Worcester Council has voted to write to Housing Secretary Steve Reed requesting powers to introduce rent controls in the private sector, amid concerns that nearly…
Scottish landlords are increasing rents faster than anywhere else in Great Britain, according to new research from Hamptons. The analysis shows 67 percent of Scottish…
The impending end of rent control legislation in Scotland is being welcomed by industry experts, with hopes that it could encourage new investment in the…
Scotland’s First Minister has indicated a shift in the government’s approach to rent controls, offering hope to landlord groups concerned about the impact of upcoming…
The Labour government has put to rest growing speculation about granting regional mayors the power to impose rent controls on private tenancies. This definitive stance…
David Alexander, CEO of DJ Alexander, has urged Scotland’s Housing Minister Paul McLennan to amend proposed rent control policies, warning that failing to do so…
A recent survey indicates that should rent controls be enforced in certain areas, over a third of private landlords might choose to offload their properties….
The Welsh Government has initiated a consultation on ‘fair rents and adequate housing,’ during which Housing Minister Julie James revealed that rent controls are under…
Introduction of rent controls in Northern Ireland would be counterproductive, a report commissioned by the province’s Department for Communities has concluded. A Private Tenancies…
Behind this bald statement lies a story of untold misery, homelessness and hopelessness. Figures provided by the Ministry of Justice show a record number of…
