Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) have been a cornerstone of the UK rental market, offering affordable housing options for tenants and profitable investment opportunities for landlords.
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Landlords: Would you start in BTL in 2025 if given the choice?
Despite a growing landlord exodus – which the housing minister Matthew Pennycook disbelieves – would you start as a landlord in 2025? There are reasons for and against. I’d like to hear your views because I try – honestly! – to remain positive despite what is regularly being thrown our way.
Read MoreRenters Rights Bill forces more buy to lets on to the market – claim
Landwood Group says it’s seeing a rise in the number of landlords coming to auction their properties, finding it too challenging to continue operating.
Read MoreTenancy Fraud – report identifies scammers and their tricks
A tenant referencing PropTech firm claims the lettings industry is facing a growing threat from fraud.
Read MoreLandlords to be banned from demanding several months’ rent in advance
A new law could stop landlords from demanding several months’ rent up-front payments from new tenants.
Read MoreTSB unveils mortgage to help renters and their landlords
TSB is offering a new mortgage option which makes it easier for tenants to buy their home from their landlord.
Read MoreRenters’ Rights Bill 2024-25: Progress of the bill
Report stage and third reading of the Renters’ Rights Bill (127 of 2024–25), as amended in public bill committee, are scheduled for 14 January 2025.
Read MoreWhat landlords should expect in 2025: Higher rents, more stamp duty and the Renters’ Rights Bill
As we start the new year, landlords may well feeling that the twelve months stretching out ahead of them are a bit of a mixed bag.
On the one hand, mortgage rates remain fairly high, and buy-to-let investors face a higher stamp duty bill when they buy a new property.
Read MoreLandlords to pay double stamp duty in April
Stamp duty bills will almost double from £8,452 to £16,190 in April, an increase likely to spark higher rental costs as landlords attempt to recoup costs.
Read MoreFive key updates landlords should prepare for in 2025
The New Year is here, and it’s fair to say that 2025 is shaping up to be a hugely significant year when it comes to legislative changes affecting private landlords.
Here, we round-up what we can expect in 2025, and how the NRLA can support you through the changes.
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