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Survey on satisfaction for Affinity Sutton
New research by Ipsos MORI for Affinity Sutton – one of the biggest providers of affordable housing in England – finds most private and social renters…
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Private tenants in Midlands to be on trial by private landlords:
Private landlords in the West Midlands will soon be expected to check whether prospective tenants are in the UK legally. According to LG News:…
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Carot and stick required for private rented sector says report
Extra tax breaks should be offered to landlords who sign up for a national accreditation scheme to raise standards in the private rented sector,…
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Private renters requesting help form charity doubles
The number of private renters at risk of eviction calling a housing charity’s helpline has more than doubled from two years ago. According to…
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Landlords work together to tackle one night lets
Capitals’ boroughs unite to stop private landlords driving up nightly prices According to Inside Housing: London’s boroughs have come together to form an agreement…
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Private rented sector and housing benefit row
It is ‘not appropriate’ for private landlords to evict tenants because they are on housing benefit, Kris Hopkins has warned. According to Inside Housing:…
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Letting agents – clean up your act
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published comprehensive guidance to help lettings agents improve their understanding of, and compliance with, consumer protection law.…
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Private Rented Sector not a LA priority for securing new housing
Only 2% of councillors view the private rented sector (PRS) as their local authority’s top priority for securing new housing A report published today found. According…
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Queens Speech
The Queen’s Speech at the state opening of parliament, the 63rd during her reign, and her last for the coalition government. The key reforms…
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CLG consider legislating against retaliatory evictions in private sector
The Communities and Local Government department is considering introducing legislation to outlaw ‘retaliatory eviction’ – where tenants’ complaints to their landlords about poor housing…
