Property News In Poole

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Do Poole Landlords Have to Register with the Information Commissioner`s Office (ICO)? 22 January 2025

As a landlord, you might have a lot on your plate – from maintaining properties to handling tenant issues. But here"s something you might not have thought about: registering with the Information Commissioner"s Office (ICO). It"s not something all landlords realize they need to do, but it could be an important step to ensure you"re staying on the right side of the law.... Read More

The pitfalls of tenant changeovers in Poole Properties 22 January 2025

The Pitfalls of Tenant Changeovers in the UK: What Poole Landlords Need to Know

As a landlord in the UK, you"ve probably had your fair share of tenant changeovers. Whether it"s due to the end of a lease, a tenant deciding to move on, or circumstances changing for them, tenant turnover is just part of the gig.... Read More

Date set for next stage of the Renters Rights Bill - Poole Landlords 22 January 2025

The Renters Rights Bill – which completed its passage through the Commons last week – now has a date for its next stage in the House of Lords.

The Lords" Second Reading of the Bill will be on February 4.

Second Reading is the first opportunity for members of the Lords to debate the key principles and main purpose of the Bill and to flag up any concerns or specific areas where they think amendments are needed.... Read More

Poole - Landlords should use Local Letting Agent to beat red tape 22 January 2025

Landlords need to seek the help of local letting experts now more than ever before.

Labour"s new Renters" Rights Bill, which has passed its Third Commons Reading, increases the compliance burden on landlords and carries the threat of increased financial penalties for those who break the rules.... Read More

Renters Rights Bill doesn`t go far enough on pets in properties – says charity 17 January 2025

Letting Agent Today reports that a charity wants an extension of tenants being allowed to keep pets – even beyond the provisions of the Renters Rights Bill.

In September, the government announced that under the Renters" Rights Bill, tenants in England"s private rental sector will be granted the right to request permission to keep a pet, with landlords unable to unreasonably refuse these requests.... Read More

Five property concerns for landlords in Poole to prepare for in 2025 12 December 2024

In an article from the NRLA news page they report that while buying to rent is a profitable source of income, it is not free of challenges. With the market continuously changing, if you own one or many rental properties, it"s good to look ahead.

Gallagher, the NRLA"s trusted Landlord Insurance partner, has put together some key areas to focus on in 2025 and onwards to help protect your investment.... Read More

Government reveals plans for radical new EPC rules 06 December 2024

The Government is consulting on a number of big changes to EPC rules in its drive for net zero. In an article out today in The Negotiator is was reported that government is to reassess the way the EPC system works and it has begun a consultation process on the changes, some of which could have serious consequences for both sales and lettings agencies.... Read More

`Mould-loving` houseplants that can prevent condensation and damp in your Poole home 05 December 2024

### Mould-Loving Houseplants: Nature"s Natural Humidity Regulators

Damp and condensation in Poole properties is a common issue that many of us face, especially in colder months or in homes that lack proper ventilation. While condensation can lead to unsightly mould growth and musty smells, it turns out that some house plants can play a surprising role in preventing these problems.... Read More

Miliband warns agents of cash shortage to help EPC change 27 November 2024

Propertymark has welcomed the UK government"s Warm Homes Plan, which offers grants for heat pumps, support for renters and low-income households, and plans on removing the one-meter rule that required planning permission to get a heat pump in England.... Read More

Bailiff shortages leave landlords facing severe delays as Section 21 ban approaches - Poole Landlords -Will this effect you? 19 November 2024

In an article by Marc De Silva today is was reported that a surge in eviction notices issued by landlords has contributed to a significant increase in county court delays, which have reached unprecedented levels, with waiting time hitting an average of 24.... Read More

Half of Facebook Marketplace rental listings are scams – claim 08 November 2024

In a report out today in the lettingagentoday magazine they report that over half of Facebook Marketplace rental listings appear to be scams, a tenants" campaign group claims.

Generation Rent makes the claim based on a relatively small survey of just 300 rental property adverts.... Read More

Bank of England cuts base rate by 0.25% 07 November 2024

The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 5% to 4.75%, providing some welcome cheer for landlords in Poole looking to invest and remortgage.

After a Budget which hit Buy to Let investors with a 2% increase in the higher rate of Stamp Duty for additional properties, the Bank was prompted to act by the lower inflation rate, which fell to 1.... Read More