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HMO sector shows strong momentum
A new analysis of student renting suggests that the Houses in Multiple Occupation sector demonstrates particularly robust fundamentals. Data from portal StuRents shows that some 77% of British students choose HMO accommodation over Purpose Built ... more
Rents reach record average across England
Rents rose during May, with price rises recorded in all but one region of England, says Goodlord. The average rent of a new tenancy is now £1,226, up from £1,216 in April – a rise of almost 1%. This is the highest rental average ... more
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