by peter littlewood | Sep 25, 2024 | Industry News
We have been informed by the Home Office that the updated guidance for landlords (letting agents) has been published on 23 September. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/landlords-guide-to-right-to-rent-checks Updates include: Clarification within List A Group...
by peter littlewood | Sep 24, 2024 | Green issues
Ed Miliband, the UK’s Energy Secretary, has pledged to enforce a ban on landlords renting out properties that do not meet specific energy efficiency standards, as outlined during the Labour Party conference in Liverpool. His plan involves requiring landlords to...
by peter littlewood | Sep 23, 2024 | Industry News
The Telegraph has published an article from a tenant, with the view that 'Renters are the real villains of the rental crisis – they’re worse than landlords' The article can be seen here (subscription may be necessary) where the the article describes the writer's...
by peter littlewood | Sep 23, 2024 | Industry News
Airbnb has endorsed the Labour Party's move to abolish Section 21 evictions, through a paid article on LabourList written by John Park, Airbnb’s head of government affairs and public policy for Northern Europe. In his article, Park highlights Airbnb's support for the...
by peter littlewood | Sep 23, 2024 | Industry News
Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner opened the Labour Party conference with a series of major housing policy announcements. The measures aim to improve the quality, safety, and availability of homes across both the social rented and private...