Tag: decent homes standard

Letting agents sell ahead of the Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th March 2025, 2 years ago | 21

There has been an increase in smaller letting agencies looking to offload their businesses ahead of the upcoming Renters’ Rights...

Renters’ Rights Bill is doomed to fail without enforcement – NRLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th February 2025, 2 years ago | 14

As Peers prepare to discuss the Renters’ Rights Bill, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) says that Labour’s reforms are...

Angela Rayner slams Section 21 evictions as cause of homelessness

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th January 2025, 2 years ago | 59

Angela Rayner claims the Labour government want to work with landlords, but blames Section 21 evictions for having a significant...

Landlords could pay tenants up to two years’ rent for failing Decent Homes Standard as PBSA is exempt

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd December 2024, 2 years ago | 25

In an unfair loophole, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) providers will be exempt from the Decent Homes Standard, whilst landlords will...

Council faces criticism for lack of smoke alarms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd December 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Ben Beadle, CEO of the NRLA, has slammed Southwark Council for failing to manage their properties after the Regulator of...

NRLA warns landlord database will fail tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th November 2024, 2 years ago | 14

The NRLA has criticised the government’s plan for a landlord database as “bureaucratic”. Under the Renters’ Rights Bill, a private...

Private providers lead social housing growth but challenges remain

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Despite an increase in affordable housing, only 700 social homes were built in England last year, according to the Regulator...

Council apologises to tenants after receiving lowest rating from housing regulator

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th October 2024, 2 years ago | 8

A London council has issued an apology to its tenants after receiving the lowest possible rating from the Regulator of...

Propertymark calls for a balanced Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd October 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Propertymark says the Renters’ Rights Bill must provide a greater degree of balance between tenants, landlords and agents to ensure...

NRLA calls for urgent action on housing regulations after years of delay

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The NRLA is urging the government to introduce the UK’s housing, health and safety rating system (HHSRS) after years of...

Older renters fear raising concerns with landlords – Survey

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th October 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Nearly one in five (18%) older tenants report feeling uncomfortable speaking up about issues with their rented home with the...

Government to consult on new housing standards for the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th September 2024, 2 years ago | 3

The government has unveiled a series of new measures aimed at ensuring decent homes for all private rented sector (PRS)...

Angela Rayner wants to ‘work in partnership’ with PRS landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd September 2024, 2 years ago | 42

The deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner told delegates at the Labour Party conference that she wanted to ‘work in partnership’...

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Property sector reacts to Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th September 2024, 2 years ago | 8

The unveiling of the long-awaited Renters’ Rights Bill has led to a strong reaction from the property sector. The Bill...

Renters’ Rights Bill set to be introduced with immediate Section 21 ban

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th September 2024, 2 years ago | 29

The Renters’ Rights Bill will be introduced to Parliament today with Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions set to be banned...

Call for more PRS enforcement funding in England

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th March 2024, 3 years ago | 3

A charity is calling for more government funding to help councils enforce housing and health standards in the private rented...

Industry body calls for training and qualifications across the housing sectors

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th January 2024, 3 years ago | 0

Following a committee report calling for Awaab’s law to be extended to the private rented sector, one industry body argues...

Government shifts away from blanket bans on benefit recipients and families

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th November 2023, 3 years ago | 21

The government has tabled amendments to make it illegal for landlords and letting agents to have blanket bans on renting...

Inventory clerks can help landlords avoid fines under the Renters (Reform) Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th October 2023, 3 years ago | 5

The Renters (Reform Bill), which aims to improve the quality and safety of rental properties, could impose heavy fines on...

Government initiates consultation to enhance energy efficiency in social housing

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th October 2023, 3 years ago | 0

A consultation on energy efficiency standards in the social housing sector will take place next year, according to new reports....

Landlords support Decent Homes Standard for the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th April 2023, 3 years ago | 7

There is strong support for the introduction of a minimum set of property standards for the private rented sector (PRS),...