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Many agents ‘not filling in all material information’ within listings
Tuesday 20th August 2024
Nigel Lewis
Estate agents’ compliance with Trading Standards guidance on material information remains incomplete, new research has revealed. Helen Price, who is completing a PhD at the Bartlett School of Planning…
Political paws! No.10’s moggy backs growing pets in lets campaign
Thursday 15th August 2024
Simon Cairnes
No.10 Downing Street’s resident tabby Larry has used his social media to call for people to lend their support to a campaign to allow ‘lets with pets’within the Renter’s Rights Bill. The tweet,…
Big mould fine shows councils getting serious about property quality
Tuesday 13th August 2024
Nigel Lewis
A rogue landlord has been ordered to pay £4,000 after renting a damp and mouldy home to a family, a sign that councils are getting tougher on those who operate sub-standard homes ahead…
Stricter EPC targets for private rental sector ‘must come with cash help’
Tuesday 6th August 2024
Graham Norwood
Propertymark says stricter rules for EPC ratings in the private rental sector must be backed up with incentives and financial support. The…
Warning that Labour will be stricter on lettings compliance
Wednesday 31st July 2024
Graham Norwood
Compliance issues are on the increase in the private rented sector according to a prominent industry supplier. Inventory and software chief Nick…
Renters Rights Bill promised by government in blizzard of new laws
Wednesday 17th July 2024
Graham Norwood
A new Renters' Rights Bill is to be introduced into Parliament, it's been confirmed today. The announcement was made in the King's Speech:…
Rents rising in most areas as high interest rates hit long-term supply
Monday 15th July 2024
Graham Norwood
Asking rents continue to show positive, albeit lower, growth in most regions according to the property website Home. The site conducts a monthly lettings market snapshot and…
Households will have to invest in Green technology - Carney
Friday 12th July 2024
Graham Norwood
Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney is warning that homeowners, including those serving the private rental sector, will have…
Matthew Pennycook appointed as Labour housing minister
Thursday 11th July 2024
Nigel Lewis
Landlords may be relieved to hear that an MP with experience of the private rented sector has been appointed to the Government. Matthew Pennycook has been confirmed as Labour's key housing minister a day after Angela Rayner was appointed…
Tenants reveal biggest ‘deal breakers’ when looking for rental property
Thursday 11th July 2024
Graham Norwood
Data sourced from millions of Barclays current accounts reveals spending on rent and mortgages rose just 1.5% year-on-year in June – much slower than May’s uplift…