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Awaab’s Law to Cover More Issues from This Autumn
Awaab’s Law will become stricter from this autumn, with the same deadlines now applying to a wider range of issues, according to Landlord Today.
Landlords Face Major Losses from Tenant Fraud, Says Report
A report highlights that landlords are losing billions due to tenant fraud, according to Goodlord calculations cited by Landlord Today.
New Tory Policy Aims to Boost Demand for Private Rentals
A new Conservative policy has been announced to increase demand for private rentals, according to Letting Agent Today.
Social Renting Stock Declines as Private Sector Expected to Fill Gap
Letting Agent Today reports that social renting stock has fallen, with less than a third of sold social homes replaced by new properties. The private sector is expected to take up the slack.
London Rents Rise Despite Easing Demand, Says Propertymark
Propertymark reports London rents increased to £2,484 in its latest monthly snapshot, with the salary needed to secure an average rental also rising.
Renters Rights Act and Lower Migration Impact Lettings Market
Hello Neighbour reports that the Renters Rights Act and lower migration are changing the lettings market, according to Letting Agent Today.
Shawbrook Launches Purpose-Built Student Accommodation Loans up to £35m
Shawbrook has introduced a dedicated PBSA finance range, offering loans from £500,000 to £35m for experienced landlords, with rates from 5.99% and up to 75% LTV.
Mayor Funds Renters Rights Act Enforcement Officers
Sir Sadiq Khan is allocating £400,000 to fund enforcement officers for the Renters Rights Act, according to Letting Agent Today.
Norwich Council Reviews Wider Landlord Licensing Proposals
Norwich City Council is considering new licensing rules for smaller HMOs and privately rented homes in four wards, according to a report to be presented to the scrutiny committee.
Buy to Let Lenders Reduce Mortgage Rates for Landlords
Several buy to let lenders have cut mortgage rates for landlords, with Accord Mortgages reducing all fixed-rate products at 80% loan-to-value by 0.10 percentage points.
PRS Homes Remain Excluded from Flood Re Scheme After Reforms
Recent government reforms to the Flood Re scheme do not extend eligibility to private rented sector homes, according to Property118.
New Ventilation Standards for New Builds Set for 2027
New building regulations will introduce tougher ventilation standards for new homes in England from March 2027, according to Property118.