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The Telegraph have run an article on the potential ban on holiday lets. It can be seen here (subscription might be required) stating ‘Second home owners could be banned from renting out their properties on websites such as Airbnb, in new plans being drawn up by the...

A new petition states: “Regulation of Property Agents has been requested by industry bodies for many years – and a Government working party investigated and reported – yet nothing has happened since.Ireland has a working system, which could be copied (why reinvent the...

The Telegraph has published an article on how to minimise problem tenants.  It can be seen here (subscription might be necessary) and says the first wave of rules won’t apply until late 2023 or early 2024 at best. So landlords really shouldn’t be rushing into selling...

Brighton could become the first city in England to crack down on second homes after councillors ordered plans for a ban to be drawn up. New rules which would ban any new-build properties from becoming second homes or holiday lets will be drafted after a vote by...

Providing good-quality housing with stylish and well-equipped interiors is the only way to go if landlords want to attract and keep high-paying tenants, says a survey of 1,000 UK adults by Hatch Interiors. “In tough economic times, renters are needing to see real...

The Telegraph have run an article on the threat of landlords leaving the market. It can be seen here (subscription might be required), stating that ‘Plans to ban “no-fault” evictions and restrict landlords’ ability to take control of their property will spook lenders...

The UK Government is seeking views on proposals to make landlords legally obliged to make reasonable adjustments to common areas of rented properties: outside areas, entrances, hallways, landings, and stairwells, more accessible for disabled people. The consultation...

In addition to the recent White Paper, the government has published six other documents, namely: the government response to Considering the case for a Housing Court call for evidence explaining why it does not think there is a need for a separate housing court and how...

Numerous organisations have published responses to the government’s white paper on the private rented sector. Responses include those by the following: Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, for which click here Citizens Advice, for which click here Generation...

Letting agents in Suffolk have warned plans to ban ‘no fault’ evictions in England could lead to fewer homeowners putting their properties on the private rental market. Under proposals in the Renters Reform Bill white paper, landlords will be prevented from evicting...