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Will section 21 be banned under the Labour government?

Jul 8, 2024

Legislation

Will section 21 be banned under the Labour government?

The Labour Government planned to “immediately” ban Section 21 notices if elected. But what should letting agents expect for the future of ‘no-fault- evictions?

Jul 5, 2024

Legislation

INFOSHEET: Your Guide to the Winning Party's Key Policies

The Labour Party, led by Sir Keir Starmer, won the 4 July General Election. But what can we expect for the future? And how does this affect letting agents?

Jul 3, 2024

Legislation

Conservatives vs. Labour: Housing plans and proposals

From rent controls to boosting housing supply, here's how Conservative and Labour plans for the housing sector compare.

Jul 3, 2024

Legislation

What are Labour's plans for the private rented sector?

With a general election announced for 4 July 2024, what would the Labour party's plans for the private rented sector look like?

Jul 1, 2024

Data

Rents jump 7% year-on-year as summer surge begins

Rents in June 2024 rose by 6.7% year-on-year, while void periods significantly reduced. Send the latest figures to your landlords with our free newsletter template.

Jul 1, 2024

Legislation

What each political party promises for key policy areas according to letting agents?

As this week marks the countdown to the general election, find out what each political party promises for areas such as cost of living, the NHS and taxes.

Your guide to Right to Rent checks in England

Jun 24, 2024

Compliance

Your guide to right to rent checks in England

Right to Rent fines have dramatically increased with letting agents and landlords still being caught out. Here's what letting agents need to know about the checks.

Jun 24, 2024

Legislation

Labour Party's plans to end bidding wars for letting agents and landlords

The Labour Party have vowed to introduce a law to minimise bidding wars in the private rental sector and let renters offer higher rents voluntarily.

Goodlord explores the future of short-term lets

Jun 21, 2024

Legislation

What each political party promises for the future of the short term lets

62% of letting agents think more powers are needed for short-term lets. But are the political parties promising this in their general election manifestos?