Leeds City Council has officially expanded its Selective Licensing scheme, which does include a specific restriction regarding overseas landlords.
In 2026, the UK rental market has shifted from the "wild west" of the post-pandemic years into a highly regulated, tech-driven landscape. For a landlord, self-managing now carries significantly higher legal and financial risks than it did even two years ago.
In 2026, the UK rental market has shifted from the "wild west" of the post-pandemic years into a highly regulated, tech-driven landscape. For a landlord, self-managing now carries significantly higher legal and financial risks than it did even two years ago.
Starting February 9, 2026, selective licensing is expanding to cover approximately 12,500 homes across parts of Armley, Beeston, Holbeck, Burmantofts, Richmond Hill, Gipton, Harehills, Hunslet, Riverside, Farnley, and Wortley.
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THE city centre living boom is leading to an exodus of students from their "traditional" heartland in Leeds, according to new research.
The popularity of high rise developments in Leeds city centre is causing a headache for student landlords in places like Headingley. A working group involving the universities and Leeds City Council has been set up to examine the demand for student accommodation.
The city centre living boom is leading to an exodus of students from their "traditional" heartland in Leeds, according to new research.
The popularity of high rise developments in Leeds city centre is causing a headache for student landlords in places like Headingley. A working group involving the universities and Leeds City Council has been set up to examine the demand for student accommodation.
A former dental practice has become home to a number of small businesses.
Regent House, in Horsforth, near Leeds, is helping to meet the growing demand for business accommodation as the economy starts to recover.
"On your bike" is the message from Yorkshire Bank. No, it’s not the bank’s way of refusing loans or mortgages but a bid to help get more people pedaling.
Community groups, charities and not-for-profit businesses from across the region are being invited to make applications for funding to set up a Yorkshire Bank Bike Library.
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