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How long has the Renters Reform Bill been in the making, and why is it causing concern among landlords?

The Bill has been developing for over three years since its proposal in the 2019 Conservative General Election manifesto. Landlords are concerned because of rising costs, taxation on revenue, and the potential abolition of Section 21 without adequate preparations.

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How long has the Renters Reform Bill been in the making, and why is it causing concern among landlords?

The Bill has been developing for over three years since its proposal in the 2019 Conservative General Election manifesto. Landlords are concerned because of rising costs, taxation on revenue, and the potential abolition of Section 21 without adequate preparations.

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Many experts in the UK property market believe that rolling out rent controls is a populist move. Instead of helping renters, it could ultimately hurt them, as rent controls often distort the rental housing market. Rent control is not new in the UK. Regardless of how it has been introduced in the past, it has consistently led to poorer-quality rental homes and a reduced number of properties available to rent. In some cases, it has even resulte...

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