All Private rented sector articles
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CommentStriking a balance between PRS regulation and attracting investment
The Scottish government is proposing rent controls but has also set up a Housing Investment Taskforce. As the Labour government in Westminster looks to strengthen renters’ rights, Suzanne Hardie argues this balanced approach should be of interest south of the border.
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NewsPrivate landlords required to bring homes up to EPC ‘C’ by 2030, government proposes
British Property Federation raises concern about timetable
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CommentThe Renters Rights Bill will have an impact on housing associations too
The government is pressing ahead with plans to reform the private rented sector, but the changes will also have ramifications for housing associations, explains Helen Tucker
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NewsBadenoch: Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill a “discentive” for private landlords
The shadow housing secretary says the last government wasn’t able to make the legislation work
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NewsProportion of older people living in PRS to treble by 2040, CaCHE report finds
Almost one-quarter of over 65s could be living in rented accommodation by 2040
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NewsReport commissioned by Labour proposes introduction of private rent caps
Labour has responded to the report stating that rent controls are not official party policy but that action does need to be taken to protect renters
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NewsNearly half of older private renters worry about debt, says NHF
NHF boss calls for long-term investment in social housing, as older people are being left without affordable housing options
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NewsCountryside gets green light for 259-home development with Homes England
Countryside will work in partnership with Homes England to deliver the Warwickshire scheme
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NewsBarratt sells 600 homes to Lloyds rental subsidiary
Deal with Citra Living comes as housebuilders ramp up bulk sales in ‘challenging’ market
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NewsGreater Manchester authority could take homes off failing landlords, says mayor
Combined authority mayor Andy Burnham announces Good Landlord Charter alongside new enforcement measures
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NewsLandlords to lose ‘no fault’ evictions right
Gove to publish long delayed rental reform bill which will also force rented houses to meet Decent Homes standard
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NewsPrivate rental supply gap starting to narrow, says Rightmove
Rent growth slowed for three quarters in a row
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NewsPRS REIT hits 5,000-home milestone later than planned
Sigma-backed firm expects to complete 5,600 homes in total
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NewsGovernment proposes quality standard for all private rented sector homes
Decent Homes Standard could set basic legal minimums landlords will have to meet
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NewsBPF warns private rent reforms could lead to lengthy disputes in court
Landlords body says investors in housing will “feel let down” if disagreements can’t be swiftly resolved
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NewsLast minute extension to bailiff eviction ban
English and Welsh governments to ban bailiff enforcement of evictions for six weeks
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NewsPressure to reinstate evictions ban grows
Homeowners will benefit from mortgage holiday during second lockdown but renters can still be evicted
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NewsBuild to rent investment to hit record high in 2020
£4bn to be spent on new build rented homes despite pandemic, says new research