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July 20, 2023

Will the government finally give clarity on EPCs?

The government has told landlords that it will give an update on minimum Energy Performance Certificate scores before Christmas.

November 14, 2023

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Will the Renters (Reform) Bill really reduce homelessness?

Abolishing no-fault evictions is unlikely to reduce the number of evictions, but could make harder for tenants to be rehoused, warns Neil Cobbold.

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May 16, 2024

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Will the Renters (Reform) Bill end selective licensing schemes?

Local councils are preparing to fight for selective licensing – and PayProp is helping the government find a fair solution.

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March 20, 2025

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Will planning reforms fix the private rented sector’s supply problems?

The government has announced a raft of new planning measures designed to get Britain building – but will the private rented sector benefit?

August 18, 2022

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Will landlord losses shrink the private rented sector?

As experts predict that 46,000 landlords will quit the market this year, the question is this: is the UK private rented sector shrinking – or just changing?

September 15, 2022

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Will arrears rise with our energy bills?

As energy bills rise to new record heights, some in the property sector are worried that tenants will no longer be able to afford rent. Are we heading for a winter arrears crisis, or will the new energy price cap prevent disaster?