Landlord wins £100k damages after being harassed by activist group
A landlord in Sheffield has been awarded £100,000 in damages by activist group ACORN for a campaign of harassment, Sheffield paper The Star reports.
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Brits inspired by the pandemic to holiday domestically again
A number of people plan to regularly holiday within the UK after previously being forced to by the pandemic.
Landlords claimed £18.5bn in tax relief in 2021
Buy-to-let landlords claimed £18.5bn in tax relief in 2021, a sizable amount considering much of the relief they can claim has been taken away by the government.
HMOs holding value despite licencing schemes
The level at which HMOs are valued above normal buy-to-let properties has been maintained, despite the growing number of licensing schemes affecting HMOs up and down the country.
Agent: Uncertainty around EPC plans confusing the industry
The government’s plans to bring in a minimum energy performance certificate (EPC) rating of C is causing confusion throughout the industry, according to Leeds estate agent, HOP.
How to cost-effectively add value to your home
The topic of homeowners making green energy changes to their properties has received plenty of coverage in recent years.
Right to Rent code of practice launches
The government has published a code of practice on how landlords need to carry out Right to Rent checks from September 30.
Devon holiday home demand surges thanks to the pandemic
The pandemic has led to a surge in interest for holiday homes, as search demand for holiday homes in South Devon doubled between 2019 and 2021.
Housing minister urges HMO landlords to raise rents proportionately
Housing minister Eddie Hughes has told HMO landlords and letting agents not to overcharge tenants due to rising energy costs.
Landlord profits from converting driveway into car park
A landlord in Birmingham has established a secondary form of income by converting the driveway of his house into a car park.
