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Renters’ Rights Bill could worsen housing crisis –...

The unintended consequences of the Renters’ Rights Bill for the private rented sector (PRS) could make the housing crisis worse, Propertymark warns. It says that while the Bill is designed to protect...

London landlords see licensing fines reach £900,000 THIS YEAR...

Licensing enforcement in London has reached a new level of intensity, one firm reports, as fines for non-compliance with licensing schemes head towards £900,000 this year. This surge, according to PropTech...

Council offers to ‘top-up’ rent to bring homeless...

A council is trying to address its housing crisis by offering cash incentives to landlords to make private renting more affordable for families currently living in temporary accommodation. The city council...

0:02 AM, 14th October 2024, About a month ago | 5

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NRLA calls for urgent action on housing regulations after years...

The NRLA is urging the government to introduce the UK’s housing, health and safety rating system (HHSRS) after years of delay. RHE Global was commissioned by the previous government to review the UK’s...

0:01 AM, 14th October 2024, About a month ago | 0

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Nigel Farage slams Renters’ Rights Bill and EPC rules...

Nigel Farage has slammed the Renters’ Rights Bill as a “huge mistake” and says Ed Miliband’s EPC C rules will cost a fortune for landlords. In an interview with GB News, Mr Farage says the Renters’...

The North East tops the UK for rental yields...

The North East of England has emerged as the UK’s top region for rental yields with landlords achieving average returns of 8.13%, Paragon Bank reveals. It found that the region outperforms other...

0:04 AM, 11th October 2024, About 2 months ago | 2

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Matthew Pennycook promises Renters’ Rights Bill will end...

Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook is warning that landlords will not be able to get around the Renters’ Rights Bill, and any landlord or letting agent caught discriminating against a tenant could be...

PRS crisis looms as Renters’ Rights Bill deters landlords...

The UK’s private rented sector (PRS) is set to face further strain in 2024 as the Renters’ Rights Bill deters more landlords from the sector. According to research by tlyfe, the number of...

Renters’ Rights Bill will fuel a rise in tenancy disputes...

The number of tenancy disputes in the UK has reached its second-highest level in a decade, research reveals. Inventory Base says it has analysed historical data from the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) and...

Renters’ Rights Bill passes second reading...

The Renters’ Rights Bill has passed its second reading in Parliament with Angela Rayner promising to reform the rental sector. The Bill now moves to the Committee Stage, where MPs will discuss its details...

Older renters fear raising concerns with landlords – Survey...

Nearly one in five (18%) older tenants report feeling uncomfortable speaking up about issues with their rented home with the landlord, a survey reveals. The poll was commissioned by Independent Age, an...

Tenant demand skyrockets as house prices rise after decline...

Tenant demand continues to soar as house prices rise for the first time in two years, according to the latest RICS residential survey for September. The organisation warns that many landlords are rushing...

Landlords face decades-long wait to recoup EPC upgrade costs...

It could take landlords in the private rented sector (PRS) more than two decades to recoup the costs of upgrading their properties to meet the government’s minimum EPC C rating deadline by 2030.

0:01 AM, 10th October 2024, About 2 months ago | 12

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Lomond: Renters’ Rights Bill not driving mass landlord exodus...

The Renters’ Rights Bill IS NOT causing a mass landlord exodus, claims network of lettings and sales agents. According to Lomond, the UK’s leading network of lettings and sales agents, the number...

Labour slammed for treating all landlords as ‘exploiters’...

The Renters’ Rights Bill will “wreck the rental market and drive up rents” warns Kemi Badenoch. In a letter to The Telegraph, Ms Badenoch slams Labour for their one-sided view of landlords, accusing...

Angela Rayner will introduce the Renters’ Rights Bill TODAY...

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will introduce the Renters’ Rights Bill to Parliament today, which aims to end Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions and provide greater protections for...

Generation Rent want two months’ rent compensation for...

Renters in England are facing an average cost of £2,216 for unwanted house moves following eviction, according to research from Generation Rent. This ‘eviction tax’ includes costs such as...

Renters’ Rights Bill: Propertymark raises concerns over...

The government must appreciate the potential impact of ending assured shorthold tenancies under the Renters’ Rights Bill for periodic tenancies, Propertymark says. It warns that not only will the...

0:03 AM, 9th October 2024, About 2 months ago | 1

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Tenant demand soars – but the north-south divide widens...

There has been a significant increase in tenant demand for rental homes in England which has climbed by 3.3% since the start of the year. The research from Zero Deposit examines demand in each county in...

CIEH welcomes new report calling for stronger selective licensing...

An organisation has welcomed the Renters’ Reform Coalition report calling for more selective licensing. The Chartered Institute of Environment Health (CIEH) says they are “delighted” the Renters’...

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