First Minister Humza Yousaf says he plans to introduce a New Deal for Tenants as part of his new housing policies to tackle homelessness and the PRS supply shortage.
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Ben Thompson of the Mortgage Advice Bureau says the Government must help landlords to meet EPC standards.
Read MoreEPC ‘to earn billions for economy’ if landlords fully retrofit properties
Eight out of 10 properties have at least one low-cost energy efficiency improvement recommendation, including energy-efficient lighting or loft insulation.
Read MoreZero Deposit boss calls for Code as CMA slams sector
Sam Reynolds says that the CMA’s latest progress report on private rented housing should be welcomed by those within the sector.
Read MoreLabour’s Angela Rayner takes on Gove with housing brief
Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner replaces Lisa Nandy as Shadow Levelling Up Secretary, covering housing and communities.
Read MoreCouncil wins £285,000 court fine against property firm
Ibrahim Has, owner and director of Has & Co. Properties, exploited Hackney’s housing shortage by squeezing 13 tiny flats above a pub.
Read MoreNegotiator ‘unfairly sacked’ after relationship broke down, says Tribunal
An employment tribunal judge found Holland Properties dismissed a sales and lettings negotiator unfairly and refused a right to appeal.
Read MoreMajor SW city launches plans to clamp down on rented properties
Bristol says it wants to bring in a city-wide HMO scheme and a larger set of selective licensing zones as part of plans to regulate landlords and letting agents.
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