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Update inventories to reflect ‘working from home’ wear and tear
Agents are being advised to update the inventories they use to better reflect the wear and tear incurred by tenants who work from home. Propertymark is suggesting to members that they communicate with tenants at the start of the tenancy to set clear ... more
The rise of homeworking is generating higher costs for landlords
The modern rental property is working harder than ever, with millions of people adopting remote or hybrid work patterns in the last five years and spending more time at home. This increased usage isn’t unreasonable: it’s reality. But under ... more
Landlords offered legally binding civil court hearings – with a twist
Channel 4 is producing a TV show that gives landlords a chance to resolve civil disputes such as unpaid rent of property damage.The TV station is making a show called The Court which stages legally binding hearings with no cost to participants and – ... more
Renters' Rights Bill committee stage (House of Lords): Government rejects 300+ amendments
The Lords committee stage is now complete after seven sessions between April and May. The Bill will now progress to the report stage. What is the committee stage? (House of Lords)The Parliament website says: "Committee stage involves ... more
RICS outrage over scrapping of Material Information guidance
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is angry Material Information guidelines being replaced with rules “which leave businesses to interpret the law as they see fit.”Late last week the industry was taken by surprise when all parts ... more
EPC targets threaten private rental sector stability, warn banks
UK Finance – the trade body for banks – is the latest group to warn the government to ease energy efficiency targets for the private rental sector.It says mortgaged landlords’ properties won’t hit the target of EPC rating C or ... more