Wales to permanently increase landlord-tenant notice periods
The Welsh government plans to go ahead with increasing the tenant notice period to six months where they aren’t at fault – despite landlords and letting agents arguing against the move.
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Agents back Airbnb licensing scheme
Lettings and estate agents think the UK government should introduce a licensing scheme to monitor and control the impact of Airbnbs and other short-term lets.
Supply issues improve by 50%
Since April the number of homes for sale per Propertymark branch have risen from 20 to 30, easing the supply issues that have plagued the market for months.
Huge supply and demand imbalance in London
The number of prospective London tenants has trebled in less than two years, while available rooms to rent have fallen.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme deemed too complex and low-value
The application process involved in The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is deemed too complex, putting off landlords and agents from applying.
Propertymark: Be ready for Right to Rent changes
Propertymark is reminding agents to be ready for significant changes to the way they carry out Right to Rent checks from 1 October 2022.
Propertymark backs transparent rogue landlord database
Agency body Propertymark has backed the government’s commitment to making the rogue landlord and agent database transparent.
Propertymark calls for stamp duty surcharge exemption
The government should put in a 12-month exemption to the 3% stamp duty surcharge to boost buy-to-let purchases, according to agency group Propertymark.
Housing minister and renters reform architect resigns
The minister who was behind the Renters Reform Bill and the accompanying white paper has this morning resigned from the government.
Propertymark: Financial help needed to improve ERC ratings in Wales
Propertymark has urged the Welsh government to make financial support available for homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of the country’s rental stock.
