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Scottish government rent control proposals slammed by expert

Scottish government rent control proposals slammed by expert...

The Scottish government’s recently launched consultation on a range of issues affecting the private rented sector (PRS), including rent controls and tenant eviction protections, has been slammed...

0:03 AM, 6th October 2023, About 10 months ago |  4

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New fire safety laws introduced in England

New fire safety laws introduced in England...

Business premises including holiday lets and small blocks of flats are being affected by new fire safety measures in England. All businesses must record a fire risk assessment and fire safety arrangements...

0:02 AM, 6th October 2023, About 10 months ago |  0

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Government initiates consultation to enhance energy efficiency in social housing

Government initiates consultation to enhance energy efficiency...

A consultation on energy efficiency standards in the social housing sector will take place next year, according to new reports. In its Energy White Paper in 2020, the government committed to a review of...

0:01 AM, 6th October 2023, About 10 months ago |  0

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Rental market frenzy: Tenants face 25 enquiries per property

Rental market frenzy: Tenants face 25 enquiries per property...

The rental market in the UK is experiencing a frenzy of activity, as letting agents report an average of 25 enquiries from prospective tenants for every property on offer. And the chief executive of the...

9:41 AM, 5th October 2023, About 10 months ago |  8

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Millions of renters face health crisis due to poor housing conditions – Shelter claims

Millions of renters face health crisis due to poor housing conditions...

Millions of renters in England are suffering from poor mental and physical health, according to new research by Shelter. The charity claims 40% of renters in England have experienced poor health as a...

0:04 AM, 5th October 2023, About 10 months ago |  14

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England’s empty homes: a £212 billion waste of space

England’s empty homes: a £212 billion waste of space...

As many people face difficulties in finding affordable housing, a new study reveals that England has 676,000 empty homes worth £212 billion. These properties account for 2.7% of the nation’s housing...

0:02 AM, 5th October 2023, About 10 months ago |  10

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Rents soar by up to 41% in five years

Rents soar by up to 41% in five years...

Bristol is the most expensive city to rent a property in England with tenants paying 41% more than they did in 2018, a study reveals. The research from Zero Deposit looked at how rents have changed across...

0:01 AM, 5th October 2023, About 10 months ago |  11

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Tenants face soaring rents as demand outstrips supply

Tenants face soaring rents as demand outstrips supply...

Renting a home in the UK has become more expensive than ever, as a new report reveals that the average rent for a new tenancy has risen by 10.3% in the past year. According to Zoopla, renters now pay £1,164...

11:09 AM, 4th October 2023, About 10 months ago |  3

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Northern Ireland plans to change fire safety measures for buildings

Northern Ireland plans to change fire safety measures for buildings...

A consultation in Northern Ireland seeks to change fire safety measures to local buildings. The Department of Finance has issued proposals for new requirements for fire suppression systems and the duty...

10:59 AM, 4th October 2023, About 10 months ago |  0

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Generation Rent says the PM was ‘reckless’ to bin EPC regulations for landlords

Generation Rent says the PM was ‘reckless’ to bin...

Nearly 50% of private renters are reluctant to apply for grants that would make their homes more energy-efficient and reduce their bills, research reveals. The findings from Generation Rent show that tenants...

10:44 AM, 4th October 2023, About 10 months ago |  5

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Crash course for landlords and property professionals who must deal with 160 laws

Crash course for landlords and property professionals who must...

Landlords and property professionals face a daunting array of laws and regulations that can lead to hefty fines, prosecutions, and disputes with tenants and councils – and the Compliance Event promises...

10:18 AM, 4th October 2023, About 10 months ago |  0

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No talk of Renters’ Reform Bill in Michael Gove’s speech to conference

No talk of Renters’ Reform Bill in Michael Gove’s speech...

In a speech to the Conservative Party Conference, Michael Gove made no mention of the Private Rented Sector or the Renters’ Reform Bill. Instead, the Housing Secretary focused on resisting plans to build...

10:01 AM, 4th October 2023, About 10 months ago |  0

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Landlords promised faster evictions under rental reforms

Landlords promised faster evictions under rental reforms...

The Government has promised to speed up the court process for landlords who want to evict their tenants as part of the proposed Renters (Reform) Bill. The bill, which will abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’...

16:52 PM, 3rd October 2023, About 10 months ago |  20

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Industry body calls for housing court in Wales

Industry body calls for housing court in Wales...

A Welsh government consultation presents plans to create an independent unified court system. The proposals by the Welsh government set out plans to consolidate nine devolved tribunals into a single coherent...

16:38 PM, 3rd October 2023, About 10 months ago |  0

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London and South East see record rents in September

London and South East see record rents in September...

Renters in London and the South East saw record-breaking rent rises in September, one rental index reveals. According to Goodlord, the average rent in England was £1,346.28 last month, a slight decrease...

16:37 PM, 3rd October 2023, About 10 months ago |  0

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Renters (Reform) Bill: Housing Minister says not all tenants are ‘bad people’

Renters (Reform) Bill: Housing Minister says not all tenants...

The Housing Minister Rachel Maclean has insisted that not all tenants are ‘bad people’ who are in gangs or smoke weed as she championed the abolition of section 21 as part of the Renters (Reform)...

9:43 AM, 3rd October 2023, About 10 months ago |  28

Latest ArticlesLettings & ManagementRenters Reform Bill
Landlords and EPC targets – Tenants want improved homes but not higher rents

Landlords and EPC targets – Tenants want improved homes but...

Last week the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced plans to scrap energy-efficiency targets for landlords – showing, one organisation says – that the Conservatives are on the side of landlords rather...

0:05 AM, 3rd October 2023, About 10 months ago |  23

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One council offering payments to landlords to help Ukrainians find housing

One council offering payments to landlords to help Ukrainians...

One district council is offering incentives to landlords to help Ukrainians find privately rented homes. South Cambridgeshire district council is offering payments of more than £4,000 to landlords to...

0:02 AM, 3rd October 2023, About 10 months ago |  10

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Scottish government propose more rent controls in new proposals

Scottish government propose more rent controls in new proposals...

Landlords and tenants in Scotland are being urged to have their say in a consultation on a number of proposals including rent controls. The Scottish government say the proposals aim to improve the way...

0:01 AM, 3rd October 2023, About 10 months ago |  18

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Next steps for Renters’ Reform Bill unveiled

Next steps for Renters’ Reform Bill unveiled...

Michael Gove has revealed plans for the next reading of the Renters’ Reform Bill. In a speech last night to the Centre for Policy Studies forum and a Shelter evening reception the Housing Secretary seemed...

12:10 PM, 2nd October 2023, About 10 months ago |  18

Landlord NewsLatest ArticlesRenters Reform Bill

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