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New Generation Rent Chief Executive Has Labour Party Background
Generation Rent has appointed a new chief executive, Holly Williamson, who previously worked for Labour MP John Healey.
Report: Burnham to Abandon Rent Control Plans
A national newspaper reports Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to drop plans for private sector rent controls, according to Landlord Today.
Zoopla Named Official Shirt Partner of Manchester Super Giants
Zoopla has become the official 'Front of Shirt Partner' for the Manchester Super Giants, as reported by Letting Agent Today.
Reposit Partners with Get Living to Cover 5,000 Build to Rent Homes
Deposit alternative provider Reposit has partnered with Build to Rent operator Get Living, bringing its service to over 5,000 homes across 10 UK locations.
Rent-To-Buy Operator Acquires Entire Residential Block
A rent-to-buy operator has purchased an entire residential block, according to Letting Agent Today.
Chestertons Calls for Stronger Tenancy Checks to Prevent Rental Fraud
Chestertons urges the industry to improve referencing and tenancy checks after a BBC Panorama report on rental fraud using fake documents.
NRLA Calls for Broader Support to Help Landlords Meet EPC C Targets
The NRLA has urged the government to offer more than just funding to help landlords meet proposed EPC C targets for private rented properties.
Landlords Seek Lower-Risk Tenants Amid Rising Costs
Landlords are raising rents due to higher costs and increasingly want letting agents to find lower-risk tenants, according to a new report.
Landlords Report Challenges After Renters’ Rights Act Implementation
Landlords surveyed by Housing Hand report higher turnover, falling margins, and concerns over future costs one month after the Renters’ Rights Act took effect.
Uncertainty Over Rent Freeze Hints Raises Concerns for UK Property Sector
Hints of a possible rent freeze under Prime Minister Andy Burnham have created uncertainty for landlords and investors, according to Property118.
Government Defends Breathing Space Scheme Amid Landlord Concerns
The government says the Breathing Space Scheme provides safeguards for landlords. The scheme protects tenants from enforcement action, including eviction, for up to 60 days.
Councils in Greenwich, Ealing and Hertsmere Consult on Licensing Changes
Greenwich, Ealing and Hertsmere councils are consulting on proposed changes to selective licensing, HMO licensing, and shared housing standards.