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Private rented sector survey on unfair evictions
Hundreds of thousands of private rented sector tenants have been evicted after asking their landlord to deal with a problem, like a repair or…
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Single homeless supported into private rent
A scheme helping single homeless people into homes in the private rented sector is to be extended by 2 years, the government has announced. According…
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Bed in Sheds – LAs ask for help
Councils need stronger Government support to identify rogue landlords, a member of the communities and local government committee has said. LG News reported: Conservative…
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Half might rent in 30 years
Half of Great Britain could be renting within 30 years, according to a report published today. According to the CIH: The report by non-profit…
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More build to rent homes – bidding open
Housing Minister, Kris Hopkins, has announced plans to offer tenants a greater choice of newly built homes to rent under round two of the Government’s Build…
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3 year investigation into Private rent for homeless people
A three-year investigation has found ‘serious failings’ in private rented housing used by former homeless people. Shelter and Crisis are urging the Government to…
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8 facts from the English house condition survey
A number of commentators have provided information on the latest house condition survey for England: The Guardian said: Home ownership is down and private…
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Substandard accommodation to asylum seekers
The National Audit Office has today published its report examining the provision of accommodation for asylum seekers and their families. The report stems from concerns, by…
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Newham prosecute 134 private landlords in 2013
The first council to bring in a borough-wide private rented sector licensing scheme is seeking to prosecute 134 landlords for breaches under the initiative.…
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Review of safety in the Private Rented Sector
A review starting next month on the condition of homes in the private rented sector will also consider whether or not new rules are…
