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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?

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January 18, 2024

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Will an EPC overhaul make the PRS more efficient?

The government is planning a major rewrite of home energy efficiency rules – but is the system fit for purpose?

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August 15, 2024

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Will Labour bring in a hardship test for evictions?

Landlords could be blocked from evicting tenants if it would cause them undue hardship.

November 17, 2022

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Will Michael Gove’s housing team press ahead with rental reform?

Will Britain's new housing ministers get rental reform done?

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