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Propertymark pushes for letting agents’ inclusion in Good Landlord Charter

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th July 2024, 2 years ago | 1

An industry body wants letting agents to be included in Andy Burnham’s Good Landlord Charter. The charter aims to “empower...

Prospective tenants struggle as reference failures rise amid Labour government concerns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th July 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Propertymark members report many prospective tenants are failing reference checks as many are worried about a Labour government.   The...

Legislative uncertainty impacts tenant demand

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th May 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Ongoing legislative uncertainty and high rents are causing demand to decrease, according to one industry body. Propertymark’s Housing Insight report...

Rental market under strain as demand outpaces supply

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th April 2024, 2 years ago | 5

A new report reveals demand consistently outstripping supply in the rental market, leading many landlords to sell as their mortgage...

Rents fluctuate amidst supply shortages in PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st January 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Tenant demand is still continuing to outstrip supply with letting agents seeing a reduction in stock levels. The latest figures...

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th January 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Letting agents believe the consequences of the Renters (Reform) Bill could significantly harm the private rented sector.   A Propertymark...

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th December 2023, 2 years ago | 0

A leading industry body is urging for adequate funding to implement energy efficiency targets in Northern Ireland. Propertymark has urged...

Legislation uncertainty causing chaos in PRS, claims industry body

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th December 2023, 2 years ago | 0

Uncertainty in legislation is causing high rents in the private rented sector, according to a new report. Propertymark’s Housing Insight...

Propertymark slams proposed council tax hike on second homes in Scotland

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd November 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Increasing council tax premiums on second homes will not solve Scotland’s housing crisis, claims a leading industry body. Propertymark gave...

Housing crisis continues as demand surges past supply

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th October 2023, 3 years ago | 1

Demand continues to outpace supply in the lettings market, according to new data. The latest figures from Propertymark’s Housing Insight...

Northern Ireland plans to change fire safety measures for buildings

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th October 2023, 3 years ago | 0

A consultation in Northern Ireland seeks to change fire safety measures to local buildings. The Department of Finance has issued...

Mismatch between supply and demand continues to dominate the lettings market

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th September 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Demand continues to outstrip supply as rents continue to rocket, one industry body warns. Propertymark’s Housing Insight report reveals August...

Property sector reacts to Prime Minister’s announcement on watering down green targets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st September 2023, 3 years ago | 4

The Prime Minister has confirmed plans to water down the phasing out of gas boilers. The delay will mean landlords...

Mismatch between supply and demand widens

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd August 2023, 3 years ago | 0

The mismatch between supply and demand is putting huge pressure on renters, according to a new report. The latest figures...

Tenants not interested in a property’s EPC rating

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th August 2023, 3 years ago | 12

An industry body claims while engagement in energy-efficiency ratings is on the rise, tenants rarely show much interest in a...

Section 21 removal will cause chaos in courts

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th August 2023, 3 years ago | 38

A leading industry body is warning the Justice Secretary that the removal of Section 21 will cause harm to the...

Tax incentives required for EPC improvements

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th August 2023, 3 years ago | 3

An industry body is urging the chancellor to introduce tax incentives for energy improvements for PRS homes. Propertymark has written...

London landlords urged to take part in survey

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th August 2023, 3 years ago | 1

A leading industry body wants to hear from landlords in London about their future plans for investment. Propertymark and the...