Will rent controls be introduced in Britain?
Reports are growing once again on the topic of introducing rent controls in England, Scotland, and Wales. Here's an overview of how things stand and what the next steps may be.
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Reports are growing once again on the topic of introducing rent controls in England, Scotland, and Wales. Here's an overview of how things stand and what the next steps may be.
From 6 April, landlords and agents will have the chance to use new digital service providers to conduct the English right to rent checks for British and Irish tenants.
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