Islington Council launches two new landlord licensing schemes
By introducing two new landlord licensing schemes, Islington Council aims to make private renting fairer and protect renters’ rights. The council…
House prices increased by 8.5% over the year to December 2020
The latest House Price Index published on GOV.UK by HM Land Registry looks at data for December 2020. The main…
Green Homes Grant in urgent need of change, says NRLA
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has responded to concerns raised by the Environmental Audit Select Committee that money not…
Chancellor called on to tackle the UK rent debt crisis
A joint statement has been made by The Big Issue Ride Out Recession Alliance, Crisis, Citizens Advice, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Money…
‘Please don’t post us carpet, taps or mobiles’ says The Deposit Protection Service
A section of carpet, a fully functioning mobile phone and bathroom taps are among the more unusual items that The…
Tenant loan scheme needed for those unable to access Discretionary Housing Payment
The Resolution Foundation has published a report calling for the development of a tenant loan scheme for renters impacted by…
Generation Rent warns of evictions spike in England after ban ends
Generation Rent warns that Ministry of Justice statistics indicate ‘no-fault’ Section 21 evictions will continue, despite ministers’ promise to prioritise…
Eviction ban in England extended until 31st March
The Government announced yesterday that the ban on evictions has been extended until the 31st March 2021. Ben Beadle, Chief…
Housing Hand comments on effects of eviction ban on landlords and letting agents
UK rental guarantor service Housing Hand states that the Government’s eviction ban is creating an increasingly difficult situation for many landlords. The…
Cleaning remains the most common cause of tenancy deposit disputes
According to the Annual Review 2020 from The Dispute Service (TDS), cleaning is the most common reason for tenancy deposit…