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Why are renters in the UK facing tough times?

Rental costs have surged amid a cost-of-living crisis, and the situation is not expected to improve soon.

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Blogs on similar property topics

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Landlord Legislation: Flaws in the Renters Reform Bill
The Renters Reform Bill was introduced to the House of Commons on May 17th, 2023. However, an Impact Assessment (IA) was not published alongside the Bill at that time, raising concerns about its evaluation process.

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New electrical checks - keep the evidence!
As of 1 April, new electrical safety regulations will come into effect for all rental properties in England, impacting both new and existing tenancies. The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 require landlords to ensure that the electrical installations in their properties are inspected and tested at least every five years by a qualified and competent person. Compliance with these new regulations...

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UK Government Initiates Landlord Clampdown, Announces Measures to Protect Tenants
The tragic death of Awaab Ishak from exposure to spores in the family’s rented flat in the UK has stirred up a huge controversy. The Awaab family says they had repeatedly raised the mould problem with the property owners, Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH), but that they did nothing of value except scrubbing and painting the walls occasionally.

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ASSET MANAGEMENT
Landlord Legislation: Flaws in the Renters Reform Bill

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ASSET MANAGEMENT
New electrical checks - keep the evidence!

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ASSET MANAGEMENT
UK Government Initiates Landlord Clampdown, Announces Measures to Protect Tenants

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Meet our Expert Property Commentators

Natalie Birmingham
Natalie Birmingham
Helpdesk Support Manager
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Mary-Anne Bowring
Mary-Anne Bowring
Group Managing Director
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Steve Norman
Steve Norman
Planning Director
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Ian barber
Ian barber
Managing Director - BTR North
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Jon Curtis
Jon Curtis
MD Building Surveying
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Kate Robinson
Kate Robinson
MTPI MD Blocks/FM Management (London Region)
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Lee Harle
Lee Harle
Partner Ringley Law
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Chris Georgalis
Chris Georgalis
MRICS Head of Commercial Valuation
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Nichola Pughe
Nichola Pughe
MRICS Head of Residential Valuation
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Why are renters in the UK facing tough times?

Rental costs have surged amid a cost-of-living crisis, and the situation is not expected to improve soon.

Valuation Services provided by The Ringley Group

homepage - operational living sector experts - btr living section image
Bank Valuations
homepage - operational living sector experts - block management image
Development Valuations
homepage - operational living sector experts - professional services image
Rent Reviews
homepage - operational living sector experts - commercial and coworking image
Tax Valuations
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Balance Sheet Valuations

Social


Blogs on similar property topics

ASSET MANAGEMENT
Landlord Legislation: Flaws in the Renters Reform Bill
The Renters Reform Bill was introduced to the House of Commons on May 17th, 2023. However, an Impact Assessment (IA) was not published alongside the Bill at that time, raising concerns about its evaluation process.

Read More

ASSET MANAGEMENT
New electrical checks - keep the evidence!
As of 1 April, new electrical safety regulations will come into effect for all rental properties in England, impacting both new and existing tenancies. The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 require landlords to ensure that the electrical installations in their properties are inspected and tested at least every five years by a qualified and competent person. Compliance with these new regulations...

Read More

ASSET MANAGEMENT
UK Government Initiates Landlord Clampdown, Announces Measures to Protect Tenants
The tragic death of Awaab Ishak from exposure to spores in the family’s rented flat in the UK has stirred up a huge controversy. The Awaab family says they had repeatedly raised the mould problem with the property owners, Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH), but that they did nothing of value except scrubbing and painting the walls occasionally.

Read More


Blogs related:

ASSET MANAGEMENT
Landlord Legislation: Flaws in the Renters Reform Bill

Read

ASSET MANAGEMENT
New electrical checks - keep the evidence!

Read

ASSET MANAGEMENT
UK Government Initiates Landlord Clampdown, Announces Measures to Protect Tenants

Read

Meet our Expert Property Commentators

Mary-Anne Bowring FTPI FRICS FARLA FCABE Founder/Head of Asset Management

Strategic partnerships, holistic delivery/ opportunities, growth, value engineering, thought leadership

Ian Barber MD BTR Mobilisation & Leasing

Runs HQ & site lease-up teams. Drives rent pricing, mobilisation, marketing, happy residents!

Jon Curtis MRICS Head of Building Engineering

Chartered Building Surveyor. Lectures on EWS1 & building safety. Runs CapEx programmes.

Kate Robinson MTPI MD Blocks/FM Management (London Region)

Master plan setup, ops and staffing and resident engagement. ISO45001 champion.

Lee Harle Partner Ringley Law

Plot conveyancing. Debt litigation. Group Company Secretary.

Natalie Birmingham Helpdesk Support Manager

Trainer & Helpdesk Manager: people, systems,contractors. ISO45001 supply chain accreditation.

Chris Georgalis MRICS Head of Commercial Valuation

Chartered Valuer. Rental valuations: retail, leisure. IRR modelling and valuations for secured lending. Compulsory purchase & rent reviews

Nichola Pughe MRICS Head of Residential Valuation

Chartered Valuer. Rental development & mixed use valuations, IRR modelling. Leasehold enfranchisement specialist