Fee Introduced for Tenant Rent Appeals

Nikka Sulton 

The government has confirmed a new £47 fee for tenants who wish to challenge a rent increase through the First-Tier Property Tribunal, saying the measure is designed to

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Scottish Renters May Get Rent-Free Period

Nikka Sulton 

Generation Rent is urging all Scottish political parties to support its manifesto pledge that private renters should receive the last two months’ rent free in cases of no-fault

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Rents Rise Slightly but Remain Below Peak

Nikka Sulton 

Rents across the UK have seen a modest increase for the first time in five months, though they remain below last October’s peak, according to the latest HomeLet

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Pressure on Starmer to Curb Rent Rises

Nikka Sulton 

Concerns are growing across the private rented sector (PRS) as rising costs faced by landlords are expected to push rents even higher in the coming months. Industry bodies

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Rents Stabilise as Growth Falls Below Inflation

Nikka Sulton 

The private rented sector (PRS) is showing clear signs of stabilisation, with recent figures indicating that rent increases have slowed over the past year. After a period of

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Renters’ Rights Act Deadline Countdown

Nikka Sulton 

Landlords and letting agents across the UK now have just a month to prepare for the first stage of the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA), which comes into effect

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Rents Stabilise with Sub-Inflation Growth

Nikka Sulton 

The private rented sector (PRS) is beginning to show signs of stability, with recent data indicating that rental growth has slowed and is now tracking below inflation in

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Pet-Friendly Rentals Decline Despite Act

Nikka Sulton 

The number of pet-friendly rental properties in England has dropped significantly in recent months, raising concerns about accessibility for tenants with animals just as new legislation is set

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UK House Prices Reach £277,186 in March

Nikka Sulton 

UK house prices edged higher in March, signalling a modest recovery in the property market following a slower start to the year. According to the latest data from

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Rayner Pushes Starmer to Challenge Landlords

Nikka Sulton 

Former deputy leader of the Labour Party, Angela Rayner, has urged Sir Keir Starmer to take a tougher stance against landlords and freeholders, highlighting the pressures many working

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