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Lancashire council gets tough on HMOs - what it means for landlords

The Renters' Rights Act has introduced major changes for landlords, including new tenancy rules and the abolition of Section 21 evictions in England.

Renters’ Rights Act: what landlords need to know

Excitement as first striking mural 'Northern' unveiled at the former BHS site on Fishergate in Preston

Excitement as new mural takes shape at former BHS store

Tailored insurance is available to landlords at a discounted rate - so renters should check it’s in place

The insurance detail every renter should ask their landlord about

Damp on the kitchen walls at the flat.

Landlord fined after tenant was left without hot wate

The Renters' Rights Act has changed how landlords can regain possession of their properties, making the process more formal and evidence-based.

Five insurance checks every landlord should make now

The Renters' Rights Act has introduced major changes for landlords, including new tenancy rules and the abolition of Section 21 evictions in England.

New renters' law: what landlords need to do now

Terraced housing on St Paul’s Road reflected the new building regulations introduced during the 1870s, when Lovat Road and the surrounding neighbourhood were taking shape

The people, pubs and shops of a Preston street

Even small additional uplifts are adding to the now substantial financial burden facing the retail sector

Ad Feature Legacy lease structures could put retailers at risk, says accountants

A Preston bar. Rated 4.9 stars on TripAdvisor.

'Make it unforgettable' - closure date announced for Preston bar

From May 1, UK renters will have more freedom to welcome pets into their homes thanks to the Renters’ Rights Act. With landlords required to consider pet requests fairly, demand for “flat-friendly” animals is already surging.

Pet owners' joy as new bill comes into force

Gary Roberts, landlord of the Mighty Muldoon pub in Ashton, Preston, ready for St. Patrick's day.

21 marvellous landlords who served the pints in the 90s and 00s

Mohy Jishi (Chief Operations Officer), Victor Della Faille (Chief Financial Officer), Sami Hassan (Chief Technology Officer) and Arthur Greenwood (Chief Executive Officer)

Ad Feature UK startup raises $2.1M to bring credit cards to the UK rental market

The Moorbrook has officially entered a new chapter as the team behind Out Lane Social take ownership

Beloved pub The Moorbrook enters new chapter with Out Lane Social team

Smiths Arms, Lea Town, Preston

Chance to own recently-closed village pub in picturesque location

The law was named in memory of Awaab Ishak, a two-year-old boy who tragically died in 2020 due to prolonged mould exposure in social housing.

Ad Feature Awaab's Law comes into force with warning of a "crisis of competence"
The introduction of Awaab’s Law marks a defining moment for housing safety in England, setting strict legal deadlines for landlords to investigate and fix serious mould and damp in social housing.
Richard Jenkins

Take a look inside the new Christmas themed bar in Leyland.

Closed-down bar site set could get new lease of life

Evlo and other organisations are calling for significant reforms to how credit histories are built in the UK.

Ad Feature Loan provider calls for rent payments to count towards credit scores

ThermoPest wants to highlight the proven success of controlled, high-temperature heat systems

Ad Feature Experts reveal 'go-to' method that completely rids bed bugs

The Renters' Rights Bill includes new measures to help tenants with both children and pets

Your rights as a renter and the big changes being made

The White Hart, Watling Street Road, Preston

New chapter for landmark football pub - here's what's in store

(Photo: Pexels)

Pay just £1 for QuickBooks and save eight hours a week on money admin

Bayley Arms, Hurst Green

Community look to reopen pub where Hollywood star had a pint

Keeping the books up to date is a task every business owner needs to master

High-tech accounting software now just £1 per month thanks to a deal

EAT Indian has moved to a new unit across the road in Fishergate, setting up shop at the former Greekos cafe next to Greggs

Indian takeaway moves to new site in city after row with landlords

The Eat Indian takeaway in Preston City Centre closes its doors after a forfeiture notice and repossession of the property by the landlord.

Popular takeaway forced to close after landlord repossess premises

120 Corporation Street, Preston

Landlord put tenants' lives at risk after ignoring fire safety orders
A Preston landlord has been prosecuted after putting the lives of tenants at risk.
Catherine Musgrove

EPC Energy Efficiency

Over 130,000 Commercial Properties at Risk Due to 2027 EPC Regulations

Houses to let (Credit: PA)

Preston & Chorley landlords submit record no. of no-fault evictions

Dog Inn, Whittle-le-Woods

Pub in heart of Whittle-le-Woods up for sale - here's how much for

(Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Half of renters endure cold, damp or mould - despite record high rents

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Average rent asking prices outside of London hit a new high - analysis

62 mortgage possession claims were made in Preston in the year to March (Credit: PA)

'Many are struggling with rent and mortgage payments'

Preston Magistrates Court. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Private landlord fined £14k after letting houses fall into disrepair

Renting in Lancashire? Know your rights!

Renting in Lancashire? Know your rights!

I’m 22 and trying to save for a house but it seems impossible!

Change is coming for Blackpool as the town continues its battle to keep tourists visiting the seaside resort

B&Bs fight for a fair slice of resort's still-growing tourism industry

Housing Secretary Michael Gove wrote to Tory backbenchers to say the ban on “no-fault” section 21 evictions promised as part of the Renters Reform Bill will not be enacted before a series of improvements are made in the legal system. Campaigners say this could delay the ban for years. Credit: Getty/Adobe/Kim Mogg

Breaking Ban on no fault evictions delayed indefinitely by Tory government

A grant of up to £38,000 is up for grabs for off grid residents in Ribble Valley to improve the energy efficiency of their homes and to help make them warmer and greener.

Up to £38,000 for off grid residents to make homes energy efficient

The Government announced a “once-in-a-lifetime” overhaul of the private rental sector in England this week, which is estimated to impact around 11 million tenants and landlords across the country.

Breaking Renters’ Reform Bill: Pros and cons explained - what it means for you

The plans will impact 11 million tenants and two million landlords in England.

No-fault evictions scrapped in ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ renting shake-up

Svetlana had previously applied for lower rent because her washer and dryer had been broken for more than two years.

Woman uses chatbot ChatGPT to force landlord to fix washer and dryer

Landlords could be given more power in new plans proposed by the government

Quarter of renters don’t report repairs over eviction fears

Landlords could be given more power in new plans proposed by the government

What legal rights do UK tenants have when renting?

landlords may soon be given more power to deal with anti-social tenants

Landlords to be given extra powers to evict ‘anti-social’ tenants

CAMRA have responded to the Spring Budget

CAMRA says local pubs still under threat despite draught duty cut

Photo Neil Cross; The former Carphone Warehouse at the Capitol Centre is to become a Dunkin' Donuts

Dunkin' Donuts want to open new cafe site - here's where

Private rented homes will be subjected to new rules as part of the Levelling Up agenda (image: NationalWorld)

Landlords could be forced to upgrade '800,000 homes' under new Levelling Up Whit...

Rise in property repossession claims for Preston tenants

Worrying rise in repossessions in Preston

Landlords submitted 28 possession claims to the Preston County Court between July and September

Worrying rise in property repossessions in Preston

Landlords could soon be rated by tenants - and their earnings published for tran...

Gavin Corless will be serving food and not just pulling pints tomorrow.

Preston pub becomes 'restaurant' overnight to beat the ban

Bailiff and eviction activities were paused during lockdown

People who lost their homes in Preston during lockdown despite eviction ban

Universal Credit can include a payment specifically designated for certain housing costs, which can help with rent payments to a private landlord, housing association or interest payments on a mortgage (Photo: Shutterstock)

Universal Credit housing payments are changing - here’s when and why

Landlords and letting agents were able to charge unlimited amounts for fees before the law change (Photo: Shuttertock)

Landlords are now banned from charging all renters for viewings, credit checks a...

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