Timothy Douglas
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Levelling up White Paper confirms big changes for the private rented sector
Measures that will involve letting agents directly include a national landlord register, a 'decent homes standard' and abolishing Section 21.
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Get ready for Right to Rent changes or risk a fine, agents are warned
Propertymark says letting agents must 'get ahead of the game' as significant changes to Right to Rent checks are now only a few months away.
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Govt puts the squeeze on building owners over cladding remediation
As Govt launches new online service to track building owners' action, there's still no confirmation that landlords can benefit from the measures.
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MP joins industry calls for Ministers to ‘get on with it’ and bring in renters reform bill
MP Catherine West and Propertymark say they are concerned by the government's continuing silence on when the reforms will become law.
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Estate agents back LibDem calls to rein-in ‘damaging’ Airbnb short lets
Propertymark has welcomed comments by Tim Farron in parliament that short lets are damaging the traditional lets market many agents rely on.
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COVID-19
Are you compliant with Propertymark’s new Covid guidance?
Trade body has significantly refreshed its guidance on operating an estate agency during Covid following the arrival of Omicron.
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Industry warns government that many landlords cannot afford EPC upgrades
Propertymark comments follow report by lender TMW that discovered half of landlords it polled are set to sell up rather than pay EPC costs.
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Exclusive blog: Does Propertymark influence government policy?
After years of being a largely reticent organisation, Propertymark is now keen to explain what it does on the quiet in Whitehall and beyond.
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Tenants will not have to be re-checked by agents for Right to Rent says Home Office
Face-to-face Right to Rent checks are due to restart soon but tenants will NOT have be re-checked for agents to be compliant, says Home Office.
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Government extends evictions ban once more, this time until 31st May
Housing minister says that despite Government's roadmap to Covid restrictions being wound-down, tenants still need protecting from eviction.
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