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Letting agents withholding rent paid in advance?

Author: Readers Question

15th February 2024, 3 years ago | 17

Hello, I recently let one of my properties on the basis that the prospective tenant had passed all the standard...

Government action needed to prevent student landlords leaving, warns Propertymark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th February 2024, 3 years ago | 6

The government is being urged to take action to prevent a potential crisis in the student rental market as fed-up...

Propertymark urges clarity as Scottish government ends emergency rent cap

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th January 2024, 3 years ago | 0

A leading industry body has criticised the Scottish government for not providing more information on the transition to end the...

Welsh Government urged to include existing flats in fire safety reforms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th January 2024, 3 years ago | 0

The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on new fire safety regulations for high-rise buildings, following the ban on some...

Private landlords can help end homelessness in Wales – Propertymark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th January 2024, 3 years ago | 8

Propertymark has responded to a Welsh Government White Paper on Ending Homelessness which outlines its plans to reform the legislation...

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th January 2024, 3 years ago | 6

The Scottish Government has unveiled a scheme for rent arbitration procedures to help restrict big rent rises when the country’s...

Supply and demand challenges remain in the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd January 2024, 3 years ago | 1

Supply and demand remain static in the private rented sector but could soon rise in the New Year. The latest...

Housing Coalition: A new voice for the private rented sector

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th November 2023, 3 years ago | 8

The private rented sector (PRS) in the UK has a new campaign group: the Housing Coalition. The group consists of...

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...

Industry body calls for crackdown on unregulated letting agents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th November 2023, 3 years ago | 0

An industry body is warning that action must be taken to regulate property agents. Propertymark has written to Housing Secretary...

King Charles confirms plans for abolishing section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th November 2023, 3 years ago | 10

King Charles has delivered his first King’s Speech as monarch, setting out the government’s legislative agenda for the year ahead....

Leading industry body slams rent controls in Scotland

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th November 2023, 3 years ago | 2

One leading industry body has warned that there are no advantages to introducing more rent controls in Scotland. In a...

New fire safety laws introduced in England

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th October 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Business premises including holiday lets and small blocks of flats are being affected by new fire safety measures in England....

Industry body calls for housing court in Wales

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd October 2023, 3 years ago | 0

A Welsh government consultation presents plans to create an independent unified court system. The proposals by the Welsh government set...

Landlords need to be incentivised and not driven from the PRS – Propertymark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th September 2023, 3 years ago | 0

The government needs to focus on its tax policies so that landlords in the private rented sector (PRS) are incentivised...

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...

Tougher rules needed for abandoned tenancies – Propertymark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th August 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Tenant abandonment is a serious problem for landlords, who may face legal and financial risks if they try to regain...

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...

Leaseholders could end up bearing extra costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st July 2023, 3 years ago | 1

The government has launched the biggest cladding removal scheme to fix dangerous cladding for the first time. The cladding safety...

Industry body urges letting agents to comply with regulations

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th July 2023, 3 years ago | 1

An industry body has warned letting agents not to become complacent when it comes to the Renters Reform Bill. Propertymark...