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Landlords accelerate evictions as Section 21 ban approaches
Landlords are issuing record numbers of eviction notices as the government moves closer to abolishing Section 21 no-fault evictions. New data from the Ministry of…
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Government promises extra funding to ease court delays ahead of Section 21 ban
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has pledged that the Government will invest in additional court capacity to manage the increased demand expected once Section 21 ‘no…
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Government set to introduce Bill banning Section 21 evictions this week
The government is preparing to introduce the Renters’ Rights Bill this week, which will abolish Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions. However, concerns are mounting over…
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New Renters’ Rights Bill and planning reforms unveiled in King’s Speech
The King’s Speech, delivered at the opening of Parliament, has introduced 35 new bills, including significant reforms that will impact landlords and letting agents. Major…
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Labour plans major housing reforms with no-fault evictions ban
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced Labour’s comprehensive housing reform plans, which include banning Section 21 evictions, easing rules on green belt development, and setting new…
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Propertymark urges renters reform regulation
As the Renters Reform Bill progresses through the House of Lords, Propertymark has called for the inclusion of specific measures to regulate property agents and…
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Gove Commits to Abolishing No-Fault Evictions by Next Election
Housing Secretary Michael Gove has vowed to eliminate Section 21 evictions in England, ensuring they will be “outlawed” before the forthcoming general election. This commitment…
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MP Clive Betts Raises Concerns Over Potential Post-Election Delay of Section 21 Evictions Ban
Clive Betts, chair of the Housing Select Committee, has expressed concerns that the abolition of Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions in the UK might be…
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Preliminary Insights from Upcoming Lettings Industry Report Unveiled
Leading RentTech platforms, Goodlord and Vouch, have unveiled preliminary findings from their upcoming sixth annual State of the Lettings Industry report, set to launch on…
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Study Challenges Need for Section 21 Repeal Amid Calls for Housing Court
The proposed Renters’ Reform Bill, which aims to professionalise the private rented sector (PRS), has come under fire for its controversial plan to abolish Section…
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Landlord possession claims still down on pre-Covid level
Landlord possession claims, orders, warrants and repossessions by county court bailiffs are all still well down on pre-Covid levels, government statistics have confirmed. Mortgage and…
