Highlights from the UK’s private and social rented sector headlines: July 2021

July is shaping up to be an important month, not just for our industry but for the whole country.

In the latest issue of the PayProp Rent Report, e-mailed to subscribers last week, we shared the most impactful recent developments.

• In our first story of the July Rent Report, we talk about COVID-19 rules. What can agents in England now legally do, and what are they likely to do in practice?
• In our second story, we look at the potential impact of new funds announced by the Scottish and Welsh governments to help tenants pay off COVID-related rent arrears.
• A new HomeLet survey puts the average UK rent at £1,000 for the first time ever. We look at the factors behind record rents – and ask if they will keep rising.
• We return to Wales for our fourth story as the government cracks down on second home ownership. What does it mean for private landlords?
• In our fifth story, a recent wave of buyouts and integrations is changing the shape of the PropTech sector. Will a few companies rule the roost, or will agents still have plenty of choices?
• Finally, Agents Giving is getting ready to name the country’s most charitable estate and letting agents in the Fundraising Champion Awards. We share how you can enter – and how you can get a head start on next year’s competition.

For all our latest analysis, download the July 2021 issue of the PayProp Rent Report today and subscribe to get future issues delivered to your inbox every month.