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Rent Control Activists Urge Postcard Campaign to Angela Rayner
Rent control activists are calling for a postcard campaign targeting Angela Rayner, according to Landlord Today.
Florence Eshalomi Appointed Housing Minister, Seeks Tougher Rental Rules
Florence Eshalomi, former chair of the all-party select committee on housing, has been promoted to housing minister and is reported to want tougher rental rules.
YBS Commercial and Colenko Announce Rate Reductions for Landlords and Developers
YBS Commercial has reduced five-year fixed rates for portfolio buy-to-let, HMO, and MUFB landlords. Colenko has lowered residential bridging rates and rates for refurbishment and development finance.
Lloyds Bank Buys 104 Homes from Gleeson Homes
Lloyds Bank is increasing its activity in the private rental sector by purchasing 104 homes from Gleeson Homes, according to Landlord Today.
Angela Rayner Confirms No Rent Controls Planned for England
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has stated that the government is not considering rent controls in England, citing the impact of the Renters Rights Act.
Event Funds from Agency Trainer to Support Two Charities
Funds raised from an agency trainer's event will be donated to Breast Cancer Now and Andy's Man Club, according to Letting Agent Today.
South West Agents Raise Over £500 for Charity with Big Cream Tea Event
Letting agents in the South West raised over £500 for The Fine & Country Foundation at the first Big Cream Tea event, supporting charities tackling homelessness and poverty.
Plea Made to Burnham for Rent Controls as PM Rules Out Action
A plea has been made to Andy Burnham to introduce rent controls after the Prime Minister appeared to rule them out, according to Letting Agent Today.
Industry Welcomes Labour's Decision Against Rent Controls
Industry figures have welcomed the Labour government's decision, confirmed by Housing Secretary Angela Rayner, not to pursue rent controls in England.
CHL Mortgages Reduces Holiday Let Rates and Expands Product Range
CHL Mortgages has cut rates by 30 basis points across its short-term let range and introduced new limited-edition products for landlords, according to Mortgage Solutions.
Court Appeal Dismissed: Council Orders Removal of To Let Boards
A council in one of the UK's largest cities is enforcing the removal of To Let boards after a court appeal was dismissed, following resident complaints in two areas.
Landlords Change Business Practices After Renters’ Rights Act Reforms
Research from Aviva shows 94% of landlords have changed how they operate after the Renters’ Rights Act, with over a third considering leaving the sector.