Landlords rush to protect income over Renters’ Rights Act fears Property Landlords are racing to protect their income in response to the government’s divisive Renters’ Rights Act, which banned no-fault evictions and fixed tenancies. Private landlords have been rushing to secure income protection and rent guarantees since the reforms became law at the start of May, according to an AIM-listed firm. Rent Guarantor said it saw [...]
Labour ‘failing’ renters: Brits work for 133 days to pay landlords Property Today’s the day when Brits will finally stop working just to pay their landlords and start earning money for their own pockets, with 14 May the point in the year when the average tenant has brought in enough income to pay for a year’s accommodation. Known as the “cost of rent day”, it now arrives [...]
Renters and landlords ‘in the dark’ on new law, Labour warned Property The UK’s landlord lobby group has warned that renters and landlords ‘desperately’ need more clarity on the rollout of the government’s Renters Rights Bill. The bill, which was debated in the House of Commons on Monday, is expected to receive Royal Assent in late 2025 and to become law in early 2026. It is one of [...]
Reduced notice periods for renters are an open door for party flats April 24, 2024 Renters need more rights, but scrapping minimum tenancy terms would leave landlords unable to stop their properties being used for holiday lets, party flats or worse
