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Tougher repair rules on the horizon for PRS?

Politicians have recommended that landlords should have to investigate and fix maintenance issues more quickly – or face court action.

August 18, 2022

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Tougher checks on foreign owners from this month

Estate and letting agents will soon need to help overseas buyers of UK properties navigate tougher checks.

March 19, 2021

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The right PropTech can avert lockdown chaos – and forever revolutionise rental payments

With one of the world’s most successful vaccine rollout programmes under way in the UK, the chances of a complete lockdown – where agencies are forced to close – are hopefully slim. However, it doesn’t hurt to be prepared!

June 30, 2020

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The impact of COVID-19 on arrears – June 2020

PayProp Managing Director Neil Cobbold explains the impact of COVID-19 on arrears at the national and local levels in the UK using live PayProp data.

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August 17, 2023

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The Property Ombudsman reveals biggest causes of consumer complaints

How many formal complaints are made against letting agents each year? The Property Ombudsman has released its latest annual report detailing the complaints it receives from landlords and tenants.

September 15, 2022

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The government needs YOUR help in setting new housing standards

The government is planning to introduce legally binding standards of quality for privately rented homes in England – and they’re asking for input from property professionals.