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3 days ago · Landlords want to improve EPC ratings – but need government help. Written by: Graham Norwood. Almost a third of landlords want government help to reach new EPC targets, according to research from Shawbrook. ... 16th October 2024.
Renters’ Rights Bill published today - what it means for landlords
The Government has confirmed plans to ban no-fault evictions and in-contract rent increases as it prepares to present the Renters’ Rights Bill to Parliament today. The Bill will abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions for new and existing tenancies and will also end blanket bans for those on benefits or with children.
Labour’s Renters Rights Bill – the government explains
Key facts. – This Bill will reform the private rented sector, strengthening the protections for 11 million private tenants. This includes the 1.4 million households with dependent children and 444,000 households with over-65s privately renting. – Government data released in 2024 found that no fault evictions resulted in a record 25,910 ...
Navigating Legal Changes In Property Rental - Landlord Today
Navigating the world of property rentals begins with a solid grasp of the legal framework in the UK. Legislation such as the Housing Act outlines landlords' and tenants' duties and rights, setting the stage for fair and secure rental arrangements.
Landlord Warning – many face 80 per cent sky-rocketing costs
Dec 8, 2023 · A respected financial body is warning that landlords face rising costs of up to 80 per cent in the next two years. The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association says many small scaler landlords with mortgages face the prospect of struggling to break even in the next two years, with their cost of borrowing soaring by an anticipated 80 per cent as they refinance off historically low fixed rates.
Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022: What you need to know
Conveyancers acting for Sellers or Developers granting new leases must ensure the ground rent is a peppercorn and cannot charge any admin fees for the same. The consequences for failing to comply with the Act are that Landlords can be fined from £500 to £30,000 where ground rent is charged as a breach of the Act and not returned to the tenant.
Huge leasehold shake-up for landlords and other owners
The government claims that millions of homeowners in England and Wales will be given greater rights, powers, and protections over their homes as part of the most significant reforms to the leasehold system for a generation.
Navigating The Rental Market: Insights For UK Landlords In 2024
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) noted a 5.2% increase in private rental prices across the UK in the year to March 2024. London saw a more modest rise of 3.8%, while regions like the East Midlands and the North West experienced higher growth rates of 6.1% and 6.5%, respectively. This trend offers landlords in high-growth regions the ...
Experts Give Deep Dive into Renters’ Rights Bill Legal Implications
Lawhive’s legal experts have analysed the potential legal consequences of the Renters Rights Bill and its implications should it become law. The Legal Implications of Banning “No-fault” Evictions. “The ban on “no-fault” evictions, which would abolish Section 21 evictions, fundamentally alters the balance of power between landlords ...