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Rental reform coming soon, says Michael Gove

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has promised that Section 21 evictions will be banned by the next election. Will he deliver?
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Regulation of Property Agents reappears in Parliament

Could letting agents soon have to sign up to a Code of Practice, work with a new regulator, and even go back to school?
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Agencies turn to lettings to offset slow sales

Estate and letting agencies are closing branches and teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, but more are building strong lettings portfolios to keep themselves in the black.
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Report: what can agents do about tenancy agreement breaches?

A new survey by insurance specialists Direct Line says 83% of landlords have experienced at least one tenancy breach. What can agents do to help?
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Market report February 2024 – are rents really falling?

Industry reports say rental growth is slowing in 2024, and maybe even negative. How are the lettings and sales markets performing?
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Agents Giving announces 2024 charity golf day

This year’s event will take place on 4 September at the Belfry Golf Resort in Warwickshire, immediately after the Rolex British Masters.
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Public affairs update: Renters (Reform) Bill MIA, but lobbying continues

An update on PayProp's public affairs activity for February 2024.
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PRS expert backs ‘balancing’ amendments to Renters (Reform) Bill

PayProp managing director Neil Cobbold said the Bill needed to strike the right balance between the rights of landlords and tenants.