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WEEKLY NEWS ROUNDUP – 06/05/2022
A roundup of the week’s top property and proptech news stories in partnership with Proptech-X Table of ContentsHide What now for the property sector after another interest rate increase? If Section 21 is repealed, what does it mean for landlords and tenants? NAPB: The Cost of Living Squeeze Is Set to Create a “Crisis” for…
Read MoreBenefit Changes Driving Homelessness Says New Report
Changes to the benefit system are behind the decade-long increase in homelessness from private rented housing, according to a new report for the RLA. Research by the Policy Evaluation and Research Unit at Manchester Metropolitan University for the Residential Landlords Association has found that a key driver of homelessness from the private rented sector has…
Read MoreNew housing court proposal will be good news for landlords and tenants says RLA
Responding to the launch of a consultation by the Government on establishing a new housing court, David Smith, Policy Director for the Residential Landlords Association, said: “The RLA called for a new Housing Court at the time of the last election and in its budget submission. It therefore welcomes this important consultation. “Improving and speeding…
Read MoreResponse from RLA to government’s new funding to tackle rogue landlords
Responding to news that the Government will make £2 million of new funding available to local authorities in England to help tackle rogue landlords, David Smith, Policy Director for the Residential Landlords Association said: “We welcome news of new funding for enforcement which we have long campaigned for, but believe it must be part of…
Read MoreAverage asking rents outside London have hit over £800 per month for first time according to Rightmove
Latest Rightmove Rental Price Tracker Q3 2018 report headlines ‘Drop in available rental properties pushes asking rents to record high’. The report reveals that average asking rents outside London have hit over £800 per month for the first time, fuelled by fewer available rental properties for prospective tenants to choose from. Rightmove states that in…
Read MorePRS Tenants experiencing rent increases remained high in September according to ARLA Propertmark
The latest ARLA Propertymark Private Rented Sector Report – September 2018 headlines ‘Rate of Rent Increases continues to Rise Year-On-Year’. The report reveals that the number of tenants experiencing rent hikes remained high in September. cox, the current Chief Executive said: “Although the number of landlords increasing rents for tenants dropped in September, this figure…
Read MoreTime to end discrimination against benefit claimants by buy to let mortgage providers is the call by the RLA
URGENT action is needed to tackle discrimination against benefit claimants by buy-to-let mortgage providers, this call is being made by the Residential Landlords Association (RLA) following news that a landlord has had the mortgage on a property revoked because she is renting to a benefit claimant. In a letter being sent to the Treasury Minister…
Read More40% of tenants in the Private Rented Sector saw their rents rise in August according to ARLA Propertymark
Latest ARLA Propertymark Private Rented Sector Report – August 2018 headlines ‘Rents Hit Record High’. The report reveals that in August, the number of tenants experiencing rent hikes increased to 40 per cent, from 31 per cent in July. This is the highest figure recorded since records began in January 2015. The demand from tenants…
Read MoreRLA comments on the report on private rented housing
Comenting on the recent publication of the University of York’s report on private rented housing, David Smith, Policy Director for the Residential Landlords Association said: “We welcome today’s report which the RLA contributed to. “Whilst the Government’s own data shows that 84 per cent of private tenants are satisfied with their accommodation, no one…
Read MoreDemand in the PRS in July increased to its highest level this year according to ARLA Propertymark
The latest ARLA Propertymark Private Rented Sector Report – July 2018 revealed that demand from prospective tenants increased in July, to the highest level this year so far. The supply of available properties moved in the opposite direction to demand, falling from 191 in June, to 184 last month according to ARLA Propertymark. David Cox,…
Read MoreEnergy efficient homes are good for tenants and good for landlords says RLA
Read latest news story from Residential Landlords Association (RLA) released 8th August 2018: ‘Greater Ambition Needed on Energy Efficiency of Rented Homes’. LANDLORDS are calling on the Government to be more ambitions when it comes to the energy efficiency of rented housing. Since April, all new or renewed private sector tenancies require properties to have…
Read MoreGovernment proposed model for 3 year tenancy with a 6 months break clause. (Consultation)
Open Consultation from the Ministry of Housing,Communities and Local Government published 2nd July 2018. The government is committed to increasing security for tenants in the private rented sector while balancing landlords’ needs to regain their properties when their circumstances change. This consultation invites view and comments on the benefits and barriers of landlords offering longer…
Read MorePrivate rental prices paid by tenants in GB increased by 1% in year to June 2018 according to ONS
The latest Index of Private Housing Rental Prices, Great Britain – June 2018 released by Office for National Statistics (ONS) July 2018. An experimental price index tracking the prices paid for renting property from private landlords in Great Britain. Private rental prices paid by tenants in Great Britain rose by 1.0% in the 12 months…
Read MoreThe number of tenants looking for new homes fell in May according to ARLA Propertymark
The ARLA Propertymark Private Rented Sector Report – May 2018 headlines ‘Rental Stock Rise – And So Does The Bill For Tenants’. The report reveals that the number of rental properties letting agents managed increased by four per cent in May, the highest figure recorded this year. The percentage of tenants experiencing rent hikes rose…
Read MoreRLA argues ministers need to scrap the new homes tax for landlords
A new report being published by the Residential Landlords Association’s (RLA) research exchange, PEARL, warns that the country faces a net loss of 133,000 homes for private rent over the next year. This follows Government figures showing that between March 2016 and March 2017 England saw a loss of 46,000 private rented homes. Ministers need…
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