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How Planet Rent is Future Proofing Buy to Rent

Buy-to-let investors are finding it increasingly difficult to generate strong returns. Recent changes, including reduced mortgage relief, additional stamp duty, and major tax reforms, have made traditional buy-to-let less attractive.At the same time, private landlord...

Read    23/01/2024

How to find the right letting agent

Discussions on X (formerly Twitter) frequently reference eviction notices from letting agents. While some of these posts may be exaggerated or misleading, if genuine, they highlight unacceptable practices in the industry.To help both landlords and tenants find a prof...

Read    23/01/2024

Does Right to Rent Breach Human Rights?

The High Court has ruled that the Government’s Right to Rent scheme breaches Human Rights Law.

Read    23/01/2024

Is noise a problem?

Noise can indeed be a significant problem for landlords, particularly in areas with high-density housing or mixed-use developments. For landlords, noise issues can arise in various forms, such as complaints from tenants, issues with building regulations, or disputes ...

Read    23/01/2024

What are my options if my landlord refuses to address repair concerns

As a renter, you have likely faced hassling situations in your leased premises. It could be a leaky tap, a faulty window/door, or a malfunctioning boiler during a cold spell. You expect the landlord to promptly acknowledge and address the problem, as any good landlor...

Read    09/01/2024

An update on the latest developments in the Renters Reform Bill

The much-anticipated Renters Reform Bill is undergoing a shocking and unexpected dilution. The UK government has decided to postpone the implementation of a ban on no-fault evictions indefinitely. Other legal modifications are expected to be retained in the Bill. How...

Read    09/01/2024

Newham Council wins case against building owner over cladding removal delay

Newham Council has made history by becoming the first British local authority to prosecute a building owner for failing to remove hazardous cladding. The case involved Chaplair Ltd and the Lumiere building at 544 Romford Road, London E7.

Read    27/11/2023

The UK government is getting tougher on criminal HMO landlords

A new licensing scheme introduced by the Kensington and Chelsea Council in London has generated significant interest amongst UK landlords. Over 300 landlords have applied for this additional licensing scheme, launched on June 1 2023 by the Conservative-controlled cou...

Read    27/11/2023

Ensuring Clarity on Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Regulations

Leading personalities from the UK property industry have called for greater clarity regarding new Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regulations. Industry experts believe the government must provide the property sector with clear guidance on how and when these chan...

Read    23/11/2023

Penny Mordaunt Provides Progress Report About The Renters Reform Bill

Penny Mordaunt’s Progress Report on the Renters Reform Bill Penny Mordaunt, the Leader of the House of Commons, recently addressed concerns regarding the Renters Reform Bill. The update was given in response to Labour MP Andrew Western’s inquiry about the bill’s slow...

Read    23/11/2023

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