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Waltham Forest Council, a leader in issuing fines to landlords, has quietly extended its additional and selective licensing schemes from April 2025 to March 2030, according to data company Kamma. The announcement, made on 18 July 2024, has not been widely publicized,...

Generation Rent has commented that landlords leaving the private rental sector could provide an opportunity for renters to enter the housing market. This comes in response to Rightmove's report that the number of former rental properties being sold is at a record...

Property118 has published an article on the grants available for landlords. It can be seen here, and says that in 2024, UK landlords face increasing challenges in maintaining both profitability and compliance with evolving regulations, particularly around energy...

John Lewis is advancing its efforts to become a significant player in the UK's private rental market, submitting a planning application to build 215 Build To Rent (BTR) flats in Reading. This project will transform brownfield land, formerly a delivery depot, into...

Data from Propertymark reflects slight changes in the supply and demand dynamics within the UK’s private lettings and sales markets. Their July 2024 report shows a minor shift in the supply/demand imbalance in the rental market, with 88 new prospective tenants...

The latest internal data from Shawbrook indicates a significant shift among professional landlords towards investing in Multi-Unit Freehold Blocks (MUFBs). In 2024, there has been a 14% increase in landlords showing interest in this property type compared to 2023....

The situation involving Labour MP Jas Athwal, who has been called to resign following a BBC investigation revealing unsafe conditions in the flats he rents out, has drawn significant criticism. Athwal, the biggest landlord in the House of Commons, has faced...

Paragon Bank has released a report entitled 'Who are the next generation of landlords?' It can be seen here, and provides insights into the evolving landscape of UK property investors, focusing on a younger group of landlords eager to expand their portfolios: The...

Recent research from Zoopla has revealed that UK homeowners who are forced to reduce their asking price face significant delays in selling their property. The findings underscore the importance of setting a realistic price from the outset, particularly for those who...

The recent developments in the UK regarding energy costs and winter fuel allowances are significant for both consumers and landlords. The government has decided to end universal winter fuel payments for pensioners, a measure that has historically provided financial...