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Tower Hamlets Council Issues Three-Year Bans to Landlords for Serious Offences
Tower Hamlets Council has imposed three-year banning orders on a property management company and its directors after serious housing offences at an unlicensed HMO in Poplar, east London.
Homes for Sale in Cultural Hotspots Across England and Scotland
Guardian Property highlights homes for sale in York, Edinburgh, Bath, Shoreditch, and Cambridge, each located in areas known for their cultural significance and amenities.
Councils to Fine Landlords £7,000 Per Hazard Under New Safety Rules
Landlords could face £7,000 fines for each hazard found and up to £40,000 for failing to fix issues under new health and safety rules, according to Property118.
Savills: Landlords and Tenants Disagree on Prime Rent Levels
Savills reports a significant gap between landlord and tenant expectations on rent levels in prime UK locations, with many landlords considering rent reviews.
Council May Pursue Convicted Landlords Over Damp and Mould Issues
A council has threatened to take action against landlords convicted for ignoring an Improvement Notice related to damp and mould.
Welsh Landlords Face Fines for Not Informing Tenants of New Rules
Landlords in Wales must inform tenants of anti-discrimination rules under the Renters’ Rights Act by 14th June or risk fines, according to Property118.
Rightmove Reports Larger-Than-Usual July Drop in UK House Prices
Rightmove data shows the average asking price for newly-listed UK homes fell by 1.0% in July, a larger drop than the ten-year average for the month.
Landlord Fined Over £42,000 for Serious Licence Breaches in County Durham
A landlord with 300 properties has been fined over £42,000 after County Durham council found serious breaches of his Selective Licence.
Generation Rent Chief Executive Steps Down After Three Years
Ben Twomey, chief executive of Generation Rent, has left the organisation after three years, according to Landlord Today.
Rents Increase in Prime UK Property Markets
Rents are rising in prime property markets across the UK, including London and all regions, according to Letting Agent Today.
Lettings Agency Converts to Employee Ownership Trust
A lettings agency has become an Employee Ownership Trust, with shares now held on behalf of its employees, according to Letting Agent Today.
Lloyds Living Acquires 980 New Build-To-Rent Homes Across England
Lloyds Living, part of Lloyds Banking Group, is purchasing 980 new homes from Barrett Redrow for rental across several English regions.