Loan scheme to help tenants affected by Covid-19 officially launches in Wales. The future of commercial property investment - where is the next big opportunity? New online service to improve the right to rent process. Doubts that the government will reach housebuilding target.
Government launches proposal to make private rental sector more energy-efficient. The BTL market shows no signs of slowing down. Landlords continue to be overlooked as the government are yet to introduce hardship loans for tenants.
Eviction hearings resume in courts across England and Wales. Pressure grows for Welsh politicians as councillors call for AirBnB to be banned. Buy to let demand grows among first time buyers in the UK.
NRLA says Sadiq Khan's request for 2-year rent freeze would be disastrous for tenants. Property price increases jump up significantly May to June, from 1.1% to 3.4%
Flat owners welcome government response on cladding remediation. Second so called “No DSS” case has been supported and won. New guidance issued for landlords with student accommodation, as the academic year begins.
Scotland follows Wales with Tenant Hardship Loan, to fund unpaid rent. NRLA calls out to landlords to lobby their local MP for support. UK regeneration areas analysed for property investment opportunity.
Government's 'u turn' decision to extend the eviction ban continues to cause concern. The Green Homes Grant scheme has now launched, what's involved in the application? Positive news for landlords and letting agents as rental demand continues into August.
Eviction ban set to be extended by four weeks in England and Wales. Buy to let market picks up as new products and higher LTV's are re-introduced. Government urged to do more to financially support landlords. Increase in electrical checks as regulation changes for buy to let properties.