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December 15, 2022

Letting agents accused of illegally pushing zero deposit schemes

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

February 16, 2023

United Kingdom

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Leaders Romans Group fights hunger with the Trussell Trust

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

United Kingdom

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Landlords look to letting agents for help in tough market

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

United Kingdom

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Landlords must take responsibility for mould, says government

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.

April 14, 2022

United Kingdom

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Landlords to save on green upgrades

The government has removed VAT from energy-saving home upgrades and is offering new grants for green boiler replacements, making it cheaper for landlords to improve their properties’ EPC scores.