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The RRA trap: Why decent landlords are about to get a "7, 000 wake-up call
1+ day, 24+ min ago (779+ words) Following on from last week's theory about the purging of small landlords from the private rented sector (PRS), here comes the first trap. It's obvious that many landlords don't engage closely with the sector since best estimates put the number…...
Private rented sector key to solving London housing crisis " NRLA
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (256+ words) Piecemeal legislation needs to end to tackle London's housing crisis, claims a landlord group. Speaking at the London Housing Conference, chief executive of the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), Ben Beadle, claimed investment in the private rented sector is key…...
Landlords face family rent shift as PRS houses 3. 2m children
2+ day, 30+ min ago (544+ words) Landlords are now housing a generation of young families for longer, as the number of children living in privately rented homes has tripled since the turn of the century. The Resolution Foundation said 3. 2 million children were living in the private…...
The Telegraph wants to speak to landlords who are having trouble selling their homes
2+ day, 42+ min ago (150+ words) Property118 The Telegraph wants to speak to landlords who are having trouble selling their homes Hello, my name is Melissa Lawford and I'm the economics correspondent at The Telegraph. I'm writing an essay about what a potential housing market downturn will…...
Older renters in private rented sector face shrinking supply of suitable homes
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (429+ words) Nearly 867, 000 households in England's private rented sector include someone aged 55 or over, as rising demand coincides with a shrinking supply of homes, according to a new report. Research from Propertymark reveals demand for housing suitable for older people will continue…...
Letting agents urged to fix outdated website content under Renters" Rights Act
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (455+ words) An industry body has urged letting agents to review outdated online content to remain compliant with the Renters" Rights Act. Propertymark says that with the first phase of the Renters" Rights Act now in force, agents should audit all published…...
Landlords face mortgage squeeze as borrowing costs rise
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (374+ words) Landlords weighing up remortgages, sales or new purchases could see mortgage costs rise this year thanks to a looming bonds market clash, one property expert predicts. That is being fuelled by concerns around the policy agenda of a potential new…...
Landlords and letting agents unite under new industry partnership
1+ week, 1+ day ago (280+ words) Two industry bodies have joined forces to offer a "more impactful voice on behalf of the private rented sector. The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) will now take over responsibility of The Lettings Industry Council (TLIC). The NRLA will take…...
Government hints at allowing leaseholders to keep pets
1+ week, 1+ day ago (265+ words) The government has confirmed it is considering giving leaseholders the right to keep a pet. In response to a written question, Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook said the government was considering the issue as part of its wider leasehold reforms. The…...
Half of properties never sell - Here's how Landlord Sales Agency fixes that problem
1+ week, 2+ day ago (652+ words) According to Zoopla, almost half of properties listed for sale never actually sell. Their advice is simple: realistic pricing remains critical for sellers looking to secure a sale in a competitive market. Too many landlords are given optimistic valuations based…...