Industry news for Letting Agents

More than two years after its comprehensive election win, the Boris Johnson administration has finally released a White Paper on Levelling Up – its flagship policy designed to narrow the current inequalities between different regions of the UK.

After an interesting case in county court, earlier this month Head of Legal and Claims, Will Eastman gave his thoughts on deposit replacement schemes. After the final hearing took place earlier this week, Will has provided another update on the matter.

The average rent in the UK for January 2022 was £1,064, up 8.5% on January 2021’s figure, and a 0.4% rise from last month. Excluding London, the average rent was at £897.

One of the main components of the Government’s long-awaited planned rental reform is the introduction of lifetime deposits to make it easier and cheaper for tenants to move between tenancies. But what is the background, what are the potential issues and how could this new system work in reality?

This year, industry charity Agents Giving will be running a Dragon Boat Race fundraiser. The race will be taking place at Fairlop Waters in Essex on the 8th of May!

A run through some of the key events and dates next year for letting agents, from the Renters’ Reform Bill to changing Right to Rent checks.

A look ahead to 2022 and what it might mean for the lettings market, from sustainability to the growth of Build to Rent.

All the details of the latest update on the gas boiler ban and how letting agents can help landlords remain compliant.

We take a look at the potential for rent controls in Scotland after a pact between the SNP and the Greens to form a majority government north of the border, and whether England might follow.