Housing Benefit freeze leaves a million tenants struggling with rent
Housing Benefit freeze leaves a million tenants struggling with rent Citizens Advice warns that over a million private renters on housing benefit face a significant shortfall due to the Local Housing Allowance freeze amid rising
Investor sell-off intensifies as landlords list portfolios for sale
Investor sell-off intensifies as landlords list portfolios for sale Property management firm Rushbrook reports nearly £1.4 billion worth of rental portfolios are currently on the market across England, signalling a growing trend of landlords exiting
Letting agents warned AI adoption is essential to stay competitive
Letting agents warned AI adoption is essential to stay competitive Former ARLA president Sally Lawson has cautioned letting agents that ignoring artificial intelligence tools risks falling behind. She emphasises AI’s role in reducing administrative burdens,
Annual rental growth accelerates across Great Britain in September
Annual rental growth accelerates across Great Britain in September New data from Hamptons reveals that rental growth on newly agreed tenancies in Great Britain rose by 2.7% over the past year, marking the fastest increase
Software chief questions effectiveness of new rental database for landlords
Software chief questions effectiveness of new rental database for landlords The Private Rented Sector Database will launch in December with a £65 annual fee per property, but a leading software executive doubts it will effectively
AI emerges as leading fraud risk for UK letting agents
AI emerges as leading fraud risk for UK letting agents A recent survey reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) is now viewed as the biggest financial fraud threat facing letting agents in the UK private rental
Investor opportunities increase as asking prices fall across Britain
Investor opportunities increase as asking prices fall across Britain Rightmove reports that asking prices for homes have declined in many parts of Britain, with affordability pressures and high mortgage rates driving sellers to lower expectations.
New selective licensing scheme begins in Burton upon Trent
New selective licensing scheme begins in Burton upon Trent From New Year’s Day, landlords in 16 streets of Burton upon Trent must obtain a selective licence under a new scheme lasting until the end of
Older tenants struggle with rent due to Housing Benefit freeze
Older tenants struggle with rent due to Housing Benefit freeze Independent Age warns that 69% of older private renters on Housing Benefit cannot fully cover rent, often sacrificing essentials. They call for an end to
Tribunal rulings raise evidence standards for landlord rent increases
Tribunal rulings raise evidence standards for landlord rent increases Recent First Tier Tribunal decisions have set a higher evidential threshold for landlords seeking rent rises, emphasising the need for detailed, accurate property comparisons and robust
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