May 2017

Rent controls and the abolition of mortgage interest relief are among proposals outlined in the Green Party’s manifesto, out today. It says the party wants to bring in these controls to introduce a ‘living rent’ and more secure tenancies for all, along with mandatory licensing for PRS homes. Other proposals included in the document include […]

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Tenancy deposit schemes have now been in place for a decade. To mark the anniversary Steve Harriott, chief executive of TDS, reflects on the last ten years – and looks to the future. Ten years ago in April 2007 tenancy deposit schemes were first introduced in England and Wales. You need to go a little […]

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The Conservatives must reform tax to support landlords if they want to hit housing targets, says RLA chairman Alan Ward. The association says the Conservative manifesto, released today does not go far enough to support individual landlords who are providing vital homes to rent. Unlike the Labour and Liberal Democrat manifestos, the Conservative document is […]

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More than 1,500 landlords have written to prospective MPs calling for a reversal of the recent devastating tax changes threatening to cripple the PRS. The letters were set out within 48 hours of an appeal by RLA chairman, Alan Ward, asking for support in lobbying candidates to give a firm commitment to challenging policies that […]

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The election of Andy Burnham as the Mayor of Greater Manchester earlier this month has already seen growing attention around the housing policies that formed much of the focus of his election campaign. Mr Burnham is clearly committed to addressing the ‘housing crisis’ in Greater Manchester, but what are his views on the Private Rented […]

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Deposit protection is a mandatory part of becoming a landlord and can be confusing. The rules around deposit protection are fairly simple. A landlord must protect the tenant’s deposit and issue the tenant and anyone who paid it on their behalf with ‘prescribed information’ within 30 days of receiving the deposit. The landlord must protect […]

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RLA Chairman Alan Ward warns of a shambles for private renting if the Liberal Democrats are elected. The party’s manifesto, launched today, puts mandatory licensing for PRS homes at the heart of its housing plans. Other controversial proposals included in the document are plans to allow councils to levy up to 200% council tax on second […]

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Recent government policy has undermined the confidence of private landlords. To date, the Government has focused on encouraging institutional investors to develop new rental properties using mechanisms such as loan guarantees and the Build to Rent Fund. Whilst we welcome all efforts to boost housing supply, institutional investors are simply not providing the homes at […]

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Private landlords are facing an ever increasing list of legal requirements that they need to comply with and in addition recent tax changes mean that for many landlords their profits will be reduced. The RLA is proud to announce that is attending the Landlord Expo 2017, so come and visit us at Stand 8! Landlord […]

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A Department for Housing would be created by a new Labour government, with rent caps, three year tenancies and yet more regulation all part of its plans for the PRS. Labour’s draft election manifesto was leaked to the press today and includes a raft of housing policies which could have disastrous impacts on the PRS. […]

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