Tag: Renters Reform Bill

Gove vows to ban no-fault evictions by the next election

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th February 2024, 2 years ago | 21

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has pledged to ban Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions in England by the next general election, which...

Shelter hits out over rising tenant eviction numbers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th February 2024, 2 years ago | 18

The housing charity Shelter has condemned the government for ‘bowing to vested interests’ and delaying the implementation of the Renters...

The Renters (Reform) Bill will harm tenants and landlords, warns property expert

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th February 2024, 2 years ago | 27

A property expert is warning that the Renters (Reform) Bill, which aims to end no-fault evictions and improve security for...

What changes will Labour make to the Renters (Reform) Bill?

Author: Ranjan Bhattacharya

31st January 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Will a Labour Government mean tough times ahead for buy-to-let landlords and buy-to-let property investors?  And what amendments will Labour...

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...

Financial strain and abolition of Section 21 are driving landlords out of the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd January 2024, 2 years ago | 15

“A perfect storm” is how one legal expert describes the difficult position of landlords within the private rented sector (PRS),...

Older renters face isolation as rents soar

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd January 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Older renters are being forced out of their homes and communities due to sky-rocketing rents, according to new research. The...

Landlords are optimistic about the PRS despite challenges – NRLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd January 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Landlord confidence in the private rented sector (PRS) rose significantly in the third quarter of 2023 after hitting record lows,...

NRLA chief meets minister to discuss Renters (Reform) Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th January 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Ben Beadle, the chief executive of the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), has met with the minister for the private...

Renters face higher rents and fewer choices in 2024, Rightmove warns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th January 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Tenants face the prospect of rents rising even higher this year and the number of homes to rent will continue...

Here’s to 2024 – a failing Renters (Reform) Bill or landlords voting with their feet?

Author: Landlord Crusader

29th December 2023, 2 years ago | 22

Will landlords bail out in 2024 as the Renters (Reform) Bill gets closer or will we stick it out for...

Christmas struggles for renters seeking pet-friendly rental properties

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd December 2023, 2 years ago | 14

Finding a pet-friendly rental property during the festive season is proving to be a tough challenge for renters. According to...

Renters (Reform) Bill will fail without cash help for councils

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th December 2023, 2 years ago | 4

The government’s Renters (Reform) Bill will fail without proper financial support of local authorities to deliver it, MPs have warned....

Periodic tenancies could make being a landlord riskier

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th December 2023, 2 years ago | 9

The Renters’ (Reform) Bill will scrap fixed-term tenancies (ASTs) and introduce periodic ones that could expose landlords’ properties to more...

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...

Student housing supply threatened by ban of fixed-term tenancies

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd November 2023, 2 years ago | 1

The ban on fixed-term tenancies for students will create “severe consequences” in the private rented sector, warns expert. Calum MacInnes,...

Property sector anticipates the government’s Autumn Statement

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st November 2023, 2 years ago | 2

With the government’s Autumn Statement tomorrow, the property sector is keenly awaiting the Chancellor’s key announcements. Many in the sector...

Government shifts away from blanket bans on benefit recipients and families

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th November 2023, 2 years ago | 21

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

Professional body backs property portal and wants continued use of selective licensing

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th November 2023, 2 years ago | 6

A professional membership body has expressed support for a property portal for landlords but believes it won’t remove the need...

Renters Reform Bill debate heats up in Committee stage

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th November 2023, 2 years ago | 6

The Renters Reform Bill is taking centre stage and is beginning its next passage through the House of Commons to...