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Private renters are enjoying greater security in their homes than at any time over the last decade according to new official data. The government’s English Housing Survey for 2018-19 published today shows that the average length that a private sector tenant lived in their current rental property was 4.4 years, up from 4.1 years in 2017-18. This […]

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A more holistic approach is needed in order to tackle the issue of fuel poverty in Wales’ private rented sector, says the RLA. The association’s policy officer in Wales Tim Thomas addressed the National Assembly for Wales’ Climate Change, Environment and Rural Affairs Committee inquiry into fuel poverty on Wednesday, calling on a more holistic approach, […]

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In today’s politics update we look at a new report condemning rent controls, short-term lets, local licensing and the latest Grenfell Tower fire inquiry. European Think Tanks attacks rent controls The European Policy Information Center (EPiCenter), an initiative of nine think tanks from across the European Union and free market think tank and publishing company […]

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MPs should back proposals to prevent EU citizens with settled status facing severe difficulties accessing healthcare, housing, and employment a coalition of groups representing EU citizens, immigrants and landlords argue. The House of Commons will today vote on an amendment passed in the House of Lords to the EU Withdrawal Bill that would require EU […]

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The Government has announced that a new building safety regulator will be established, as part of a new package of measures designed to improve building safety in residential blocks. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will begin to establish the new regulator in shadow form immediately, ahead of it being full established, following legislation. The […]

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In today’s politics update we look at the latest from MHCLG on fire safety, Lords’ backing for an amendment to provide EU citizens with settled status with a physical document to prove it, latest on the shared accommodation rate and the findings of a new report on Universal Credit. MHCLG fire safety consultations MHCLG announced […]

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The RLA has opposed plans put forward by Cardiff Council to renew an additional HMO licensing scheme in the city. Cardiff Council is proposing to renew an additional licensing scheme in the ward of Plasnewydd. Additional HMO licensing applies to HMOs which are not subject to mandatory HMO licensing but which are of a description […]

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In today’s politics roundup we look at the MP who is praising the RLA’s work in raising standards, RICS’ warning that an imbalance of supply and demand could see rents rise – and a call for more affordable homes to rent and buy. London mayor Sadiq Khan is also asked for clarification on housing targets. Buck […]

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Courts across London are failing to cope with the volume of landlord repossession cases they are hearing. New figures published today show that the average length of time from a claim from a landlord in London to a court issuing an order for a property to be repossessed for legitimate reasons is 30 weeks. This […]

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In today’s political update we look at the latest ONS figures, calls by a senior member of the Labour party for a dedicated housing court and confirmation that the government does not plan to issue those with EU settled status with physical documentation to help the access rental homes. Average rents up by 1.4% The […]

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