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Rental market
Letting agent sees near 80% jump in new rentals
Charlotte Partridge says her Midlands agency has signed up a record number of lettings so far this year.
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Regulation & Law
Agents warned about deposit registration risk in new tenancy rules
The Renters’ Rights Act has created a compliance risk for agents if deposit processes aren’t updated, warns The Letting Partnership’s Chris Mason.
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Regulation & Law
No warnings before fines for landlords, legal expert warns
Phil Turtle, Director of Landlord Licensing & Defence, is urging landlords to get their compliance in order now.
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Nigel Lewis
The creaky Tribunal system won’t cope with a rise in contested rent increases
Those working within the industry are worried that Ministers haven't realised how unprepared Tribunals are for a deluge of tenants contesting rises.
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Guest Blogs
Is the British love affair with property finally on the rocks?
The UK housing market is no longer a one-way bet, nor a one-size-fits-all solution, explains Trevor Abrahmsohn, of Glentree International.
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Nigel Lewis
Is the Renters’ Rights Act the housing nirvana Labour promised?
While industry seniors and Ministers have applauded the legislation, others point out its red tape is already having unintended consequences.
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Auctions
Investors exploit landlord exodus at auction
Professional landlords are swooping in to buy up tenanted properties as Renters' Rights Act impact affects the market.
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Rental market
Feared spike in rents ahead of Renters’ Rights Act ‘did not happen’
Siân Hemming-Metcalfe, of Inventory Base, says there is no evidence of rent hikes before the Act came in.
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Regulation & Law
Two million landlords and their agents ‘could face £7,000 fines’ for rental Act failure
New Freedom of Information data reveals a low number of landlords have downloaded new mandatory info sheet for tenants.
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Regulation & Law
Worried landlords overwhelm NRLA’s helplines
Record surge in calls as landlords seek help with the new rental rules, says NRLA boss Ben Beadle.
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