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Most landlords don’t understand the Renters (Reform) Bill – survey

While the controversial Renters (Reform) Bill is making its way through Parliament, most landlords don’t know what is in it, a survey finds.
The Bill will deliver one of the biggest changes to England’s private rented sector.

Propertymark calls for better landlord support in Wales

Propertymark is urging the Welsh Government to learn from Scotland’s experience with legislative changes in the private rented sector (PRS) with increased support for landlords to understand and follow new regulations.
Speaking at the Local Gover…

10,000 rental homes in London could be lost to short lets

London’s rental market is under threat, warns Propertymark, as landlords look to exploit a deadline and convert their rental properties into short-term lets ahead of new regulations.
That’s because new rules will see new short-term lets hav…

Propertymark calls for specialist housing courts

Propertymark has urged the government to introduce specialist housing courts to handle eviction cases and other housing issues more efficiently and fairly.
The organisation says that specialist housing courts, with expert judges, would reduce the burde…

Letting agents withholding rent paid in advance?

Hello, I recently let one of my properties on the basis that the prospective tenant had passed all the standard checks and was willing to pay 6 months rent upfront.
I expected a statement and a deposit for 6 months rent into my account

Government action needed to prevent student landlords leaving, warns Propertymark

The government is being urged to take action to prevent a potential crisis in the student rental market as fed-up landlords increasingly look to sell, warns Propertymark.
The professional body for the property sector points to a survey by Save the Student

Rents fluctuate amidst supply shortages in PRS

Tenant demand is still continuing to outstrip supply with letting agents seeing a reduction in stock levels.
The latest figures from Propertymark’s Housing Insight report reveal a 16% fall in the number of new tenancies signed in December.

Majority of letting agents find the Renters (Reform) Bill unfair

Letting agents believe the consequences of the Renters (Reform) Bill could significantly harm the private rented sector.  
A Propertymark survey reveals a massive 94% of letting agents believe more landlords will leave the PRS if the bill becomes law.

Propertymark urges clarity as Scottish government ends emergency rent cap

A leading industry body has criticised the Scottish government for not providing more information on the transition to end the emergency rent cap.
Propertymark says more clarification is needed about Rent Service Scotland’s ability to assess market re…

Welsh Government urged to include existing flats in fire safety reforms

The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on new fire safety regulations for high-rise buildings, following the ban on some combustible materials in 2018.
The new rules would cover more materials, buildings and emergency systems, but they would…

Private landlords can help end homelessness in Wales – Propertymark

Propertymark has responded to a Welsh Government White Paper on Ending Homelessness which outlines its plans to reform the legislation on homelessness prevention.
The organisation has expressed its support for some of the key proposals, while also high…

Scotland unveils transition plan from its rent cap – but will still suppress rents

The Scottish Government has unveiled a scheme for rent arbitration procedures to help restrict big rent rises when the country’s rent cap ends in March.
Propertymark says that Patrick Harvie, the minister for zero carbon buildings, active travel …

Supply and demand challenges remain in the PRS

Supply and demand remain static in the private rented sector but could soon rise in the New Year.
The latest figures from Propertymark’s Housing Insight Report reveal that 25% of letting agents saw rents rise in November 2023.

Industry body calls for tax incentives to achieve net-zero targets in Northern Ireland

A leading industry body is urging for adequate funding to implement energy efficiency targets in Northern Ireland.
Propertymark has urged the Department of Finance to consider implementing more realistic energy targets for private rented property and …

Legislation uncertainty causing chaos in PRS, claims industry body

Uncertainty in legislation is causing high rents in the private rented sector, according to a new report.
Propertymark’s Housing Insight Report, reveals 44% of letting agents have seen rents rise in October.
One agent told the report that the Renters …

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