Starmer promises houses – but landlords will be alarmed at fringe meeting promise

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While Labour leader Keir Starmer didn’t mention the private rented sector (PRS) in his speech to his party’s conference in Liverpool, a fringe meeting held earlier will alarm landlords.

That’s because a Labour MP promised that the Renters (Reform) Bill will become law under a Labour government –

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Angela Rayner dodges landlord questions in LBC interview clash

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In a feisty exchange on LBC, the Shadow Housing Secretary Angela Rayner refused to comment on Labour’s plan for landlords.

Ms Rayner found herself in a heated exchange with LBC presenter Andrew Castle, who repeatedly pressed her about the growing number of landlords leaving the market.

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Great news for landlords as private buying companies rush to snap up buy-to-let portfolios in bulk

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After a tough week, starting with reports from the Telegraph urging banks to “stop treating landlords like cash cows” we finally have some good news. Over the last two months landlords approaching portfolio exit companies to sell have seen a huge increase in their properties being sold in bulk to private buying companies.

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BTL mortgage market recovers with lower rates and more options

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The buy to let mortgage sector has bounced back from the pandemic slump with lower fixed rates and more product options, according to the latest analysis by Moneyfactscompare.co.uk.

The comparison site found that the overall BTL product availability –

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Angela Raynor: Labour will deliver rental reform and abolish Section 21

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Landlords in the private rented sector (PRS) will have rental reform – including the abolition of Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions – imposed on them, Labour’s Angela Raynor has promised.

The deputy Labour leader was speaking at the Party’s conference in Liverpool where she told delegates: “We will provide stability and certainty for the affordable and social housing market so there is confidence to invest.

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Tenant deposit values and disputes on the rise

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The UK’s private rented sector (PRS) has seen a significant increase in both the number and value of deposits protected by tenancy deposit schemes in 2022-23, according to the latest briefing by TDS Group.

The report compiles data from various sources

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Mayor of West Yorkshire blasts landlords for raising rents

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The mayor of West Yorkshire has launched a scathing attack on landlords, in a new interview.

Labour mayor Tracy Brabin has criticised landlords who raise rents in a cost-of-living crisis.

However, she does not advocate for the use of rent controls and instead wants to focus on building more affordable homes. 

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Scottish government rent control proposals slammed by expert

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The Scottish government’s recently launched consultation on a range of issues affecting the private rented sector (PRS), including rent controls and tenant eviction protections, has been slammed by one leading property expert.

Neil Cobbold, the managing director of automated rental payment specialists

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Rental market frenzy: Tenants face 25 enquiries per property

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The rental market in the UK is experiencing a frenzy of activity, as letting agents report an average of 25 enquiries from prospective tenants for every property on offer.

And the chief executive of the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA)

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Millions of renters face health crisis due to poor housing conditions – Shelter claims

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Millions of renters in England are suffering from poor mental and physical health, according to new research by Shelter.

The charity claims 40% of renters in England have experienced poor health as a result of poor property conditions in the last year.

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