Writings for Landlords
The first blanket compulsory licensing scheme of all private rented properties in one area in England came into force on…
Rogue letting agents and landlords should either mend their ways or quit the market. The call has come from the…
Buy-to-let purchases in central London are increasing, despite declining rents. According to property agents Cluttons, average rental values have slipped…
The Residential Landlords Association has appointed its first chief executive, Andrew Goodacre. He was formerly head of regional staff at…
The number of tenants in severe arrears fell in the last quarter of 2012, with more managing to keep up…
A new analysis of rental date shows that rents have fallen across the UK by an average of 2.4% since the start of the credit crunch in 2008.
Rents fell in November for the first time since March, but are still 3.4% higher than in November last year.
Protesters made up of a coalition of tenants’ groups held a demonstration at City Hall in London as councillors met to discuss the private rented sector.
Social landlords taking part in trials where tenants are paid their benefits direct are reporting arrears of around double the norm.
A major court case next month could set a precedent in the private rented industry when it is asked to decide whether residents facing eviction from a privately owned property are entitled to stay because of their human rights.
