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Andy Burnham Faces Scrutiny Over Landlord Status
Andy Burnham has been revealed as the landlord of a former council flat in Kennington, south London, according to reports by The Sun and Daily Mail.
Commercial Investment Earning £17k Per Year Up for Auction
A commercial property investment generating £17,000 annually is being auctioned, as some residential landlords move into the commercial sector.
Specialist Buy-to-Let Lender Updates Rates and Product Range
A specialist buy-to-let lender has changed its rates and refreshed its product range, with changes taking effect immediately, according to Landlord Today.
Temporary Short Lets May Invalidate Insurance, Report Warns
A report warns that temporary short lets could invalidate insurance cover. 14% of short let stays occur in August, according to Landlord Today.
Property Managers Anticipate Increased Demand from Renters’ Rights Act
Property managers are expected to see higher demand as landlords face more compliance duties under the Renters’ Rights Act, according to Property118.
Capital Appreciation Slows Across North of England
House price growth is slowing in the north of England, according to e.surv's latest house price index, as reported by Landlord Today.
Propertymark Warns Rent Controls May Reduce Landlord Numbers
Propertymark warns that rent controls may protect some tenants short-term but could reduce investment and available rental stock.
Horizon Management Gains 347 Homes After Right to Manage Process
Horizon Management has been appointed to manage 347 homes in Sheffield and Merseyside after leaseholders used their Right to Manage. The firm handled the RTM process at Millsands in Sheffield.
Council Tax Premiums on Holiday Lets Not Boosting Rental Markets
Council tax premiums on second homes have not improved rental markets in areas like Devon and Cornwall, according to analysis by LandSale.
Manchester Lettings Market Sees Faster Turnaround Despite Rent Rises
Manchester rental properties are being let more quickly than last year, according to a new market report, despite ongoing rent rises.
Opinion Piece Highlights Letting Agents' Role for Landlords
Letting Agent Today published an opinion article discussing why letting agents are important for landlords. The piece is authored by Sally Lawson, founder of Agent Rainmaker.
Dorset Landlords Voice Concerns Over Renters’ Rights Act Changes
Several Dorset landlords have criticised the Renters’ Rights Act, raising concerns about the abolition of Section 21 and its impact on removing tenants.