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Could stricter energy efficiency rules push landlords into selling their properties? A new poll suggests they could.

The government is tightening up rules on carbon monoxide detectors in rented homes in England, and landlords and agents are being urged to make sure that their properties will still comply.

The countdown to Christmas is on, and Agents Giving has brought back its Christmas Stocking Campaign to ensure that no-one is left out of the festive fun.

Making the compliance burden easier to manage, focusing on the minority that don’t comply, putting in place a robust complaints procedure and shouting about the industry’s many successes are all key to improving the reputation of letting agents, according to a major new report into the sector.

We followed up our recent webinar, Trust through transparency – building landlord and tenant confidence in the lettings industry, with a Q&A for agents.

Why does the lettings sector still suffer from a negative public reputation? What more can we do to increase landlord and tenant confidence in the lettings process? How can we improve transparency – and how can technology help?

The government has announced a £65 million fund to repay tenants’ rent arrears in England.

Are politicians fighting yesterday’s battles over “no-fault” Section 21 evictions?