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Renters’ Rights Bill sparks industry debate

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th January 2025, 1 year ago | 14

The potential ‘unintended consequences’ on the private rented sector of the Renters’ Rights Bill was at the forefront of a...

Council expands selective licensing scheme under new Labour rules

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th January 2025, 1 year ago | 3

A new selective licensing scheme for ALL landlords with private rented sector properties in one London borough has been unveiled....

Scottish Parliament urged to address rent control concerns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th November 2024, 1 year ago | 0

The Scottish Government is being urged to consider the findings of a recent report on the Housing (Scotland) Bill –...

Propertymark warns of ‘unintended consequences’ of the Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th October 2024, 1 year ago | 3

The Renters’ Rights Bill could have severe ‘unintended consequences’ for the private rented sector (PRS), Propertymark warns. The organisation’s head...

Renters’ Rights Bill could worsen housing crisis – Propertymark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th October 2024, 1 year ago | 13

The unintended consequences of the Renters’ Rights Bill for the private rented sector (PRS) could make the housing crisis worse,...

Landlords fleeing the PRS as tenant struggles intensify

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th October 2024, 1 year ago | 4

Landlords are increasingly exiting the private rented sector (PRS), and tenants are facing rising rents, a new report reveals. The...

Renters’ Rights Bill sparks landlords’ worries over Section 21

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th October 2024, 1 year ago | 5

Most landlords (75%) are expressing huge concerns about the government’s plans to abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions as part of...

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Renters’ Rights Bill – Government reveals full details

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th September 2024, 1 year ago | 34

The UK government has revealed more details about the Renters’ Rights Bill which will see Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions being...

Industry expert urges letting agents to champion the Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th July 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Since letting agents have crucial knowledge about the private rented sector (PRS), they must push for its improvement and support...

Accidental landlords warned over selective licensing schemes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th June 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Amateur landlords are being warned about the dangers of new selective licensing schemes which could lead to hefty fines. The...

Scottish rent cap addressed a problem ‘that didn’t exist’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th April 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Scottish private sector rents have risen at a rate in line with inflation over the last nine years, according to...

Scottish landlords exploit SNP rent control loophole to increase rents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th April 2024, 2 years ago | 11

Scottish landlords are capitalising on a loophole in the SNP’s rent control laws, leading to a 12% increase in rents,...

Most tenants haven’t heard of the Renters (Reform) Bill – survey

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th March 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Despite calls for more regulation of landlords in the private rented sector (PRS), most tenants haven’t heard of the Renters...

Is the student lets end date really in the Renters Reform Bill?

Author: Readers Question

20th March 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Hi everybody, regarding the Renters Reform Bill, I know Michael Gove said that he would allow student lets to have...

Scotland’s private rent surge sparks fears of a wider rent cap

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st November 2023, 2 years ago | 5

Average rents in Scotland for new tenancies have risen by double digits for the fourth consecutive quarter, reaching up to...

Agents say the Renters (Reform) Bill is their biggest worry

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th June 2023, 3 years ago | 2

The Renters (Reform) Bill is the primary concern for letting agents with a flood of worried calls to an industry...

Scotland’s housing crisis is a ticking time bomb

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th April 2023, 3 years ago | 7

From a lack of affordable homes to rising rents, Scotland is facing a housing crisis that affects everyone. Growing numbers...

Landlords are quitting the PRS because of Government ‘indifference’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd March 2023, 3 years ago | 7

A property expert has slammed the government’s ‘indifference’ for the growing crisis in the private rented sector (PRS) as landlords...

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MPs urged to vote for measures to curb landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th June 2011, 15 years ago | 3

A proposal urging MPs to vote for tighter regulation of private landlords is likely to be booted out of Parliament...