes repossessed in the UK fell to its lowest level since 1980 last year, industry figures show.
Landlords starting to feel ‘the pressure’ to increase rents to offset tax changes
The increasing tax burden on landlords is likely to result in increased rents, according to research from the Intermediary Mortgage
Annual house price growth falls to five-year low of 2.5%
Annual UK house price growth slowed from 2.7% in November to 2.5% in December – the lowest annual rate seen
Tenant Fees Bill receives Royal Assent
The Tenant Fees Bill, banning landlord and agents from charging fees to tenants, has become an Act of Parliament after
UK rents up 2.5% in a year, says HomeLet
The average cost of renting a property in the UK increased by 2.5% in the 12 months to January, the
Landlords and agents at risk as ‘millions of EPCs could be incorrect’
Millions of Energy Performance Certificates could be wrong due to poor training among assessors and incorrect measurements of properties Research
How Red Tape puts money in the pockets of criminal landlords
Rogue Landlord hits press again In recent months the press have been aghast at the activities of millionaire rogue landlord
How will the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 affect you?
Following the passing of Karen Buck’s Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 into law, it is important that landlords
How do I get legal advice without upfront legal costs?
Practically every area of life requires some form of legal advice; taking up a new job, going through a divorce,