Edinburgh to Introduce Short-Lets Regulation
As the subject of the regulation of short property let activity on sites such as Airbnb remains a hot topic, Edinburgh will be one of the first UK cities to introduce rules for the sector. This will include identifying areas of the city where short lets will be permitted, to help manage the supply of longer-term residential lets and short holiday lets in the popular Scottish capital.
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Government Extends Eviction Ban for Commercial Tenants but Not Residential
As signs emerged in February and March 2020 that the coronavirus pandemic was going to cause much financial hardship, the government put a number of rules in place to protect the population
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Government Finds £50mn for Student Renters, But Should Government Help All Renters?
As the effects of the coronavirus pandemic continue to bite, UK students are being offered additional support with their rent from the government and Unite Students, the largest student accommodation management firm.
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Halifax: House prices rise by 7.3%
Halifax’s house price index has found that the average house price now stands at £249, 870, a 7.3% rise on last year, and the strongest growth since June 2016. Across the last three months, Britain’s biggest mortgage lender approved more mortgage applications from both first time buyers and homemovers than anytime since 2008.
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More Support for Pets in Rental Properties
Following some parliamentary support to encourage more landlords and letting agents to permit pets in rental accommodation - subject to certain rules - another group has put forward its views on the subject.
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More Support for Pets in Rental Properties
Following some parliamentary support to encourage more landlords and letting agents to permit pets in rental accommodation - subject to certain rules - another group has put forward its views on the subject.
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New Landlord, Letting Agent Focused Proptech Comes Online
While the coronavirus pandemic has proved challenging in a variety of areas, the development and use of technology has been among the beneficiaries of this difficult time. After rising in the past couple of years, the rate at which new property technology, or proptech, with new services and apps to support letting agents, property investors and landlords has come online has accelerated.
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New Online Tool Launch Aims to Help Resolve Landlord and Tenant Disputes
The UK government and Ministry of Justice have launched a new online tool designed to help landlords and tenants understand their rights and responsibilities in relation to repairs.
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PRS Reform Plans Move Forward as Industry Body Attends Govt Talks
As the UK government attempts to look ahead to life without restrictions, it is once again moving forward with discussion on reforms to the country's Private Rental Sector (PRS).
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Rental Property EPC's Can Be Improved for £100 or Less
As the UK government promotes its aspirations for homes across the country to have an energy or EPC rating of C or above, some tips have been shared to help landlords achieve this.
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Rental Property EPC's Can Be Improved for £100 or Less
As the UK government promotes its aspirations for homes across the country to have an energy or EPC rating of C or above, some tips have been shared to help landlords achieve this.
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Right to Rent Video Check Scheme Extended as Supply of Rental Homes Falls
The UK government has extended temporary rules allowing Letting Agents to conduct Right to Rent checks via video rather than in person, from May 17 to June 20, 2021.
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Should UK's Letting's Industry be More Regulated?
With more people in the UK renting than ever before, there have been an increasing number of calls for more regulation of the lettings industry including qualifications and licensing requirements.
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Tenant Safety must come first in Tier 4 areas
Tenant Safety Must Come First
As the country is once again living in lockdown, the government’s latest guidance to Letting Agents is to put the safety of their tenants first.
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UK Rental Homes Rise to Record High in 2020
A recent survey snapshot suggests the number of rental homes across the UK rose to a record high in 2020 with letting agents managing over 200 properties on average. The survey also shows that even as many landlords and property investors chose to sell up, only around one third of tenants experienced rent rises.
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UK Rental Homes Unaffordable for Under 25s
As the UK increasingly homes a growing number of renters, research from a youth charity suggests renting remains unaffordable for working adults aged between 21-25.
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Upbeat Outlook for UK Lettings Market Despite Lower Central London Rents
With the UK's Covid-19 vaccination programme progressing well, optimism appears to be returning to various areas of activity in the UK.
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