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 …
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 …
Increasing council tax premiums on second homes will not solve Scotland’s housing crisis, claims a leading industry body.
Propertymark gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee and urged Scottish MPs n…
An industry body is warning that action must be taken to regulate property agents.
Propertymark has written to Housing Secretary Michael Gove urging comprehensive regulation for both letting and sales agents.
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King Charles has delivered his first King’s Speech as monarch, setting out the government’s legislative agenda for the year ahead.
The speech outlined 21 bills that ministers aim to pass in the next Parliamentary session, which will last un…
One leading industry body has warned that there are no advantages to introducing more rent controls in Scotland.
In a discussion with Scottish government officials, Propertymark urged ministers to look at evidence of rent controls in other countries wh…
Demand continues to outpace supply in the lettings market, according to new data.
The latest figures from Propertymark’s Housing Insight report reveal a stark gap between the supply of available rental properties and the surging number of new tenants e…
Business premises including holiday lets and small blocks of flats are being affected by new fire safety measures in England.
All businesses must record a fire risk assessment and fire safety arrangements in full.
The Home Office has published guides w…
A consultation in Northern Ireland seeks to change fire safety measures to local buildings.
The Department of Finance has issued proposals for new requirements for fire suppression systems and the duty to share fire safety information for buildings ove…
A Welsh government consultation presents plans to create an independent unified court system.
The proposals by the Welsh government set out plans to consolidate nine devolved tribunals into a single coherent system which includes both First-Tier and Ap…
Demand continues to outstrip supply as rents continue to rocket, one industry body warns.
Propertymark’s Housing Insight report reveals August 2023 had an average of 197 prospective tenants registering compared to 149 in July 2022.
Figures in August 20…
The Prime Minister has confirmed plans to water down the phasing out of gas boilers.
The delay will mean landlords do not need to install all new gas boilers in new builds and existing properties in England by 2035.
The government needs to focus on its tax policies so that landlords in the private rented sector (PRS) are incentivised to remain and help house people and not be forced out.
That’s the verdict of Propertymark which is highlighting the steps that…
The mismatch between supply and demand is putting huge pressure on renters, according to a new report.
The latest figures from Propertymark’s Housing Insight report reveal a 38% increase in the number of prospective tenants looking for a property compa…
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