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Adrian Thompson @adrianthompson.bsky.social · Mar 10
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Adrian Thompson @adrianthompson.bsky.social · Mar 6
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
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.
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Adrian Thompson @adrianthompson.bsky.social · Mar 5
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
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.
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Adrian Thompson @adrianthompson.bsky.social · Mar 4
Big changes ahead! The UK government plans to replace leasehold with commonhold, giving homeowners more control. Learn what this means for you. 🏡 #LeaseholdReform
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.
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Adrian Thompson @adrianthompson.bsky.social · Feb 28
Crackdown on rogue landlords! £37k fine for overcrowding, missed HMO deadli#landlordUKa#HMOhover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">nes, and unlicensed properties. Read more: england.landlordsguild.com/article/rogu... #landlordUK #HMO
Rogue Landlords Fined for HMO Violations
Multiple landlords face fines for unlicensed HMOs, overcrowding, and poor property conditions. Read about the latest enforcement actions.
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Adrian Thompson @adrianthompson.bsky.social · Feb 27
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
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.
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Adrian Thompson @adrianthompson.bsky.social · Feb 25
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
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.
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Adrian Thompson @adrianthompson.bsky.social · Feb 24
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
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.
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Adrian Thompson @adrianthompson.bsky.social · Feb 22
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
Efficient Workflow for Self-Managing Landlords
Streamline your rental process with our step-by-step guide, from advertising to tenancy agreements and inspections.
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Adrian Thompson @adrianthompson.bsky.social · Feb 21
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
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.
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Adrian Thompson @adrianthompson.bsky.social · Feb 18
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
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.
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Adrian Thompson @adrianthompson.bsky.social · Feb 13
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
Tenancy Manager Updates – Feb 2025
New AI inventory tools & holding deposit features now in Tenancy Manager to simplify property management. Discover the latest updates!
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Adrian Thompson @adrianthompson.bsky.social · Feb 12
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
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.
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Adrian Thompson @adrianthompson.bsky.social · Feb 11
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
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.
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Adrian Thompson @adrianthompson.bsky.social · Feb 10
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
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.
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Adrian Thompson @adrianthompson.bsky.social · Feb 8
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
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.
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Adrian Thompson @adrianthompson.bsky.social · Feb 7
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
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.
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Adrian Thompson @adrianthompson.bsky.social · Feb 6
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
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.
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Adrian Thompson @adrianthompson.bsky.social · Feb 5
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
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.
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Adrian Thompson @adrianthompson.bsky.social · Feb 3
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
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.
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Adrian Thompson @adrianthompson.bsky.social · Feb 1
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
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.
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Adrian Thompson @adrianthompson.bsky.social · Jan 31
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
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.
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Adrian Thompson @adrianthompson.bsky.social · Jan 29
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
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.
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Adrian Thompson @adrianthompson.bsky.social · Jan 28
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
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.
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Adrian Thompson @adrianthompson.bsky.social · Jan 25
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-…
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
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