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Property Managers Anticipate Increased Demand from Renters’ Rights Act
Property managers are expected to see higher demand as landlords face more compliance duties under the Renters’ Rights Act, according to Property118.
Capital Appreciation Slows Across North of England
House price growth is slowing in the north of England, according to e.surv's latest house price index, as reported by Landlord Today.
Propertymark Warns Rent Controls May Reduce Landlord Numbers
Propertymark warns that rent controls may protect some tenants short-term but could reduce investment and available rental stock.
Horizon Management Gains 347 Homes After Right to Manage Process
Horizon Management has been appointed to manage 347 homes in Sheffield and Merseyside after leaseholders used their Right to Manage. The firm handled the RTM process at Millsands in Sheffield.
Council Tax Premiums on Holiday Lets Not Boosting Rental Markets
Council tax premiums on second homes have not improved rental markets in areas like Devon and Cornwall, according to analysis by LandSale.
Manchester Lettings Market Sees Faster Turnaround Despite Rent Rises
Manchester rental properties are being let more quickly than last year, according to a new market report, despite ongoing rent rises.
Opinion Piece Highlights Letting Agents' Role for Landlords
Letting Agent Today published an opinion article discussing why letting agents are important for landlords. The piece is authored by Sally Lawson, founder of Agent Rainmaker.
Dorset Landlords Voice Concerns Over Renters’ Rights Act Changes
Several Dorset landlords have criticised the Renters’ Rights Act, raising concerns about the abolition of Section 21 and its impact on removing tenants.
Warning Issued Over Rise in AI-Generated Tenant Complaints
A former Propertymark president has warned letting agents about an increase in AI-generated, complex tenant complaints.
Burnley Council Opens Consultation on Selective Licensing in Three Areas
Burnley Council is consulting on selective licensing plans for three neighbourhoods, including redesignation of two existing schemes and a new area proposal.
Proposed Ground Rent Cap Would Limit Charges on Long Leases
A proposal would cap ground rents in existing long residential leases at £250 per year for 40 years, then reduce them to a peppercorn. The measure could affect leaseholders and freeholders.
Government Signals Possible Further Measures on Short-Term Lets
The government has indicated it may review additional measures to address the impact of short-term lets, following a parliamentary response from Baroness Taylor of Stevenage.