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We look at new research demonstrating the ways landlords are contributing to local economies and discuss all the latest news on Universal Credit. Local economy reliant on landlords New buy to let research, surveying 1,000 UK-based landlords, highlights the important contribution they make to their local economy, with eight in ten (81%) turning to a local […]

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In the year ending June 2019, 215 people lost their lives due to house fires – including tenants in rented homes. In response to this the Home Office has re-launched its fire safety campaign – including information and advice for landlords and tenants. Landlords’ obligations As a landlord you must: make sure all gas and […]

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Today we examine the news that the House of Lords has launched an inquiry into the economics of Universal Credit, with RLA research cited in a new Commons Library paper on homelessness. Universal Credit inquiry The House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee has launched an inquiry into the economics of Universal Credit. The committee will […]

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We’re already into the second month of 2020 and it is fair to say the last month has been a busy one in terms of licensing-related news. Each month in our Licensing Update blog, we put together a list of ongoing licensing consultations, which is updated throughout the month and share important licensing news and […]

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Today we look at new FOI figures on high-rise cladding and a new appointment at the London Assembly. Tom Copley Appointed Deputy Mayor for Housing Tom Copley has been appointed London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s Deputy Mayor for Housing at City Hall. The Labour Assembly Member replaces James Murray, who was elected as an MP at […]

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Growth in the number of short-term lets across the country is a symptom of skewed policy that favours holiday homes over long-term properties to rent. A new report published today by ARLA Propertymark suggests that nearly half a million properties could be left unavailable for longer-term rent as more landlords exit the market and in […]

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In today’s politics update we look at a new debate on the impact of LHA and Section 21 on homelessness, a new Peers’ debate on energy efficiency and new EPC figures. Opposition homelessness debate The Labour Party yesterday initiated a half day debate in the House of Commons on homelessness. Of note: In opening the debate, the […]

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Plans to introduce a selective licensing scheme in Coventry have been put on hold, after councillors voted it down based on awaiting an upcoming selective licensing review. This is something the RLA warned the council about in its consultation response on the licensing plans last year. However, an additional HMO licensing scheme in Coventry has […]

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Landlords are being warned three new models of washing machines are being recalled by Whirlpool due to fire risk. An overheating door mechanism means that hundreds of thousands of machines are at risk of catching fire – many of which may be installed in privately rented properties. About 20% of the Hotpoint and Indesit washing […]

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A new fire safety debate, support for the homeless and the latest benefits and housebuilding statistics are on the agenda in today’s daily politics update. Housing minister ‘will hold landlords to account’ on fire safety Matt Rodda MP (Labour, Reading East) yesterday initiated a Westminster Hall debate on fire risks in flats and shared housing. Of note: Kate Green MP (Labour, […]

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