Rental market
News covering the Private Rented Sector with relevance to letting agents and landlords and the wider residential property industry.
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Renters ‘harder hit by cost of living crisis than homeowners’
Figures from the ONS show that tenants are struggling to pay energy bills, and are being forced to borrow money.
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Propertymark hits back at claim it let agents down over EPC rules
The trade body says it has done everything it can to persuade the Government that new regulations must be realistic and workable.
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Estate agents ‘let down’ by trade bodies over EPC changes
Jeremy Clarke, a Belvoir agent in Dorset, has attacked the representative bodies saying they have done little to help agents and landlords.
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Rent cap and evictions ban under spotlight as Sturgeon quits
The lettings sector in Scotland is waiting to see if the resignation of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will affect rent and evictions policies.
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Estate agent warns of ‘mass exodus’ as EPC deadline nears
Jason Davies of Davies Properties in West Yorkshire says landlords will not spend thousands upgrading properties.
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Majority of landlords ‘not ready’ for EPC rules challenge
A survey of landlords by mortgage firm MFS shows that only 38% know what is required under the regulations.
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Tenant exodus hits London as tenants look for lower rents
New research shows 40% of renters in London who decide to move will leave the capital for other areas.
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MPs’ reform plan for rental market gets mixed reaction from agents
A report on renters reform from MPs on a House of Commons committee calls for housing courts and a single ombudsman.
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MPs support Government’s plans to scrap Section 21 evictions
A House of Commons committee has supported repeal of 'no fault' evictions and an end to fixed term tenancies.
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