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July 17, 2025

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Millions more people will rent for life, say lenders

Let-only letting agencies could escape tens of thousands of pounds in fines after a landmark Upper Tribunal ruling.

July 17, 2025

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PayProp UK

Millions more people will rent for life, say lenders

Property professionals got their first look at the government’s proposed Decent Homes Standard for the private rented sector this month.

July 17, 2025

United Kingdom

PayProp UK

Millions more people will rent for life, say lenders

Agents are showing resilience in the face of industry headwinds, says a new industry survey from Reapit.

July 17, 2025

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Millions more people will rent for life, say lenders

Could last-minute battles over pet insurance, student lets and court capacity delay the Renters’ Rights Bill?

February 17, 2022

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Millions more people will rent for life, say lenders

One of Britain’s top lettings professionals has blasted politicians for discouraging investment in the private rented sector.

A bank statement with "account closed" stamped in red across it.

March 12, 2024

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Millions more people will rent for life, say lenders

Thousands of small and medium-sized estate and letting agencies were debanked in 2023, with financial institutions forcibly closing accounts across the sector. Evidence provided to the House of Commons Treasury Committee revealed the scale of the problem for businesses across the UK.