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Renters’ Reform Bill: still no date set for legislation
Thursday 6th February 2020
The Renters’ Reform Bill worries many in the private rental sector but the government says there is still no date for the legislation. The Bill was formally announced in the Queen’s Speech before Christmas and will contain: - abolishing section 21 of…
Draft Electrical Regulations for Landlords Published (England)
Thursday 16th January 2020
Under Part 5 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016, provision was made to allow for legislation to be created for electrical safety standards in private rented property. The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private…
4 things tenants should watch out for at Christmas
Thursday 19th December 2019
It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but Christmas brings certain risks to rental properties. As we enter the festive season we want to best prepare our tenants…
Section 21 WILL be scrapped - it’s in Thursday’s Queen’s Speech
Thursday 19th December 2019
Number 10 briefings to the national media suggest that the scrapping of Section 21 - long talked about by the previous Conservative government - will be one of four key measures…
Rent controls are ‘dead in the water’ confirms housing Secretary
Wednesday 13th November 2019
Housing secretary Robert Jenrick has poured cold water on the idea of rent controls despite initially saying he was considering the controversial private rental market policy. His department originally said rent controls were…
Scrap stamp duty on buy to let! Trade body sets Election demand
Thursday 31st October 2019
One of the leading lettings sector trade bodies has unveiled what it describes as “a positive vision for the private rented sector” ahead of the General Election. The Residential Landlords Association says the sector is regarded too…
We're Happy! Vast majority of tenants perfectly content to rent
Wednesday 23rd October 2019
Contrary to the impressions given in some quarters, no fewer than 75 per cent of tenants are happy to rent, and…
A sex toy, a giant python and glowing swear words - all left by tenants...
Wednesday 16th October 2019
Giant glow-in-the-dark swear words, a sex toy and a pet python are among some of the items that students left in their accommodation when they moved out over the summer, according to The Deposit Protection Service. Part of The…
UPAD have today closed their virtually doors
Monday 14th October 2019
We are very sorry to here that online agency UPAD have today closed their virtually doors. This must be…
RLA claims scrapping Section 21 'dead on arrival' as consultation closes tomorrow
Friday 11th October 2019
The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has submitted its response to the government's consultation on scrapping Section 21 evictions, which closes tomorrow at 11.45pm. The organisation says the government's proposals 'will not work' and will…