Ministry has been warned about the contract, which suggests tenants wanting a pet should be charged an additional deposit, which is no longer possible under the fees ban.

Giles Peaker of Anthony Gold claims even minor changes could present problems in court when evicting a tenant.

The minister says she wants to raise the quality of all rented homes within the private rented sector but ARLA warns the checks must not be introduced this year.

Read how MHCLG's own figures reveal a downward trend in both the number of new homes being built and 'office conversions to residential'.

The Association of International Property Professionals has asked the government to clarify if legislation applies to 'passive' overseas agents.

The National Trading Standards Estate Agency Team (NTSEAT) has today launched a survey to find out how widespread the use of referral fees from solicitors, surveyors, financial advisors and removal firms is…

Read how a leading MP and Select Committee chair has called for lettings agents to stop encouraging longer tenancies within the PRS.

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG ) does not expect the letting fees ban to come into force until Spring 2019...