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Regulation & Law
Council scraps HMO licensing scheme that landlords said duplicated national register
The NRLA's Ben Beadle says councils should think carefully before imposing local schemes that duplicate information and costs.
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Rental market
One in four landlords in rent arrears
“Most renters are continuing to meet their housing costs, but many household budgets remain stretched," explains Bethan Cooke, director of Pegasus Insight.
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Rental market
Eviction disputes leave landlords facing rising costs and delays
Thackray Williams' Mustafa Sidki, says “The pressures in the rental sector are leading to further pressure on a court system that is already struggling.”
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Housing Market
Repossessions fall but affordability fears remain
Repossession numbers drop but agents are warned not to read the figures as an all clear.
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Latest property news
HMOs push average landlord yields above 7%
Average landlord returns remain "resilient" with a healthy boost from HMOs, according to Paragon Bank's Louisa Sedgwick.
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Agencies & People
Norfolk estate agent in court accused of £50k fraud
Victoria Steele faces 19 charges of fraud by false representation, according to reporting by The Eastern Daily Press.
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Guest Blogs
Is the British love affair with property finally on the rocks?
The UK housing market is no longer a one-way bet, nor a one-size-fits-all solution, explains Trevor Abrahmsohn, of Glentree International.
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Rental market
Rentals still profitable for 84% of landlords
Foundation Home Loans boss Grant Hendry says there are signs that landlord confidence is returning, with profits holding up and yields stable.
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Rental market
Suspended prison sentence handed to abusive landlord
A court heard there were abusive messages, threats that the bailiffs were coming and that the rent was being increased.
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Associations & Bodies
‘Nonsense’ to say landlords can always absorb ever-rising costs
NRLA boss Ben Beadle makes comments as Moneyfacts reveals those on variable rates now paying £1,100 a year extra in premiums.
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