BTL landlords ‘shift toward professionalisation’ as part of long-term strategy
Some 70% of brokers surveyed reported an increase in clients seeking advice about limited company BTL
NEWS ARCHIVES
Skills shortage could derail government’s 1.5m new homes target
Stricter immigration laws risk deepening construction sector’s recruitment crisis, research shows
Landlord hit with £10k fine after failing to license
Despite a last-minute licence application, the council issued a £10,000 fine due to the property’s long-standing unlicensed rental history
Who said what on day one of Renters’ Rights Bill Lords report stage?
Members of the House of Lords started their further examination of the Renters’ Rights Bill, in report stage yesterday, putting forward several amendments
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: Andrews Property Group announces three key additions; Ombudsman and CEO confirmed in roles; Vistry promotes Andrew Harvey to MD
Ambitious estate agency acquires well-established family run business
Estate agency snaps up 30-year-old rival
Government launches consultation on a new Decent Homes Standard
The new proposals will provide letting agents, landlords, tenants and councils with a fresh set of standards to meet
Pet deposits and clarity still needed when it comes to Renters’ Rights Bill – Propertymark
Propertymark says major amendments to the Bill are needed, so that it is fit for purpose
Letting agency sees £78k fine reduced to £67k for ‘poor and unsafe’ HMO
In total there were 10 separate offences under The Management of Houses in Multiple Occupation (England) Regulations 2006
Rents see biggest month-on-month rise of 2025 to date
The upcoming passing of the Renters’ Rights Bill could potentially spark a buy-to-let sell off as landlords flee the market