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PayProp Rent Report

Could HMOs solve asylum housing?

The government is planning to house asylum seekers in unlicensed HMOs, but they face opposition.

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PayProp Rent Report

Are your tenants secretly subletting?

Short-term lettings platform Airbnb has caused fury in the private rented sector by encouraging private tenants to rent out their spare rooms.

PayProp Rent Report

PayProp's recent activity – November 2023

From sponsoring awards to sharing insights, PayProp is always in the thick of it. Here are a few recent event highlights.

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PayProp Rent Report

Help food banks through their toughest winter with Agents Giving

The Agents Giving Christmas Stocking Campaign is back

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A spotlight on the Scottish government's “New deal for tenants” in the private rented sector

PayProp has responded to Scotland's consultation on rental reform to drive forward improvements across the industry.

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Will the Renters (Reform) Bill really reduce homelessness?

Abolishing no-fault evictions is unlikely to reduce the number of evictions, but could make harder for tenants to be rehoused, warns Neil Cobbold.

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PayProp MD shares vision for effective rental reform ahead of key debate

PayProp UK boss Neil Cobbold has written to MPs outlining detailed plans that he believes would ensure the controversial Renters (Reform) Bill delivers its goals effectively.

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PayProp celebrates its sixth consecutive ESTAS win

PayProp has clinched the coveted Best in Sector – Payment Services accolade for the sixth year in a row thanks to glowing feedback from clients.