Industry news for Letting Agents
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Right to rent - what does the new government code of practice entail?
The latest info on right to rent and how agents and landlords can remain compliant when conducting these checks.4 min read -
Property Listing Changes - What does it mean for agents?
What does the Trading Standards and the Government announcement mean for property agents?3 min read -
The Queen's speech - Government pledges plans for radical rental reform
An analysis of the recent Queen's Speech, and what it could mean for rental reform.3 min read -
The UK's largest referencing group reports a rise in fraudulent tenancy applications
The latest figures from Barbon, the UK’s biggest tenant referencing company, including HomeLet, Let Alliance and Rent4sure, reveal the extent to which tenancy application fraud is rising.3 min read -
Rental index April 2022 - Average UK Rent price rises to new record high of £1,091 PCM
The average rent price in the UK for April 2022 was £1,091. This is a 1.2% rise since last month and a 9.5% rise since April 2021.2 min read -
Rental Index March 2022 - Average rent rises to another record high of £1,078 pcm
The average rent price in the UK for March 2022 is £1,078 March’s figure is 0.8% higher than February’s and 8.7% more expensive than in March 2021.3 min read -
Spring Statement – What did it reveal about lettings?
What does the Chancellor's Spring Statement mean for the lettings sector?3 min read -
Another new housing minister – Stuart Andrew, becomes the 11th in 12 years
What could Stuart Andrew's recent appointment as housing minister mean for the anticipated Levelling Up agenda?4 min read -
Rent controls – Are they now becoming more likely across the UK?
We take a look at the current state of play regarding rent controls and whether they'll gain momentum across the UK.4 min read