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Greens Propose 'Emergency Brake' Three-Year Rent Cap
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has proposed capping private rent rises at 2% or less for three years, restricted to whichever is lowest out of inflation, wage growth or 2%.
Councils could be given power to compulsory purchase sub-standard rental homes
Property118 reports that Labour proposals could see councils given powers to compulsory purchase sub-standard homes from landlords. Details remain limited.
Green Party Leader Calls for Triple Lock on Private Rents
Green Party leader Zack Polanski is calling for a Triple Lock-style arrangement for private renters, including a three-year emergency brake on rent increases.
Two in Five Tenants Expect to Rent for Life Despite Aspiration to Buy
TDS Charitable Foundation research of 2,000+ tenants in England finds 75% want to buy, yet two in five expect to rent for life, with average tenancies now 4.7 years.
Propertymark calls for landlord licensing schemes to be abolished
Propertymark wants discretionary landlord licensing scrapped once the national PRS Database is fully operational, arguing local schemes impose unnecessary costs on landlords and agents.
Letting Agent Fined Over £8,600 for Breaching Renters' Rights Act
Chesterfield Borough Council fines a letting agent £8,652 for issuing a prohibited fixed-term tenancy and telling tenants to leave after they raised complaints.
Bank Survey Finds Renters See Energy Efficiency Upgrades as Essential
A Barclays survey reports 56% of UK adults and 63% of renters consider energy efficiency upgrades essential amid high utility costs, though many renters feel unable to make upgrades themselves.
Three Quarters of Renters Want to Buy, Yet Most Expect to Rent for Life
New TDS Charitable Foundation research of 2,000+ English renters finds most want to buy but many expect to rent forever, and over half feel unable to move.
Burnham's Successor Reveals Squad to Clamp Down on Rogue Landlords
Burnham's successor has revealed a squad to clamp down on rogue landlords, building on the Good Landlord Charter set up by Burnham.
Auction Market 'Robust but Challenging' in Q3 2026, Says Propertymark
Propertymark describes the Q3 2026 auction market as robust but challenging, with vacant properties in need of modernisation performing strongly while London leasehold flats struggle.
Tickets Now Available for Women in Estate Agency 2027 Event
Tickets for the Women in Estate Agency 2027 event are now available, with the event taking place in March, according to Letting Agent Today.
Deposit Alternative Rated by Renters as More Valuable Than Parking – Claim
A report claims renters rate a no-deposit option more highly than parking, and almost as highly as a good location.