Can Michael Gove deliver the Renters (Reform) Bill this year?

This month’s Rent Report opens on Michael Gove’s pledge to pass the Renters (Reform) Bill by the next election. Can he do it?

Next, politicians are trying to get the recommendations of the Regulation of Property Agents working group into law. Could agents soon have to sign up to a new Code of Practice or even go back to school?

Tough new repair rules are being rolled out for the social housing sector, and some want them to apply to private rentals too. We ask what that would mean for agents and landlords, and how likely it is to happen.

While some agencies are closing branches and teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, others are turning to lettings to offset slow sales. We discuss the benefits of a strong rental portfolio.

It’s no secret that tenants don’t always stick to their tenancy agreements, and a new report by Direct Line has revealed the most common tenancy breaches. What can agents do about non-payment of rent, unauthorised DIY or subletting?

Next, industry reports suggest that rental growth is slowing after last year’s boom, with some analysts even suggesting that it has gone negative. We share the latest sales and lettings stats.

Mark your calendars, agents: industry charity Agents Giving has announced this year’s charity golf day! Find out how you can take part.

PayProp continues to champion the interests of the lettings sector through our public affairs programme, and this month we’ve engaged with politicians on the Renters (Reform) Bill and transparent land ownership. Get the latest in our public affairs update.

Finally, you might already have noticed that PayProp has a new website! Find out more in our last update for the month, along with the exciting news of our win at the Kerfuffle Awards.

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