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![New Labour chief warned - no rent controls](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/HousePrices_balancing-400x310.png)
Letting agents’ body Propertymark has fired a warning shot at Baroness Eluned Morgan, the politician who has been chosen to be...
25 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Academics quiz landlords on bidding wars in private rental sector](/upload/images/shutterstock_2155787889.jpg)
Academics in a leading university have set up a project to probe so-called bidding wars in the private rental sector. Two figures...
24 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Will ultra-low fee tempt landlords to use new lettings agency?](/upload/images/shutterstock_177566216.jpg)
A new agency - which describes itself as a “disruptor company” - says it will charge an all-in lettings and management...
24 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Labour’s Renters Rights Bill - the government explains](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews3-400x310.png)
The government has released more information on its new Renters Rights Bill, which is expected to be launched into Parliament in...
20 July 2024
From: Rental Reform
![Generation Rent and trade union turn on “criminal landlords”](/upload/images/shutterstock_1723862413(2).jpg)
Activist group Generation Rent has produced a report in tandem with a trades union, focusing on key worker tenants - and...
12 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Activists demand immediate rent controls from Starmer government](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Property%20Budget.jpg)
In a blog released within minutes of Sir Kier Starmer becoming Prime Minister, activist group Generation Rent calls for rent controls. It...
08 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Political dithering allows tenants to stay a year rent-free](/upload/images/shutterstock_2251240795.jpg)
A prominent industry figure has criticised politicians for leaving all sides of the private lettings sector with uncertainty - and allowing...
04 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Renters Reform Bill must be passed ASAP insists landlord group](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews-400x310.png)
The National Residential Landlords Association is demanding that the new government elected tomorrow brings back the Renters Reform Bill “as a...
03 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Scam warning to landlords after eight fake contracts](/upload/images/shutterstock_1906998922.jpg)
The police are urging landlords and tenants to be extra vigilant following a number of reports of rental scams. Since the start...
02 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Council boasts of hammering landlords with £100,000 in HMO fines](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Fine-3-400x310.png)
A council has issued a statement apparently celebrating the fact that it’s fined HMO landlords over £100,000 since the start of...
01 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Should Landlords Go DIY or Instruct A Letting Agent?](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/AgentsWorking-400x310.png)
Anyone involved in the world of renting, whether landlords, letting agents, or tenants, knows how crucial it is to have a...
29 June 2024
From: Lettings PropTech
![Generation Rent chief's “horrendous exploitation” in search of a home](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews2-400x310.png)
The deputy chief executive of Generation Rent claims to have suffered “horrendous exploitation” at the hands of lettings agents. Dan Wilson Craw...
28 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Lee O'Brien, Managing Director of iad UK](/upload/images/Training%20day-BOP-10(2).jpg)
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I’m Lee O’Brien, Managing Director of iad UK. In your experience,...
11 June 2024
From: 60 Second Interview
![Liars! Politicians blasted for “blatant untruths” about rental sector](/upload/images/shutterstock_743404099.jpg)
A lettings industry figure has let rip at politicians pitching for votes at next month’s General Election. HomeLet and Let Alliance chief...
11 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![NRLA’s compliance service links with high-profile PropTech firm](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/PropTech2-400x310.png)
PropTech platform Goodlord has partnered with safety certificate provider Safe2 to offer compliance work for the lettings sector. Safe2 - recently acquired...
04 June 2024
From: Breaking News
![Investor in defunct online agency becomes NRLA keynote speaker](/upload/images/shutterstock_1196667214.jpg)
A former figurehead from TV’s Dragon’s Den is addressing landlords late this year at the National Residential Landlords Association landlord conference. James...
30 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Huge surge in Right To Rent checks as non-compliance fines soar](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Fine-3-400x310.png)
There’s been a surge in Right to Rent checks - up 577% year on year. Under the Right to Rent Scheme, civil...
29 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![They Think It’s All Over - renter activists unhappy about Reform Bill](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews3-400x310.png)
In theory the Renters Reform Bill could become law if government and opposition agree to prioritise it in the few remaining...
23 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Landlords: Who Are You Going To Vote For?](/upload/images/shutterstock_2344668579.jpg)
Around half of landlords say they are unsure about how they will vote in the General Election. A joint survey of around...
23 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Revealed - How Landlords Have Cut Costs in Challenging Times](/upload/images/shutterstock_71146096.jpg)
Many buy to let landlords have made financial changes during the cost of living crisis to mitigate the rising costs of...
18 May 2024
From: Tax & Finance
![Pets In Lets - agents issue new guidance to private tenants](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Pets/CoupleWithDog-400x310.png)
Propertymark has issued a guide to tenants about their rights to have a pet. A statement from trade body Propertymark says that...
16 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Free Tax Advice for landlords at property networking event](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Tax-Image-400x310.png)
A forum for private landlords, letting agents and anyone else on the management side of the private rental sector is being...
16 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![NRLA hits the road - tour dates announced](/upload/images/shutterstock_502856116.jpg)
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has confirmed the dates for its 2024 ‘Wales On Tour’ sessions. These will be May 23...
10 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Unlucky for some - 13 enquiries for each rental listing](/upload/images/shutterstock_2431192489(1).jpg)
Demand is still way ahead of supply min he private rental sector, a Rightmove survey has round. The property portal says there...
04 May 2024
From: Agent Advice
![Warning to landlords: Ignorance over tenancy types can cost you](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Buy-to-let-400x310.png)
A call has gone out from an industry group for landlords and letting agents to be sure they know the distinctions...
03 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Up Again! Rents hit new high for 17th successive month](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyValue_400x310.png)
The average advertised rent of new properties coming onto the market hits a 17th consecutive record, with the average price of...
30 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Renters Reform Bill - these are the amendments to watch](/upload/images/shutterstock_1059911315(1).jpg)
There are over 200 amendments to the Renters Reform Bill having its Third Reading in the Commons today. PropTech supplier Goodlord has...
24 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Online platform claims to save landlords £3,800 in fees](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Homeowners%20driving%20Google%20search%20Weekend%20Estate%20agent%20AgentOnline-400x310.png)
An online lettings platform claims to have launched the first “end-to-end self-service lettings platform” which could save landlords around £3,800. Hello Neighbour...
23 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Would tenants really be better off if letting agents were regulated?](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/LearningAgents-400x310.png)
A trade body claims private tenants are ‘suffering’ because lettings agents are not regulated. Propertymark is demanding equal treatment between lettings agents...
11 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Shamplina Speaks: Letting agents are landlords' allies today](/upload/images/Paul%20Shamplina(3).png)
In the recent landlord sentiment survey conducted by the Property Redress Scheme, it came as no surprise to me to discover...
06 April 2024
From: The Big Issues
![Generation Rent claims rent control proposal still not tough enough](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/NB%20-%20M%26P%20March%20blog%201%20-%20No%20budget%20boost%20from%20the%20Chancellor%20but%20it's%20not%20all%20doom%20and%20gloom.jpg)
The controversial proposal for permanent rent controls in Scotland, published just ahead of the Easter holiday, doesn’t go far enough for...
02 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Changes to Renters Reform Bill after Easter](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews-400x310.png)
The government has written to Conservative MPs promising changes to the Renters Reform Bill to ease concerns over its anti-landlord bias. Amendments...
28 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Trading Standards defends new property sales process](/upload/images/shutterstock_1141644755(4).jpg)
Trading Standards has defended the introduction of ‘material information’ requirements on details of properties for sale, after a conveyancer warned landlords...
25 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Landlords’ Top Worries, Challenges and Expectations for the Future](/upload/images/shutterstock_1364479883.jpg)
The Property Redress Scheme, one of two approved ombudsman-style schemes for the private rental sector, has published the findings from a...
23 March 2024
From: The Big Issues
![Complaints about letting agents soar, claims redress service](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/UnhappyTenants-400x310.png)
There’s been a large rise in complaints and a huge increase in compensation according to figures out today from the Property...
18 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Tax Grab from landlords closely resembles Generation Rent advice](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/TaxCoins-400x310.png)
A controversial proposal for a £300m tax grab on landlords appears to closely follow a policy suggestion put forward by activists...
04 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Letting agents demand banks cut mortgage rates](/upload/images/shutterstock_2189935121.jpg)
The letting agents’ trade body has made the unexpected move of calling on banks to cut mortgage rates. Rates are typically decided...
29 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Licensing scheme fees based on landlords’ past performance](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/_licensing1-400x310.png)
A London council is consulting on another controversial landlord licensing scheme. Barking and Dagenham council’s existing Selective Licensing Scheme has been applied to...
21 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Free information forum for landlords will include NRLA, police and DWP](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/shutterstock_192595709.jpg)
Private landlords and letting agents are being offered free advice and information at a networking event hosted by Cumberland council. Property owners...
09 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Renters Reform Bill: government reveals another Commons delay](/upload/images/shutterstock_1197102829(1).jpg)
The Renters Reform Bill will not go for its Third Reading in the House of Commons for at least another fortnight. The...
05 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Generation Rent wades into issue of visas for fleeing Ukrainians](/upload/images/shutterstock_431846332(3).jpg)
The Generation Rent activist group says the government must “make it clear that landlords and letting agents can let homes to...
01 February 2024
From: Breaking News
![Chaos! Confusion over identity and power of new Private Rental Ombudsman](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews1-400x310.png)
The identify of the service running the upcoming Private Rental Sector Ombudsman scheme has been thrown into doubt once more. The Renters...
23 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Letting agents could face regulation under Labour amendment tactic](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/LettingAgent-400x310.png)
Labour is using a Bill currently going through Parliament as a backdoor method to introduce the regulation of lettings, estate and...
22 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Over 1.5m private tenants to be better off thanks to LHA move](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/House_pound-400x310.png)
An estimated 1.6m private renters are set to receive an uplift to their housing support for 12 months from April 2024,...
11 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Tough EPC targets to return despite Sunak’s U-turn - new warning](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Energy%20and%20Green%20Homes/EPC-2-400x310.png)
There’s a warning this morning that stricter Energy Performance Certificate measures for the private rental sector may not have gone, after...
09 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Warning to landlords and tenants over fake energy schemes](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Fake-400x310.png)
Letting agents’ trade body Propertymark has issued a warning to the rental sector about scams based on energy efficiency measures. An increase...
05 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![What are the three things tenants value most? New survey gives answers](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/NewHomeowners1-400x310.png)
Tenants value location, flexibility and direct landlord relationships according to new research from specialist lending bank OSB Group. The Future Tenant Standard...
05 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Many More Details expected when landlords advertise properties](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/AgentOnline-400x310.png)
Landlords will have to include many more specific points about their properties when they list them in future - whether directly...
01 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Landlords list student homes free on new portal (until they let)](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/AgentOnline-400x310.png)
A new rental website which claims to list “all available homes for young people in one place” has raised well over...
29 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![Student rental platform adds 45,000 properties before new term](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/AgentOnline-400x310.png)
Housr, a student living start-up, says it’s started its second year by adding 45,000 properties to its platform ahead of the...
29 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![Shelter and Generation Rent accuse mortgage-free landlords of cashing in](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/2_MortgageCalculated.png)
The two most aggressively pro-tenant activist bodies have accused landlords without mortgages of “cashing in.” According to a poll of more than...
20 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![Landlords Not Using Agents - view from a former ARLA president](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Estate-Agent-400x310.png)
How can letting agents attract new landlords when they’re all selling their portfolios? That’s a major question for the lettings industry –...
11 November 2023
From: Agent Advice
![Housing Emergency is result of decades of low investment by politicians](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/2_MortgageCalculated.png)
A controversial ‘housing emergency’ declared by a city council is the result of decades of low investment in social housing according...
09 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![Legal info and regulation updates provided at new landlord forums](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Property-court-400x310.png)
Two new forums for landlords and others serving the private rental sector are being held this month. The North Yorkshire council initiative...
06 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![Electrical Checks - new guidance launched for landlords](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/HouseInspection_400x310.png)
New guidance has been launched on how to conduct thorough electrical safety checks on private rentals, and how to report any...
02 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![Legal and industry updates for landlords at free event next week](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Legal_Action-400x310.png)
Landlords and letting agents are being invited to attend a free event aimed at providing updates on new housing legislation and...
01 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![Landlords fleeced by agent renewal fees, claims online platform](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/House-pounds_400x310.png)
An online lettings platform is attacking agents for their fees, which it describes as a “waste” of landlord funds. Hello Neighbour, a...
25 October 2023
From: Breaking News
Next month Ben Beadle, chief executive of the National Residential Landlords Association, will be one of the experts at an Agent...
21 October 2023
From: Rental Reform
![PropTech platform gives instant comms between landlords and tenants](/upload/images/shutterstock_1573945981.jpg)
A new rental property listings platform - called Krispyhouse - allows landlords and tenants to communicate directly, without letting agents acting...
20 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![Anti-Landlord group is part of Labour teach-in for renters](/upload/images/shutterstock_580616890.jpg)
A local authority’s teach-in for private tenants this weekend is to be addressed by a group which is known for its...
19 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![Louis Musgrove - Group Managing Director at Southernbrook Lettings](/upload/images/Louis%20Musgrove%20%E2%80%93%20Group%20Managing%20Director.jpg)
Who are you and what does it say on your business card? Louis Musgrove – Group Managing Director What is Southernbrook Lettings and...
12 October 2023
From: 60 Second Interview
![Ashley Day - Director of Bristol Property Centre](/upload/images/IMG_1246(2).jpg)
Who are you, and what does it say on your business card? I'm Ashley Day, the Director of Bristol Property Centre. What is...
09 October 2023
From: 60 Second Interview
![Rental Crisis - it’s the government’s fault](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/RentalDemand-400x310.png)
Failed government policies are to blame for the chronic supply shortage in the private rental sector. That’s the view of the National...
06 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![Tory identifies single individual responsible for rent rises](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/House-pounds_400x310.png)
A Conservative politician has named an individual who he claims is responsible for high rent rises and increasing homelessness. Murdo Fraser, the...
28 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![Letting agents claim to be undervalued and underpaid](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/AgentsWorking-400x310.png)
Over half of letting agents say they are uncertain as to whether they want to remain in their jobs for the...
27 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![Renters Reform Bill may be last straw for many landlords](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/HouseInspection_400x310.png)
The Renters Reform Bill is the latest of many factors leaving little choice for some private buy-to-let landlords but to sell...
22 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![Tax, Red Tape and Soaring Costs force landlords to quit](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/DamagedProperty-400x310.png)
A survey of thousands of landlords, agents and tenants has provided new evidence of buy to let investors quitting in droves. Over...
12 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![Sweeping Tax Reform for Landlords - six key demands](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/TaxCoins-400x310.png)
Sweeping tax changes for landlords have been demanded by letting agents group Propertymark. The group has analysed the impact of changes using...
05 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![Industry survey shows continued opposition to S21 abolition](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/EvictionNotice-400x310.png)
A survey of some 2,000 landlords, agents and others in the private rental sector show renewed concern over Section 21 and...
05 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![Which Student Areas Have The Biggest Shortage of Properties?](/upload/images/Rental%20Market/StudentResearch-400x310.jpeg)
While there has been a shortage of all types of rental accommodation across the UK for several years now, the student...
26 August 2023
From: Agent Advice
![Watchdog to Probe Five Issues Involving Landlords and Letting Agents](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/AgentsWorking-400x310.png)
The Competitioin and Markets Authority is to probe five activities involving landlords and letting agents and their responsibilities to private tenants. Sarah...
25 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Who Cares About EPCs? - just 2% of agents “always” asked by tenants](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Energy%20and%20Green%20Homes/Low_EPC-400x310.png)
Only two per cent of Propertymark letting agents say tenants “always” want to know the EPC rating on a property they...
21 August 2023
From: Breaking News
The lack of available housing stock is creating huge problems throughout the Private Rented Sector, including the supply chain. We all know...
19 August 2023
From: The Big Issues
![Tips for Renters - are you advising your tenants this way?](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Section%2021%20use%20found%20to%20be%20overstated.jpg)
A loans company, Moneyboat, has issued a series of tips for renters before and during their tenancies. It claims that by avoiding...
18 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Braverman accused of using landlords to do her dirty work](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Stormy%20weather%20for%20homebuyers%20Introducer%20today%20team%20LandlordNews.png)
Home Secretary Suella Braverman has been accused of using landlords to do her dirty work for her. In a response to the...
09 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Complaints about lettings agents go through the roof](/upload/images/shutterstock_1499251934.jpg)
There’s been a large increase in the number of complaints registered with The Property Ombudsman - with lettings agents in the...
08 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Investing, Incorporating or Quitting? Landlord survey needs you!](/upload/images/shutterstock_1005704719.jpg)
The University of Dundee and letting agents’ body Propertymark want to understand more about the future plans of landlords. This is happening...
07 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Airbnb and Short Let regulations must vary by locality - agents](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/shutterstock_2198282283.jpg)
The letting agents’ trade body ARLA Propertymark is urging the government to regulate Airbnb and other short let platforms but to...
28 July 2023
From: Breaking News
![If you think this is bad ... letting agents warn of worse to come](/upload/images/shutterstock_2307806367.jpg)
A small poll of 100 letting agents by PropTech firm Goodlord has revealed that a strong majority believe the current pressures...
25 July 2023
From: Breaking News
![The Five Unexpected Costs of Being A Landlord](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/HousePrices_balancing-400x310.png)
1. Extra mortgage costs While anyone who owns a property runs the risk of not being able to pay their mortgage, the...
22 July 2023
From: Tax & Finance
![Letting agents ask landlords to help Afghan refugees](/upload/images/shutterstock_659272594.jpg)
There have been several examples of local councils asking private landlords to help find accommodation for refugees - but now the...
18 July 2023
From: Breaking News
![Landlords hit with record licensing fines says PropTech firm](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Fine-3-400x310.png)
London landlords and letting agents have so far been hit with more than £900,000 in fines in the first half of...
10 July 2023
From: Breaking News
![Gove wants to extend measures in Renters Reform Bill - BBC report](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/LandlordNews-400x310.png)
The BBC says discussions are underway to extend the Renters Reform Bill to specifically outlaw any rental listing banning families and benefit recipients...
06 July 2023
From: Breaking News
![Renters Reform Bill - Penny Mordaunt gives progress report](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/LandlordNews-400x310.png)
A Labour MP has expressed concern at the speed of progress on the Renters Reform Bill - pushing Leader of the...
23 June 2023
From: Breaking News
!['Despicable fraudster' conned landlords out of tens of thousands](/upload/images/Rental%20Market/LandlordStressed-400x310.png)
A council chief has spoken out in support of landlords who lost money to a “despicable fraudster” who is now in...
19 June 2023
From: Breaking News
![Landlords invited to free ‘support event’ with help and advice](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/LearningAgents3-400x310.png)
Landlords, prospective landlords and letting agents are invited to join a Landlord and Letting Agents support event. The free event takes place...
13 June 2023
From: Breaking News
![Phil Spencer coaches letting agents on retaining landlords](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Special%20Logo's/Phil%20Spencer.png)
TV property guru Phil Spencer has offered a series of tips to letting agents on how to retain landlord clients, especially...
09 June 2023
From: Breaking News
![Cat-ch 22 - more pets in lets will mean higher rents](/upload/images/Pets/CatInHome(1)-400x310-min.jpeg)
Three-quarters of landlords want to raise rents in the face of the new Renter’s Reform Bill - mostly because of pets. When...
01 June 2023
From: Breaking News
![Government U-turn likely on fixed term tenancies for students](/upload/images/Rental%20Market/MillennialTenants-1-400x310.jpg)
Propertymark says it’s spotted what may be the first sign of a U-turn on one aspect of the controversial Renters Reform...
30 May 2023
From: Breaking News
![Renters Reform Bill: details emerge about new Landlord Database](/upload/images/Rental%20Market/MillennialAgent-Graphs-400x310.jpg)
Details are emerging about a new Landlords Database, which is one of the major provisions of the Renters Reform Bill. Within the...
26 May 2023
From: Breaking News
![Landlords will have six weeks to consider pet requests](/upload/images/Pets/DogAndCat-400x310-min.jpeg)
Detailed analyses of the Renters Reform Bill has thrown up more information about how the provision promoting pets will be operated. If...
23 May 2023
From: Breaking News
![Should benefits be increased to help poorest tenants?](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/NewHomeowners1-400x310.png)
Propertymark has told a group of MPs that many benefit recipients are excluded from the private rented sector due to the...
19 May 2023
From: Breaking News
![Beware of incompetent letting agents - new warning to landlords](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Stressed(F)Tenant-400x310.png)
Landlords are urged to be cautious and do extensive research before signing up to a letting agent in the face of...
19 May 2023
From: Breaking News
![Reform Bill must make independent inventories compulsory - call](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/LegalAdvice-400x310.png)
A key figure in the inventory sector says the Renters’ Reform Bill - scheduled for publication this week - must make...
19 May 2023
From: Breaking News
![Activists claim “shocking discrimination” towards ethnic minority tenants](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/BTR-400x310.png)
Research conducted by activist group Generation Rent is claiming “shocking discrimination towards minority ethnic communities while navigating the private rental market.” The...
15 May 2023
From: Breaking News
![Landlords can register for free forum with NRLA rep and others](/upload/images/shutterstock_192595709.jpg)
St Albans council is hosting a Landlord Forum on Tuesday May 23. This will be an opportunity for landlords and letting agents...
27 April 2023
From: Breaking News
![Labour video slams ‘rogue landlords and letting agents’](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Happy_EstateAgent-400x310.png)
Labour’s shadow housing spokesperson is promoting a video claiming that ‘everyone’ in the private rental sector suffers from ‘rogue landlords and...
25 April 2023
From: Breaking News
![More evidence that rent controls hurt landlords and tenants](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/BTR-400x310.png)
Research from Propertymark highlights a growing concern for the private rental sector in Scotland. As the Scottish National Party lurches from crisis...