Writings for Landlords

ere is a final reminder that the Government’s inquiry into the private rented sector is near the end of its public consultation stage.

The cheapest tenancy deposit rates in the market yet have been announced by a new scheme being launched by the Deposit Protection Service.

Landlords and agents should be required by law to provide their tenants with insurance when they sign up to a new tenancy.

Other councils should not even think about introducing blanket licensing of private rental properties until it is clear how the controversial Newham scheme is faring.

The Residential Landlords Association has warned that 1% caps to rises in benefits will lead to an increase in homelessness.

Traditional shared student rental accommodation in a university city is to be restricted, following the approval of a housing masterplan.

A second local authority in England is set to bring in compulsory licensing of every private rental property on its territory.

The buy-to-let market looks set to expand further in the first half of this year, with 55% of landlords planning to increase their property portfolios over the next six months.

A £200m ‘build to rent’ fund has been launched by housing minister Mark Prisk – meaning that the concept of developments where a specific proportion of homes is built for private rental purposes has taken a step closer.

Just a handful of private rental properties are available to single people on benefits, according to Crisis.