Government consultation launched to extend Awaab’s Law to private rentals
Government consultation launched to extend Awaab’s Law to private rentals The government has opened a consultation on extending Awaab’s Law, which sets strict repair deadlines for serious hazards, from social housing to the private rented
Rents expected to rise by Christmas as landlord supply remains tight
Rents expected to rise by Christmas as landlord supply remains tight The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) latest survey shows lettings agents expect rents to increase by Christmas amid rising tenant demand and limited
Propertymark to press government on mandatory agent qualifications
Propertymark to press government on mandatory agent qualifications Propertymark plans to engage with the government regarding proposals for mandatory licensing and qualifications for letting agents, aiming to clarify details and ensure fair regulation. Propertymark has
Chestertons reports lettings activity rise and appoints new short lets chief
Chestertons reports lettings activity rise and appoints new short lets chief Chestertons has announced a 7% increase in tenant demand and a 3% rise in move-ins since May, alongside appointing Jordana Miles as Head of
Making Tax Digital expansion prompts calls for clearer guidance for landlords
Making Tax Digital expansion prompts calls for clearer guidance for landlords Landlords face new obligations under Making Tax Digital as the income threshold for mandatory digital reporting drops to £30,000 next April, prompting calls for
Dwelly warns private rental sector faces tough period amid AI shift
Dwelly warns private rental sector faces tough period amid AI shift Dwelly, a PropTech platform that has acquired multiple small UK letting agencies, warns the private rental sector is under pressure from rising regulation and
UK housing market stagnates amid rising mortgage rate concerns
UK housing market stagnates amid rising mortgage rate concerns UK house prices remained flat in September as higher mortgage rates and economic uncertainty weigh on buyer confidence. Experts warn that downward pressure on prices may
London Flats See High Proportion Sold at a Loss Over Five to Ten Years
London Flats See High Proportion Sold at a Loss Over Five to Ten Years Nearly 40% of London flats resold within five to ten years have been sold at a loss, according to e.surv Chartered
Greater Manchester launches new programme to boost landlord compliance
Greater Manchester launches new programme to boost landlord compliance A new initiative called Better Renting has been launched in Greater Manchester to help landlords meet their legal obligations amid ongoing rental sector reforms. The programme
Propertymark issues new guide for agents on tenants with pets
Propertymark issues new guide for agents on tenants with pets Propertymark has published a detailed guide to help letting agents manage pet requests in rented properties, reflecting the rights introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act
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