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Landlords Reportedly Seek One-Off Payments Ahead of Renters Rights Act
A claim has been made in an online blog that landlords are seeking one-off payments to address the upcoming Renters Rights Act, according to Landlord Today.
New Benchmarking Service Launched for Letting Agents
A diagnostic service called The Property Agency Benchmark has been launched to measure the efficacy of estate, lettings, and block management agencies.
LRG to Acquire Henry Adams Sales, Lettings and Holiday Cottages Businesses
LRG will complete the acquisition of Henry Adams' sales, lettings, and holiday cottages businesses on 1 September, according to Letting Agent Today.
Agency Chief: Amateur Small-Scale Landlords Declining
An agency chief reports that amateur small-scale landlords are leaving the market, with new investors being younger and business-focused.
Poll: Letting Agents Increasing Fees After Renters Rights Act
A poll suggests 23% of landlords have seen higher letting agency fees since the Renters Rights Act, with half reporting more compliance work.
Letting Agent Accused of Multiple Offences
A letting agent has been accused of multiple offences, according to a report by Letting Agent Today. The BBC has investigated the agent.
Portugal Introduces Measures to Attract More Landlords
Portugal is taking steps to encourage more landlords to enter its rental market, in contrast to recent UK government approaches.
Leasehold Reform Uncertainty Spurs Uptake of Right to Manage
Uncertainty around leasehold reform has led to more leaseholders pursuing Right to Manage, according to a report by Property118.
Scottish Government Unlikely to Meet Affordable Housing Target
New research suggests the Scottish government is unlikely to meet its 110,000 affordable homes target by 2032, due to workforce shortages and rising material costs.
Quarter of Landlords Report Possession Issues After Section 21 Abolition
A Goodlord poll found 25% of landlords have faced challenges regaining possession from problem tenants since Section 21 was abolished under the Renters’ Rights Act.
Labour Reaffirms Commitment to 1.5 Million Homes Target
The Labour government says it remains committed to delivering 1.5 million homes by the end of this Parliament, though analysis suggests the target may be missed.
Landlord Faces £200,000 CGT Bill for £2.8m Director’s Loan Account
A landlord is set to pay around £200,000 in Capital Gains Tax to create a £2.8 million director’s loan account, as reported by Property118. Recent HMRC changes affect how Incorporation Relief is claimed.