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Labour backs down on renters' right-to-buy

The Labour Party’s manifesto, released last week, revealed a surprising omission—the controversial right-to-buy pledge for renters.

Read    26/11/2019

PlanetRent LANDLORDS: Get prepared Fight the onslaught of new legislation

Camden Council has set a precedent by issuing London’s first rogue landlord banning order. This action highlights the council’s commitment to improving standards in the private rental sector. The ban on Cesar De Sousa Melo for four years, along with a £14,000 fine, s...

Read    20/11/2019

Why rent controls are not the answer to London's housing crisis

Our message to the London Mayor: focus on investment, not rent control The London Mayor is being urged to forget about rent controls. Instead, say critics, he should be increasing the supply of rental homes by attracting more people to invest in the capital’s PRS. E...

Read    14/11/2019

Why we need Section 21: rogue tenants do exist

Section 21 provides landlords with a legal mechanism to regain possession of their property without having to prove tenant fault. This ensures landlords have a fair and efficient way to deal with problematic tenants while maintaining confidence in the rental market.

Read    12/11/2019

Election 2019: what does the rental sector want?

What will the election deliver for property? Its election time again. Love it or hate it, most of us have some idea of what we want from a new government - and the property sector is no exception. This week, Letting Agent Today published 13 key demands from ARLA and ...

Read    06/11/2019

PlanetRent LANDLORDS: Take the pain out of compliance

Ensuring the safety of tenants is a fundamental responsibility for landlords. With the Grenfell inquiry still ongoing, fire safety remains a top priority, alongside compliance with electrical and gas regulations. Landlords have always been required to maintain proper...

Read    01/11/2019

Why deposit reform is so badly needed

The average rental deposit costs tenants around £1,110, often requiring them to pay a second deposit before recovering the first. This financial strain makes moving increasingly difficult for renters, leaving many in a difficult financial position.

Read    31/10/2019

Five reasons to love co-living

The Collective is one of the UK's first co-living providers, with established schemes in Canary Wharf and West London. As a pioneer in the co-living sector, The Collective offers a modern and community-driven living experience designed for both young professionals an...

Read    24/10/2019

American-style renting lands in Sheffield

We’ve all heard the phrase “American-style renting,” but what exactly does it mean? Renters in Sheffield are about to find out. Last week, build-to-rent operator Grainger launched Brook Place, a brand-new residential development 10 minutes from Sheffield city centre ...

Read    21/10/2019

Where are the best and the worst BTL buys right now?

Buy-to-let: where's the best place to invest? Credit experts TotallyMoney revealed the best and worst UK postcodes for residential investment property this week. The most profitable areas are in Scotland (as we revealed in this blog last week ) and the North West. Th...

Read    18/10/2019

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