Search Results for: rent controls
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Regulation & Law
End of temporary rent controls welcomed by industry
One of Scotland’s biggest estate agents has hailed the ‘positive development for landlords, investors, and tenants.
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Jeremy Corbyn slams landlords and demands rent controls
Radical London MP Jeremy Corbyn has told the BBC that he wants rent controls to be added to RRB.
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‘Softer’ rent controls in Scotland applauded as Bill progresses
Predictability of the cap system has been welcomed by Propertymark but industry body expresses concern it will deter investment.
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44% of landlords support the introduction of rent controls – claim
A YouGov survey commissioned by radical thinktank Common Wealth reveals a surprising number of landlords in favour of rent controls.
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Mayor under renewed pressure to fight for London rent controls
The Green Party's Zoë Garbett is urging London Mayor Sadiq Khan to push again for the power to introduce a rent cap in the Capital.
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Welsh Minister admits ‘detrimental’ rent controls will ‘reduce supply’
Jane Bryant makes the comments within a new white paper which calls instead for more accurate 'live' rent information to help tenants assess affordability.
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Big union calls for rent controls and even tougher eviction rules
The UK’s largest union is calling on the government to go further to strengthen the Renter’s Rights Bill.
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Battle looms in Scotland over rent controls as Labour and SNP disagree
Although Scottish Labour is in favour of rent controls it is not supporting the Scottish Government’s new Housing Bill, which will see existing rules extended.
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Rent controls don’t work, global study reveals
Report for the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) shows the impact on the private rented sector would be severe.
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‘Bring in rent controls and a third of us will sell up’ warn landlords
NRLA says rent controls in England or Wales would be final straw for many landlords and make a 'chronic' PRS housing market worse, not better for tenants.
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