Nigel Lewis ploughs through 80 pages of the ‘Renters’ Reform Bill’ White Paper and asks the industry what they make of it.
Read MoreRenting reform White Paper lands and it’s more radical than expected
The bombshell document's 12-point plan includes significant changes for letting agents including how they deal with ASTs, pets, rent rises, and benefits tenants.
Read MoreIndustry leader: ‘PRS reform must come from a culture of collaboration’
Safeagent's CEO gets to grips with the challenges faced by the private rental sector during the pandemic, and the looming reforms.
Read MoreCOMMENT: Levelling Up – the industry reacts to White Paper
Property industry leaders including, agents, insurers, property managers, lenders and trade bodies react to Michael Gove's proposals.
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Only 10% of lettings firms get Tribunal fines cancelled
Figures are revealed within the latest edition of Safeagent's enforcement toolkit for Trading Standards officers.
Read MoreTrade bodies split over how to help tenants repay Covid rent arrears
Safeagent is pushing for an upgraded Discretionary Housing Payment scheme, while Propertymark and the NRLA want a system of loans and grants.
Read MoreLondon mayor launches property licence snooping tool for tenants
Agents and landlords will have to be extra careful to ensure a rental property is licensed or risk having to repay thousands in rent.
Read MoreUp to 10% of tenants have rent arrears, letting agents report
Poll of industry by Safeagent reveals higher rent arrears including a significant number who are refusing to pay their rent.
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