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Rent rises reach record high: claims Propertymark
A record 68 per cent of letting agents reported that landlords raised rents in May, up from 67 per cent the previous month, according to Arla Propertymark. The average number of new prospective tenants who registered with letting agent branches...
Portsmouth landlord forced to remove triple-glazed windows
A landlord has criticised a council for ordering him to remove "energy efficient" triple-glazed windows. Mike West replaced single-glazed sliding sash windows with UPVC triple-glazed ones while renovating his Victorian house in Southsea,...
Agent accuses Ombudsman of being “an indolent Chihuahua” slur
A lettings agent who wants tenants to take out policies to fund complaints against agencies and landlords has branded the social housing sector’s redress service “an indolent Chihuahua.” Ajay Jagota, who runs his KIS lettings agency based in Tyne...
People in rented homes could get a year’s rent paid back due to landlord eviction rules
Generation Rent; the Mirror and many local papers are urging tenants to check if they have been charges unnecessary fees, and might be liable for some kind of recompense. The full wording is below, but we urge you to ensure you carry out your let...
Government online repair checker for tenants
The Government has launched an online checker for tenants titled ‘Check how to get repairs done in your rented home.’ Click here to view the page and use the software. The page says: Use this checker to find out: – how to get something fixed by...
Private rental market summary statistics – England: April 2020 to March 2021
The Office for National Statistics released median monthly rental prices for the private rental market in England, calculated using data from the Valuation Office Agency. The release shows: The median monthly rent was £730 for England, recorded...
New Covid guidance for landlords and tenants
The MHCLG have published non-statutory guidance for landlords, tenants and local authorities in the private and social rented sectors in the context of Coronavirus (Covid-19). The guidance had been updated following the extension of Step 3 of the...
Deadline for applying for EU Settlement scheme
At a Glance European Economic Area nationals and their families who were residing in the United Kingdom by December 31, 2020 must submit applications under the EU Settlement Scheme on or before June 30, 2021 to remain lawfully resident in the...
Southwark – HMO Licensing Consultation Update
Southwark has been operating a borough wide Additional Licensing scheme together with a Selective Licensing scheme that covered part of the borough. Both schemes ended on 31 December 2020 however Southwark Council is currently consulting on plans...
Study warns private landlords are reducing their housing benefit lettings
The number of private landlords willing to let to housing benefit tenants is falling due to the way Universal Credit is administered, a study has warned today. The research, published by the University of York’s Centre for Housing Policy and funded...
Landlord fined after ignoring council abatement notice
A tenant was put at risk from a ceiling that partially collapsed and was left unable to use her shower after her landlords failed to adequately repair a leak.Sunita and Surinder Paul have each been fined £500 for breaching a Wolverhampton council...
Manchester to extend licensing
The Manchester Evening News have run the following article:- Landlords could be made to apply for a licence to tackle housing and anti-social behaviour issues in Gorton and Abbey Hey, Harpurhey, and Clayton and Openshaw. Plans have been...
Housing conditions in the private rented sector – England
The House of Commons Library published a briefing paper covering private rented sector housing conditions. It explains the legislative framework and identifies some of the key issues with it. For the briefing paper, click here.
Leasehold high-rise flats: who pays for fire safety work?
The House of Commons Library has published a briefing paper considering the debate about who is responsible for paying for fire safety works on blocks of flats in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire. For the briefing paper, click here.
More Court judgments to be made available
The Ministry of Justice has announced that important court and tribunal judgments will be available via The National Archives for the first time, which, the MoJ says, will increase transparency and secure free access for all. The website will host...
Confidence in rental market up outside London
SpareRom have conducted a survey recently:- The UK’s rental market has been on a rollercoaster ride over the past 15 months. With a string of lockdowns and constant uncertainty over which industries will be able to reopen when, tenants have found...
BPF threaten to sue after eviction ban extended
Commercial property owners are exploring legal action against the government after ministers extended the moratorium on evictions until March, leaving £6 billion of rent arrears unpaid. Last week, Robert Jenrick, the communities secretary, said...
Lloyds Bank set to buy first property as it plans to become a private landlord
Lloyds Bank has reportedly agreed to acquire a block of flats in Nene Wharf, Peterborough, and could start renting them out as soon as next month. It is understood there are almost 50 flats in the block, with the bank expected to manage the...
Blackpool’s battle to make landlords accountable for actions of tenants
A dedicated anti-social behaviour officer is working with landlords in central Blackpool as part of measures to control unruly tenants. The role is being funded through the Central Selective Licensing Scheme designed to drive up standards in the...
Poor referencing discriminates against tenants – claim
A PropTech company says sloppy referencing by agents and landlords effectively means that around a third of prospective tenants are discriminated against.Due diligence firm Homeppl claims that this is because referencing typically relies on credit...
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House prices rise The latest data from Halifax showed that house prices rose in October after six consecutive monthly...
MoneyWeek review of the Kings Speech
MoneyWeek has published a review of the Kings Speech, which can be seen here. As well as reviewing proposed leasehold...
The Government’s inaction and the rising interest rates are driving landlords out of the rental market
A study by Yorkshire Building Society (YBS) revealed that more than half of landlords feel they are being ‘squeezed...
Can you claim eco-improvement cash?
Have you checked to see if you can get a grant towards improving your rental property? Note however, the Government...
Why the Renters’ Reform Coalition is bad for landlords AND tenants
Property118 has published a blog giving their reasons why the Renters’ Reform Coalition (RRC) is harming both...
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