Renters’ Rights Bill – change ahead for the sector

The Renters’ Rights Bill was published yesterday. The key measures in the Bill are: Abolishing Section 21 for “no fault” evictions. Applying Awaab’s Law to the private rented sector (PRS). Applying a Decent Homes Standard to the PRS for the first time. A ban on rental bidding wars, by cracking down on those who make […]

Safeagent calls on Government to ensure enforcement of licensing schemes

Following on from Labour MP Jas Athwal sacking the lettings agency which manages his rental flats, safeagent, the UK’s largest not-for-profit accreditation scheme for lettings and management agents, is calling upon the Government to ensure that membership of licensing schemes is enforced as part of any new legislation.  Isobel Thomson, chief executive of safeagent, says: […]