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Landmark Renters’ Reform Bill Introduced by UK Government
The long-awaited Renters’ Reform Bill, initially promised in 2019, has been published by the UK government, introducing a range of measures to favour renters while…
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Majority of Landlords Support Implementation of Decent Homes Standard in PRS
Paragon Bank research reveals that 62% of landlords support the establishment of minimum property standards for the private rented sector. The study, which surveyed over…
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Council Adapts Housing Policy Amid Declining Landlord Numbers
Barnet Council has unveiled new housing strategies in response to a decreasing private rented sector in the London borough. The recently introduced Housing, Homelessness, and…
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University intake will be hit by proposed change to renting laws
Government reforms of the private rented sector threaten to make it harder for students to enter higher education. This is the view of the National…
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Cost of living crisis delays tenants’ home-buying plans
Tenants saving to buy homes and leave the rented sector now say their moves are likely to be delayed because of the cost-of-living crisis, research…
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NRLA calls for rental sector ‘reset’
A quarter of private landlords plan to cut the number of properties they let in the next 12 months. The assertion comes from the National…
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Local authorities lack information about private rented sector
Most local authorities taking part in a Government study of their management of the private rented sector were insufficiently informed about local rental stock. This…
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Tax rules making landlords think twice about investing
Tax changes over recent years have discouraged landlords from making further investment in the private rented sector, the National Residential Landlords Association has found. More…
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NAO calls for strategic approach to rental regulation
Current private rented sector regulation does not ensure it is consistently fair for renters or that housing is safe and secure. This is the conclusion…
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Councils told to use COVID common-sense
Local authorities have been advised by the Government to take a ‘common-sense’ approach to enforcing electrical safety and other landlord regulations. This is confirmed in…
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Selective Licensing Schemes – Government approval required
Since Selective Licensing was introduced in part three of the 2004 Housing Act, coming into force on 6th April 2004, landlords have viewed it with…
