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Vital election webinar will help agents reassure their landlords and vendors

The future of the UK sales and lettings market will become clearer in the next few weeks as the major political parties outline their vision for the country.

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50% of tenant moves caused by landlord sales, says PayProp survey

Half of tenants vacating a property last year had to do so because their landlord wanted to sell their property, according to a new survey.

Renters (Reform) Bill dead

With the current Parliament ending today, it’s the end of the road for the Renters (Reform) Bill. What does this mean for the industry?

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PayProp Rent Report

Labour party PRS report calls for rent controls

Landlords shouldn’t be allowed to increase rents by more than inflation, according to a new report commissioned by Labour politicians.

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PayProp Rent Report

Will the Renters (Reform) Bill end selective licensing schemes?

Local councils are preparing to fight for selective licensing – and PayProp is helping the government find a fair solution.

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PayProp Rent Report

Scottish housing policy up in the air after coalition collapse

The Scottish National Party and Scottish Greens have ended their coalition agreement, throwing the future of the country’s private rented sector into question.

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PayProp Rent Report

Agents can help protect landlords from unlimited planning fines

Landlords who convert homes into HMOs without permission could face massive fines under a law that came into force last month.

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PayProp Rent Report

Have rents in England hit their ceiling?

Tenants are effectively working until May just to pay their landlords, says the Adam Smith Institute. Is that sustainable?