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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.

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UK housing market update – September 2023

It’s a case of diverging results this month: rents are rising and expected to rise a lot further, while house prices and transaction numbers are still in the doldrums as high interest rates hold down demand.

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Zero deposit schemes under the microscope, says CMA

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into zero deposit schemes, amid concerns that they are being mis-sold by agents.

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Long-awaited Bill needs ‘flesh on the bones,’ says PayProp boss

The Renters (Reform) Bill leaves a number of crucial unanswered questions that could threaten future investment in the industry from landlords and letting agents.

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Government must act to grow the PRS, says PayProp chief

Landlords are leaving the private rented sector, leading to a shortage of homes to rent. Neil Cobbold, managing director of PayProp UK, explains how the government can encourage investment again.

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Agents Giving dragon boat race returns next month

Back by popular demand, property industry charity Agents Giving is hosting another dragon boat race on 10 September.

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Is your portfolio at risk from unauthorised subletting?

A survey by insurance provider Direct Line found that 13% of tenants have sublet part or all of their home. What are the risks, and how can you manage them?

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Lettings industry decries latest client account closures

Property industry groups have written to the government after banks once again closed undesignated client accounts held by letting agents. How can agents protect their businesses from sudden account closures?