Industry news for Letting Agents

Spring Statement – What did it reveal about lettings?
What does the Chancellor's Spring Statement mean for the lettings sector?
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Another new housing minister – Stuart Andrew, becomes the 11th in 12 years
What could Stuart Andrew's recent appointment as housing minister mean for the anticipated Levelling Up agenda?
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Rent controls – Are they now becoming more likely across the UK?
We take a look at the current state of play regarding rent controls and whether they'll gain momentum across the UK.
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Rental index February 2022 - Average price rises to another high of £1,069 PCM
The average rent price in the UK for February 2022 is £1,069. This month’s figure is 0.6% higher than last month’s and 8.6% more than in February 2021.
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Are fees for deposit replacement schemes prohibited payments? A legal update from Will Eastman
After an interesting County Court decision, Head of Legal and Claims Will Eastman offers his thoughts on deposit replacement schemes
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Right to rent – what is changing in 2022?
A review of the Right to Rent checks and what is set to happen this year.
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Everything letting agents need to know about the Levelling Up White Paper
More than two years after its comprehensive election win, the Boris Johnson administration has finally released a White Paper on Levelling Up – its flagship policy designed to narrow the current inequalities between different regions of the UK.
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Are fees for deposit replacement schemes prohibited payments? A follow-up from Will Eastman
After an interesting case in county court, earlier this month Head of Legal and Claims, Will Eastman gave his thoughts on deposit replacement schemes. After the final hearing took place earlier this week, Will has provided another update on the matter.
5 min read
Homelet rental index January 2022 – Another record high as UK average rent rises to £1,064
The average rent in the UK for January 2022 was £1,064, up 8.5% on January 2021’s figure, and a 0.4% rise from last month. Excluding London, the average rent was at £897.
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