Is it Game Over for HMOs?

28th August 2026

Is it Game Over for HMOs?

A new analysis suggests planning refusals for HMOs have doubled in the last five years – a period during which councils have stepped up licensing and other tactics to stop the spread of HMOs. An analysis of 144 English councils by property company 1st Avenue shows the number of refusals has risen...

Council delight as landlord hit with second Rent Repayment Order

28th August 2026

Council delight as landlord hit with second Rent Repayment Order

A London tenant has reclaimed almost £8,000 in rent after taking her landlord to tribunal over...

Tenant fraud – verification process lags behind scammers using AI

28th August 2026

Tenant fraud – verification process lags behind scammers using AI

New data from Lloyds shows that the average loss to impersonation scams has risen 10% over...

Landlords lose tens of thousands in empty building costs

28th August 2026

Landlords lose tens of thousands in empty building costs

Security incidents and other problems at vacant buildings cost commercial landlords almost £50,000 on average over...



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