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Could rent freeze solve London’s private rental challenges? 01 December 2022, Steve Smethurst Sadiq Khan calls for rent control as 40% of Londoners say they will struggle to keep up with payments
EPC delay is costing tenants and environment 17 November 2022, Katie Coyne Proposals for privately rented properties to obtain an EPC rating of C or above have not yet been put into law
Analysis of property tribunals reveals dire conditions for HMO tenants 03 November 2022, By Katie Coyne Over 100 cases show landlords fined for leasing a property without an HMO licence
Rent freeze in Scotland raises concerns 20 October 2022, By Steve Smethurst Temporary ban on rent increases in Scotland is designed to help tenants, while safeguarding package is aimed at protecting ‘responsible’ landlords
Plans to introduce decent standards in PRS a step closer 22 September 2022, By Katie Coyne ‘Private rented homes are more costly to heat and at a higher risk of disrepair and damp’
Yorkshire’s private rental sector is worst in country 08 September 2022, By Katie Coyne Quality of housing in the PRS has decreased across the North East and Yorkshire and Humber over the past ten years
Greg Clark set to press ahead with levelling up plans 04 August 2022, By Steve Smethurst Greg Clark commits to government’s levelling up’ vision and vows to continue Michael Gove’s work
Nottingham consulting on second selective licensing scheme 06 July 2022, By Katie Coyne We still find homes with damp and mould, no smoke alarms, hot water or heating
HSE reiterates that partners and stakeholders are at the core of new 10-year strategy 06 July 2022, By Katie Coyne HSE reiterates that partners and stakeholders are at the core of new 10-year strategy
One in three fear homelessness in next five years 23 June 2022, By Katie Coyne Report finds that over half of people assume a person is homeless due to personal reasons