A total of 31 people have been deported as a result of the Government’s right to rent scheme – with 75 landlords fined.

According to new Government figures 7,806 calls were made to the … more

Home owners are being warned yet again about scams where criminal groups target empty properties to apply for a mortgage or loan.

The scams are not new but the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau& … more

A landlord and letting agency have together been fined more than £26,000 after being found guilty of housing offences following a multi-agency operation carried out at two properties in Luton … more

Universal Credit is a single, monthly payment which is paid directly into the claimant’s bank account. It replaces a number of in and out of work benefits, including Housing Benefit. … more

Investment in housebuilding and affordable homes gets the thumbs up.

Government funding will now be available for 40,000 affordable rent, shared ownership and Rent to Buy homes. This is a … more

Last year the Government proposed to reform property licensing by extending mandatory licensing of houses in multiple occupation (HMO). They have now issued a consultation document on how they … more

Immigration Act 2016

The Home Secretary announced on 4 October that provisions in the 2016 Immigration Act relevant to the private rented sector will be brought into force across England. … more

A Newtoft landlord let a property with ‘extremely dangerous electrics’, no heating system and a leaking roof, a court heard.

 West Lindsey District Council successfully prosecuted … more