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North Wales Holiday Let Rules Face Legal Challenge A High Court judge allows a judicial review of Gwynedd's planning controls on holiday lets and second homes. Read more on the potential changes.

North Wales' holiday let rules face a legal challenge as a High Court judge allows a judicial review. What does this mean for landlords? 🏡 Read more: wales.landlordsguild.com/article/nort... #landlordUK

Zoopla: Rent Rises Slow but Still Increasing Zoopla reports rental growth is slowing after years of surge but remains high due to supply shortages. Discover key insights for landlords.

Zoopla reports that rental increases are slowing but still outpacing supply. Stricter landlord laws and energy rules could limit future investment. Read more: england.landlordsguild.com/article/zoop... #landlordUK

Government to Abolish Leasehold System The government plans to replace leasehold with commonhold, giving homeowners more control. Learn how this major reform will impact property ownership.

Big changes ahead! The UK government plans to replace leasehold with commonhold, giving homeowners more control. Learn what this means for you. 🏡 #LeaseholdReform

Rogue Landlords Fined for HMO Violations Multiple landlords face fines for unlicensed HMOs, overcrowding, and poor property conditions. Read about the latest enforcement actions.

Crackdown on rogue landlords! £37k fine for overcrowding, missed HMO deadlines, and unlicensed properties. Read more: england.landlordsguild.com/article/rogu... #landlordUK #HMO

Stamp Duty Avoidance Scheme Rejected A tribunal judge has dismissed a £20,000 stamp duty avoidance appeal, impacting similar ongoing cases. Learn more about the ruling.

A tribunal dismisses a £20,000 stamp duty avoidance scheme appeal. What does this mean for property buyers? Read more: https://england.landlordsguild.com/article/stamp-duty-avoidance-scheme-rejected/ #taxavoidance #stampduty

Buy-To-Let Decline: Impact on UK Rent Prices Landlords are buying fewer rental homes, reducing supply and driving rents higher. Discover the latest trends and data on the UK rental market.

Buy-to-let purchases hit a record low, reducing rental supply and pushing up rents. London sees the sharpest rise at 11%. Read more: https://england.landlordsguild.com/article/buy-to-let-decline-impact-on-uk-rent-prices/ #landlordUK #rentalmarket

UK House Prices: 2024 Market Trends UK house prices rose 4.6% in 2024, with regional variations. Learn about lender insights and what this means for landlords and investors.

UK house prices rose 4.6% in 2024, with major regional differences. See what this means for landlords and investors. 🏠📈 Read more: https://england.landlordsguild.com/article/UK-House-Prices-2024-Market-Trends #propertymarket #landlordUK

Efficient Workflow for Self-Managing Landlords Streamline your rental process with our step-by-step guide, from advertising to tenancy agreements and inspections.

Managing your rental properties just got easier! 🚀 Discover an efficient step-by-step workflow for self-managing landlords. 🏡 Read here: https://england.landlordsguild.com/article/efficient-workflow-for-self-managing-landlords/ #landlordUK

Private Rental Homes: Energy & Safety Trends Government data shows improvements in the quality and energy efficiency of private rental homes, but issues like damp and overcrowding persist.

New data shows private rental homes are improving in safety & energy efficiency, but issues like damp persist. Learn the latest insights. 🏡🔍 Read more: https://england.landlordsguild.com/article/private-rental-homes-energy-safety-trends #landlordUK #housing

Landlord Possession Claims Rise in 2024 Landlord possession claims are increasing, with legal processes taking longer. Discover key stats and regional insights from the latest Ministry of Justice data.

Landlord possession claims are on the rise, with legal delays increasing. Get insights from the latest Ministry of Justice data. 📈🏠 Read more: https://england.landlordsguild.com/article/landlord-possession-claims-rise-in-2024 #landlordUK #propertylaw

Tenancy Manager Updates – Feb 2025 New AI inventory tools & holding deposit features now in Tenancy Manager to simplify property management. Discover the latest updates!

Exciting updates in Tenancy Manager! 🎉 AI-enhanced inventories & a new holding deposit feature to simplify property management. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3CQobNO #landlordUK #propertymanagement

Leasehold Service Charges Soar Above £2,000 Leasehold service charges now average £2,300, rising sharply in the North. Find out what’s driving these costs and how reforms could help leaseholders.

Leasehold service charges now average £2,300, rising sharply in the North. What’s driving up costs, and how will reforms help? 🏠 Read more: https://england.landlordsguild.com/article/leasehold-service-charges-soar-above-2000 #landlordUK #LeaseholdReform

7 in 10 Landlords Buy Lets via Companies New research shows 7 in 10 landlords buy rental properties via companies to cut tax. Discover key insights and buy-to-let investment hotspots.

7 in 10 landlords now buy rental properties via limited companies to cut tax. Find out why this trend is growing and which cities are investment hotspots! 🏡📈 https://england.landlordsguild.com/article/7-in-10-landlords-buy-lets-via-companies/ #landlordUK

Minister Plans Digital Shift for Faster House Sales Housing Minister Matthew Pennybrook aims to digitise property data to make home buying faster and cheaper, cutting delays and reducing sale fall-throughs.

Housing Minister Matthew Pennybrook aims to digitise property data to speed home sales, cut costs, and reduce fall-throughs. Learn more about this shift: https://england.landlordsguild.com/article/minister-plans-digital-shift-for-faster-house-sales/ #housingmarket #property

Missed Tax Deadline? What to Do Next Missed the tax deadline? Learn about fines, payment plans, and how to contact HMRC or Barclays for support. Act now to avoid further penalties.

Missed the January 31 tax deadline? Learn about fines, payment options, and how to claim from Barclays if affected. Don’t delay—act now! 📅💰 https://england.landlordsguild.com/article/missed-tax-deadline-what-to-do-next #TaxUK #Landlords

Consultation on Minimum EPC Standards for Rentals The government proposes raising the minimum EPC rating to C by 2030. See how this impacts landlords and upcoming regulations.

The gov wants all rental homes to have an EPC C rating by 2030! 🏡 Landlords face upgrade costs up to £15k or £30k fines if non-compliant. Have your say before May 2025. Read more: https://england.landlordsguild.com/article/consultation-on-minimum-epc-standards-for-rentals/ #landlords #EPC

Council Evicts Tenants for Homeless Families Lambeth Council plans to evict 160 families for homeless housing, causing legal challenges. Plus, landlord fines for safety and licensing breaches.

Why is Lambeth Council evicting 160 families? Learn about tenant protests, legal battles, and landlord fines for neglecting safety rules! 🏠 Read more: https://england.landlordsguild.com/article/council-evicts-tenants-for-homeless-families/ #UKhousing #landlords

Lenders Cut Buy-to-Let Mortgage Rates Buy-to-let lenders cut mortgage rates ahead of the Bank of England's meeting. Discover the latest offers from Accord, Molo, and Keystone.

Buy-to-let mortgage rates are dropping! 🏡 Lenders like Accord, Molo, and Keystone slash rates ahead of the Bank of England meeting. See what's on offer: https://england.landlordsguild.com/article/lenders-cut-buy-to-let-mortgage-rates/ #landlords #propertyinvestment

Unlocking EPC Scoring to Save Landlords Money Learn how landlords can efficiently reach an EPC C-grade by understanding scoring, saving money on upgrades, and increasing property value.

Landlords, unlock EPC points to save money! Learn cost-effective ways to achieve EPC C-grade and boost your property value by 16%. 🌟🏠 Read more: https://england.landlordsguild.com/article/unlocking-epc-scoring-to-save-landlords-money/ #landlordUK #EPCupgrade

Cheaper Landlord Mortgages But Fewer Borrowers in 2025 Landlords face cheaper mortgages in 2025, but fewer investors are expected to borrow. Explore expert forecasts and compare competitive rates here.

Landlord mortgages will become cheaper in 2025, but borrowing will drop. Discover why fewer landlords are buying and explore competitive rates. 📉🏠 Read more: https://england.landlordsguild.com/article/cheaper-landlord-mortgages-but-fewer-borrowers-in-2025/ #landlordUK #propertyfinance

Buy-to-let Rents Hit Record Highs in Late 2024 Private rents rose 9% in the year to Dec 2024, with London leading at 11.5%. Discover how high mortgage costs and demand drive the rental market.

Buy-to-let rents hit record highs! Private rents rose 9% to Dec 2024. London leads with 11.5% growth. Explore regional trends & what’s driving demand: https://england.landlordsguild.com/article/buy-to-let-rents-hit-record-highs-in-late-2024/ #rentalmarket #landlords

Labour Targets Landlords with New Policy Shifts Labour ramps up policies against landlords. Discover how new taxes & regulations impact buy-to-let and the housing market according to ministers & surveys.

Labour targets landlords with increased Stamp Duty & tougher regulations. What’s next for buy-to-let? Explore the policy shifts and market impact. 🏠📊 Read: https://england.landlordsguild.com/article/labour-targets-landlords-with-new-policy-shifts/ #Landlords #HousingMarket

Landlords Go North for Best HMO Profits Discover why the North East leads the UK in HMO profits with 15.4% yields and the latest regional stats from Lendlord's Q4 2024 report.

Landlords are heading to the North East for HMO profits! 🏡 With top yields at 15.4%, it's the UK's hotspot for shared home investments. Learn more: https://england.landlordsguild.com/article/landlords-go-north-for-best-hmo-profits/ #LandlordUK #PropertyInsights

Service of Documents: Lessons from Khan v. D’Aubigny Discover the key takeaways from Khan v. D’Aubigny, clarifying how landlords must serve statutory documents like EPCs and GSRs for ASTs

Discover the key takeaways from Khan v. D’Aubigny! 📜 This Court of Appeal case clarifies rules on serving EPCs, GSRs, & How to Rent guides when issuing Section 21 notices. Stay compliant & avoid legal pitfalls. Read more: https://england.landlordsguild.com/article/service-of-documents-lessons-from-…

Big Profits for Homes Under the Hammer Buyers Discover how buying auction homes can boost profits for landlords. Explore 2024 trends, statistics, and find bargain properties in upcoming auctions.

Discover big profits for landlords! Auction homes averaged £176,574 in 2024 – £110k cheaper than estate agents. Explore key stats & bargain properties here: https://england.landlordsguild.com/article/big-profits-for-homes-under-the-hammer-buyers/ #propertyinvestment #auctions

House Prices Take a Break Over New Year House prices showed little change over the festive period, with a 3.3% annual increase in average property value, reaching £290,000 by November.

Over the New Year, house prices remained steady, with average values up 3.3% YoY to £290K. Explore trends, affordability challenges & 2024 market forecasts. 🏠🏡 Read more: https://england.landlordsguild.com/article/house-prices-take-a-break-over-new-year/ #housingmarket #propertynews

Petitioners Push for Service Charge Regulation Campaigners petition for a service charge regulator and other housing reforms. Discover what's being demanded and how you can support these initiatives.

Campaigners fight for fair service charges! 📜 Regulation is demanded alongside reforms like management fee caps and tax relief for landlords. Join the push for change: https://england.landlordsguild.com/article/petitioners-push-for-service-charge-regulation/ #HousingCrisis #TenantsRights

Landlords: Self-Assessment Deadline 31 Jan 2025 Landlords, don’t miss the 31 Jan 2025 Self-Assessment deadline. File your tax return on time to avoid fines and interest penalties.

File your Self-Assessment return by 31 Jan 2025 to avoid fines & penalties. Rental income over £2,500? High-Income Child Benefit? Act now to stay compliant. HMRC Time-to-pay can help.

Read more: https://buff.ly/42lpwGX

#landlordUK #tax

Prohibition on Rent in Advance: RRB 2025 Updates Learn about the Renters’ Rights Bill 2025: prohibition on rent in advance and the end of guarantor liability after a tenant’s death.

The Renters’ Rights Bill introduces key changes for landlords: no rent beyond the initial payment & ends guarantor liability if tenants pass away. Get the full details & compliance steps here: https://buff.ly/4jmc8Iw

#landlordUK #propertylaw