Notorious landlord banned from harassing his council
The council took the unusual step of taking legal action against Wilson, securing an injunction to stop him from contacting them after a High Court ruling.
Bank of England expected to hike the base rate sooner
Economic growth expectations have been revised down from 2.9% to 2.1% in the third quarter of the year.
Landlords not keen on Michael Gove as housing minister
Just one in 10 (10%) are happy with the appointment of Gove, with 23% disagreeing with the choice.
London rental income still dwarfs the rest of the UK
With typical rents averaging £20,556 per year, the amount is so high that it equates to 4.3% of the region’s GDP, as well as nearly 31% of all the rents collected in the UK.
Landlords to hike rents after giving leeway
However the vast majority (80%) said they would be happy receiving a lower rent if it meant getting a better or more long-term tenant.
Australian office energy rating scheme launches in the UK
An energy rating scheme for offices, NABERS UK Energy for Offices, is now available to asset owners, operators and managers looking to assess and…
West One launches green buy-to-let range and campaign
There are 2 and 5-year fixes at 65% and 70% loan-to-value for properties with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating between A and C.
Goodlord lettings platform now available in Scotland
Scottish letting agents are now able to use Goodlord’s lettings platform, which is intended to reduce admin time, improve compliance and create new revenue…
Rogue landlord hit with tagged curfew and fined for evicting lodger
A Bristol landlord has been fined and ordered to stay at home between 7pm and 7am for two months after illegally kicking out his…
Tenants urged to reclaim cash from landlords with a deposit worth more than five weeks’ rent
Campaign group Generation Rent has urged tenants to check their landlord doesn’t hold more than five weeks’ rent as a deposit. If that is…
