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February 17, 2022

Millions more people will rent for life, say lenders

The government’s new Levelling Up White Paper contains big reforms for the private rented sector in England, and agents and landlords are bracing for impact.

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August 17, 2023

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Millions more people will rent for life, say lenders

Property industry groups have written to the government after banks once again closed undesignated client accounts held by letting agents. How can agents protect their businesses from sudden account closures?

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December 15, 2022

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Millions more people will rent for life, say lenders

Renters say that letting agents forced them to sign up for deposit replacement schemes. Does this breach the Tenant Fees Act?

February 16, 2023

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Millions more people will rent for life, say lenders

The estate and letting agency giant has partnered with Britain’s biggest network of food banks in its distribution efforts.

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March 16, 2023

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Millions more people will rent for life, say lenders

Almost two thirds of self-managing private landlords would consider working with an agency, says a new survey.

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September 21, 2023

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Millions more people will rent for life, say lenders

Private and social landlords have been told to stop blaming tenants for mould and damp, and they are worried they could be sanctioned for damage they didn’t cause.