Government will not introduce rent controls
The government’s rental reforms White Paper has ruled out introducing rent controls, amidst fears that they could be brought to the housing market in England.
Rent controls
Sadiq Khan makes renewed call for rent freeze and controls
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has written to Boris Johnson calling for a two-year rent freeze in London.
Dutch landlords could be driven out of the sector due to government intervention
Investors in The Netherlands are currently undergoing similar issues to the UK – landlords could leave the sector thanks to government intervention, which goes further than what’s happening in the UK.
Notable stories from the second half of 2021
Property Investor Post reflects on some of the major stories and themes that emerged in the second half of 2021.
Scotland could extend eviction notice periods every winter
It added that there will be exceptions for antisocial and criminal behavior cases, as well as when the landlord intends to live in the property.
Propertymark: Time to privatise bailiffs to hasten possessions
The organisation made the recommendation with one eye on the government’s Renters’ Reforms White Paper, which is being released early next year.
Greens talk up rent controls after small increase
West Dunbartonshire showed the highest increase (7.1%), followed by Ayrshire (6.8%).
Scotland’s new tenant minister defends rent controls plan
He said many people are paying way over the odds for what is an insecure tenure in housing.
Industry apprehensive about Scotland’s rent control plan
Rent controls are already proving divisive among landlords and mortgage professionals, though members of the charity housing sector are more sympathetic.
