Video that paints agents as immoral, uncaring and keen to place tenants in dangerous slum properties is 'appalling and childish' says Propertymark.

NRLA has slammed the housing group for its 'one-sided' research last week which tarred all landlords with the same evictions brush.

Nathan Emerson is unusually blunt in his criticism of Shelter's claims, which he comprehensively pulls apart as 'not representative' of PRS reality.

Fringe event to be lead by Eddie Hughes will discuss the future of renting in the context of bill.

Shelter poll reveals 45% of private tenants witnessed illegal behaviour by agents and landlords during tenancies.

Estate agency is one of 50+ organisations affiliated to the housing market including NRLA and ARLA Propertymark backing the Nationwide initiative.

Nationwide and Shelter say the private rental sector including landlords and lettings agents need major surgery in order to tip the balance of power towards tenants.

Labour, Shelter and Generation Rent housing chiefs call for new possession hearings ban but government says existing measures suffice.