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Policymakers must listen to the professionals, advises PRS boss

PayProp managing director Neil Cobbold

Front cover and first page of PayProp's Renters (Reform) Bill survey

Agents surveyed about Renters (Reform) Bill urged to take concerns to government

Letting agents disapprove of the Renters (Reform) Bill in its current form, according to a survey published by automated rental payment platform, PayProp UK.

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PayProp Rent Report

Agents to get on their bikes for charity

Industry charity Agents Giving is bringing property professionals together for a charity bike ride next month.

The front cover of PayProp's Special Report on rental reform

PayProp Rent Report

Agents point the way for rental reform in PayProp Special Report

The new report reveals letting agents’ dissatisfaction with many provisions of the Renters (Reform) Bill, while also finding some silver linings – and explains how agents can make their concerns heard.

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PayProp Rent Report

Can councils enforce rental rules properly?

Cash-strapped councils are failing to take action against rogue landlords, according to reports, raising concerns about whether they can enforce tough new regulations.

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PayProp Rent Report

Landlords must take responsibility for mould, says government

Private and social landlords have been told to stop blaming tenants for mould and damp, and they are worried they could be sanctioned for damage they didn’t cause.

Christopher Watkin, Kristjan Byfield, Sally Lawson, Simon Darby, Neil Cobbold and Robert Bolwell in the PayProp Connect panel discussion on rental reform.

PayProp Rent Report

PayProp Connect showcases the best in lettings

PayProp Connect, PayProp’s annual conference showcasing industry, tech and regulatory thought leadership, returned this month to a great reception from the lettings industry.

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PayProp Rent Report

Scottish government plans permanent rent controls

Scotland’s 2023-24 plan includes the introduction of a Housing Bill which would include long-term rent controls and new rights for tenants.