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End of the line for the Renters (Reform) Bill?

With a mountain of amendments to debate, the government is almost out of time to pass its flagship rental reforms.

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Is a new lettings industry regulator on the cards?

A House of Lords committee is looking into whether the estate and lettings agency sector needs its own regulator.

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Scottish industry’s opposition to rent controls revealed

The Scottish government has published the results of its PRS consultation, and 90% of respondents agree on one thing.

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Market report March 2024 – signs of life in housing sector

Key sales market indicators are looking more positive, while rents continue to rise.

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Agents Giving announces 2024 Summer Ball

Find out how you can get your tickets – and sign up for the annual Agents Got Talent competition!

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PayProp continues official engagement on the Renters (Reform) Bill in England, and EPCs and rent controls in Scotland

PayProp's public affairs engagement for March 2024.

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‘Debanking’ risk for real estate agents laid bare before Parliamentary committee

Thousands of small and medium-sized estate and letting agencies were debanked in 2023, with financial institutions forcibly closing accounts across the sector. Evidence provided to the House of Commons Treasury Committee revealed the scale of the problem for businesses across the UK.

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Faster payments make happier landlords

Let's be honest – landlords are the lifeblood of any letting agency. But are your banking practices doing justice to this vital relationship?