Holiday home landlords getting spooked
Holiday let landlords using platforms like Airbnb are considering selling up thanks to rules coming into force.
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Section 21 ban to be delayed by government chaos
The rental reforms instigated by Michael Gove and co are likely to be delayed thanks to the upheaval that hit the government last week, predicted Adam Male, chief revenue officer at online lettings agent Mashroom.
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Frustration after Michael Gove’s sacking
A range of groups are frustrated at Michael Gove’s due to how it will affect the government’s housing policy.
Greg Clark replaces Michael Gove as housing secretary
Sacked housing secretary Michael Gove has been replaced by Greg Clark, member of parliament for Tunbridge Wells.
Michael Gove sacked as Tory meltdown continues
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has sacked housing secretary Michael Gove for telling the press he should resign.
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Propertymark: Housing minister resignation not a big deal thanks to Michael Gove
The resignation of housing minister Stuart Andrew shouldn’t be a problem providing Michael Gove remains in his role as housing secretary, according to Propertymark chief executive Nathan Emerson.
Government to get tough on landlords switching to Airbnb
Regional mayors could have the power to stop people renting out second properties for less than 90 days under plans being drawn up by housing secretary Michael Gove, The Telegraph reports.
£194.3bn worth of vacant homes sitting empty
A staggering £194.3 billion homes are laying dormant in the current market, research from estate agent comparison site GetAgent.co.uk has found.
The government’s “powerful new Ombudsman” in its own words
The Ombudsman will have powers to put things right for tenants, including compelling landlords to issue an apology, provide information, take remedial action, and/or pay compensation of up to £25,000.
Landlords must allow tenants to have pets
Tenants will have the legal right to keep pets in their rental properties under terms set out in the Renters Reform Bill.
