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Renters’ Rights Bill could be delayed until the autumn as unelected peers' financial interests are revealed
Tenant groups have voiced concerns that a group of peers with ties to the property sector are trying to delay the Renters’ Rights Bill and get concessions from the Government. Jane Scott, a shadow housing minister and Tory peer, recently ... more
Rents near £1,000 average after 8.5% rise in 2024
The Northern Ireland rental market has made a strong start to 2025, with average rents reaching £960 per month in the first quarter. This is an increase of 8.5% on last year, with an average of 49 enquiries for each advertised rental property. All ... more
Police want landlords to smoke out rental cannabis farms
A Police and Crime Commissioner is asking landlords to be on the look-out for possible cannabis farms in their rental properties, following a string of dangerous fires and a fatality. PCC Susan Dungworth, who represented the Northumbria force, ... more
Eviction loophole highlighted in Renter’s Rights Bill
If Section 6B of the Renters’ Rights Bill goes through landlords could have a new route to regain possession when major works are required, according to Inventory Base.The property inventory software company said “unless it’s watertight, ... more
Warning over rent spikes in the vacuum between Cost of Living and Housing Bill
The Scottish Government is rolling the Housing (Scotland) Bill through the Scottish Parliament which will introduce new permanent rent control and adjudication regulations. However, between 31 March 2025 and the enactment of the Bill, there will be a ... more
Renters’ Rights Bill 2025 and its impact on student accommodation
The introduction of the Renters’ Rights Bill brings significant changes to the rental sector for landlords and property investors. For those operating within niche property sectors like Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) and Student Houses ... more