Property leaders launch coalition to fight for better PRS
Propertymark is leading the Housing Coalition to battle for improved conditions for landlords and tenants.
Property leaders have joined together to fight for a better deal for landlords and tenants through a new housing campaign platform.
Propertymark has formed the Housing Coalition with other leading sector organisations, forums and landlord associations to coordinate the launch of a group committed to ‘fairer renting’.
The group has been formed to allow a collaborative voice to improve standards within the sector, and make private renting fairer for the benefit of landlords, agents, and tenants.
Adverse impact
The key areas the Coalition will campaign on include:
Renters (Reform) Bill – the Coalition wants to ensure the new legislation maintains the interests of everyone in the PRS.
Legal and court reform – while the Coalition recognises that the abolition of Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions may have an adverse impact on the sector, it recognises cross-party support for the move.
Improving standards within the private rental sector – the introduction of the Decent Homes Standard must be tailored to the private rented sector.
Fantastic
The Coalition is supported by Andrew Lewer, the Conservative MP who chairs the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the PRS.

Tim Thomas, policy and campaigns officer at Propertymark, says: “This is a fantastic opportunity for Propertymark and other leading sector organisations, forums and landlord associations to collaborate and make sure that our voices are heard when it comes to reforming the private rental sector.
Chris Daniels from eviction specialists Possession Friend, says: “The housing position for so many across the country has descended to such levels that everyone involved or interested in housing should collaborate with the Housing Coalition to discuss potential improvement.”
Coalition membership currently includes:
Propertymark
Possession Friend
iHowz
North East Landlords Association
Safe Agent
Property 118
Cornwall Residential Landlords Association
Greater Yarmouth Landlords Association
Humber and District Landlords Association
Portsmouth and District Landlords Association
Northwest Landlords Association
Scottish Association of Landlords