Chancellor urged to help landlords and tenants in the Spending Review

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With Chancellor Rachel Reeves set to unveil the 2025 Spending Review today (11 June), a leading north London estate agent has urged the government to tackle the escalating housing crisis gripping the nation.

Jeremy Leaf, a former residential chairman of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

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How to add the monetary judgement of the S21 possession order?

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Hello, one of the challenges landlords face is that credit references do not automatically capture the non-payment of rental arrears / costs following the S21 process. This invariably means that the credit referencing process is flawed and if anything exposes landlords to serial defaulters.

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The Story Behind ResiSure: Why a New Era of Property Compliance Starts Here

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In October 2025, a new chapter in UK property legislation begins. Awaab’s Law, a component of The Renters Rights Bill, will come into force, requiring social housing landlords to investigate damp and mould complaints within 14 days, provide written outcomes within 48 hours

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Landlords urged to act early for the Renters’ Rights Bill

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The abolition of fixed-term tenancy agreements and replacing them with open-ended, periodic arrangements will redefine the dynamics between landlords and tenants, one PRS expert says.

The change is part of the Renters’ Rights Bill which will allow renters to exit tenancies with just two months’

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Licensing scheme gives council power to crack down on landlords

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A London council claims it will fine landlords more than £30,000 and allow tenants to reclaim up to 12 months’ rent if landlords fail to obtain the correct property licences.

Wandsworth Council has announced a new selective licensing scheme and an additional licensing scheme for HMOs

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Government refuses to reveal Renters’ Rights Bill court impact assessment

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The government has refused to release the Justice Impact Test for the Renters’ Rights Bill, a crucial document detailing the legislation’s potential impact on the courts and tribunals.

The decision has sparked concerns about openness in the legislative process.

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Flatshare supply grows despite landlord fears over Renters’ Rights Bill

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The flatshare market is experiencing a rise in available rooms, with January 2025 marking the highest month for advertisements in four years, according to SpareRoom.

The flatsharing platform says that despite this growth, concerns linger among small landlords over the Renters’

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Urgent: Reputable Fund Purchaser Looking to Buy Your HMOs and PBSA’s – Act Fast!

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Landlords, if you’re ready to sell your HMO properties, don’t wait. A reputable fund purchaser is looking to make quick acquisitions and they’re interested in your properties right now!

This fund is actively seeking HMOs and PBSA’s (up to 60 bed units) across the UK’s top university towns

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Scottish Housing Bill passes stage two as rent cap amendment approved

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The Scottish Housing Bill has passed stage two of scrutiny by a cross-party committee of MSPs.

More than 600 amendments were proposed, one of the highest totals for any legislation in the Scottish Parliament’s history.

One of the amendments agreed during stage two will allow rents in rent control areas to rise in line with inflation plus 1%

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We need more landlords for immigration and students – Bank chief

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The UK’s increasing population and immigration levels are piling pressure on the private rented sector, the boss of Paragon Bank says.

And rather than seeing landlords leave the PRS for various reasons, the government should be encouraging landlords to invest.

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