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Buy-to-let investors to bear the cost of letting agents fee crackdown
Buy-to-let investors will face increasing costs from June when the Government’s ban on tenants’ fees comes into force, estate agents have
FITNESS FOR HUMAN HABITATION GUIDE
Introduction As of March 20th 2019, the Fitness for Human Habitation Act will come into force for tenancies in England. This legislation
TENANT FEES BAN IN ENGLAND
Introduction The government continues to move forward with a planned ban on fees charged by letting agents and landlords to their
Tenant Fees Bill – what do I need to know?
The Tenant Fees Bill is set to come into force on June 1 this year, it has been announced. This means
Landlords becoming reluctant to rent to EU nationals due to Brexit No Deal worries
Right to Rent is creating a hostile atmosphere in the UK’s private rented sector with more landlords refusing to consider renting
Landlords Welcome Guidance for Room Size Regulations
Landlords have been welcoming the new guidance for councils on the minimum room size regulations for rented homes. To read full
What could 2019 have in store for landlords and renters?
Deposit caps, minimum three-year tenancies and rent controls: What could 2019 have in store for landlords and renters? https://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/money/buytolet/article-6480085/What-2019-store-landlords.html
Landlords Responsibilities Summary .Gov
If you are renting out a property in England or Wales the government provide a summary of landlord responsibilities which many
Landlords Let Down by Government Tenancy Deposit Cap U-Turn
Despite claims from the Government that it wishes to provide more support to landlords and the private rental sector (PRS), the
TWELVE top tips for landlords over the festive season
Twelve top tips for landlords over the festive season.
Landlords must wait five months to gain possession of property through courts
It now takes more than five months on average for private landlords to regain possession of a property when applying to
Landlords, Brexit and the EU withdrawal agreement
Landlords, Brexit and the EU withdrawal agreement
NatWest to review policy on landlords renting to benefit claimants
http://www.mortgageintroducer.com/natwest-review-policy-landlords-renting-benefit-claimants/
Rented homes are urgently required, so why are landlords ‘underappreciated’?
http://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2018/10/rented-homes-are-urgently-required-so-why-are-landlords-underappreciated
‘Help to Sell’ to fix Britain’s property market: Would giving landlords a tax break to sell to long-term tenants work?
We've had Help to Buy and now a help to sell scheme has been suggested. New proposals could make it cheaper
Rent arrears involving tenants on Universal Credit have surged, say landlords
Nearly two-thirds of private landlords with tenants receiving Universal Credit have experienced them going into rent arrears, a survey has found.
It’s time to suspend ‘unfair’ Right to Rent scheme, says RLA
Read more.... https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2018/9/its-time-to-suspend-unfair-right-to-rent-scheme-says-rla?source=newsticker
Lib Dems want to introduce mandatory licences for private landlords
Read more....... https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2018/9/lib-dems-want-to-introduce-mandatory-licences-for-private-landlords?source=newsticker
New blow for landlords: 177,000 homes face new test
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/consumer-affairs/new-blow-landlords-177000-homes-face-new-test/
HMO landlords: prepare for new rules
The government is cracking down on overcrowded house shares. If you’re an HMO landlord, make sure you’re up to date. https://moneyweek.com/494407/hmo-landlords-prepare-for-new-rules/
Licence Fees may be unlawful
https://www.property118.com/licence-fees-may-unlawful/
Government confirms NO announcement due on long term tenancies
https://news.rla.org.uk/government-confirms-no-announcement-due-on-long-term-tenancies/?utm_source=enews&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=enews
Universal Credit and rented housing: guide for landlords
The DWP has updated guidance for landlords on Universal Credit. It can be accessed here.
How to Rent guide updated
How to Rent guide updated-make sure you issue THIS version. The Government’s How to Rent guide has been updated, just two
Financial incentives for longer tenancies
Landlords could be rewarded with financial incentives for longer tenancies...... Read more
Longer term tenancies: What’s in it for landlords?
http://news.rla.org.uk/longer-term-tenancies-whats-in-it-for-landlords/
Best place to live 2018………..YORK!
http://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/york-best-places-to-live-8grhj85sn
SASH Sleepout 2018 update
York RLA's Chairman - Andrew Simpson braved the cold, wet, windy weather last Friday evening and joined SASH for their Sleepout
SASH Sleepout – 9th March 2018
York RLA’s Chairman – Andrew Simpson will be actively joining the SASH Sleepout event on the 9th March 2018 to help
Planning Fees Increase
Planning fees are being increased for the first time since 2012. Regulations to introduce a 20% increase in planning application fees
Generous landlords pay homeless group’s rent for 12 months
York Residential Landlords Association (York RLA) has given Kitchens for Everyone in York
Good Landlord Awards – We Have A Winner!
York RLA members Mark and Dawn Wilson are to be congratulated on winning the award for Landlord of the Year (Large
What does the new law on right to rent mean for landlords?
The Immigration Act 2014 introduced a new legal requirement on private landlords in England to carry out immigration checks on all
Stamp duty land tax: how will the hike affect you?
The Chancellor has launched a second assault on residential landlords with the announcement of a new 3% additional stamp duty rate
Right to rent checks deadline looms
Landlords are being reminded the time to start new checks under the Government’s Right to Rent scheme is drawing near. Under
Home energy efficiency and demand reduction examined
Energy and Climate Change Committee examines the lessons learned from past and present energy efficiency schemes. http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/energy-and-climate-change-committee/news-parliament-2015/home-energy-evidence-15-16/
Budget in brief – housing, property and the private rented sector
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne’s Budget announcement included a few surprises for the Private Rented Sector (PRS), landlords and tenants.
York HMO Ruling
From today's York Press - A REFUSAL by planners to allow a York property to be converted into a House in
York Residential Landlords Association maintains support for housing charities in York
On Tuesday evening at The Park Inn, York RLA handed over a total of £6,000 to two