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Cash-strapped councils are failing to take action against rogue landlords, according to reports, raising concerns about whether they can enforce tough new regulations.

Private and social landlords have been told to stop blaming tenants for mould and damp, and they are worried they could be sanctioned for damage they didn’t cause.

PayProp Connect, PayProp’s annual conference showcasing industry, tech and regulatory thought leadership, returned this month to a great reception from the lettings industry.

Scotland’s 2023-24 plan includes the introduction of a Housing Bill which would include long-term rent controls and new rights for tenants.

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.

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

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.

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