Industry shocked as Scotland bans rent increases

This month, PayProp joined the world in mourning the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We’re grateful for her 70 years of dedicated public service, as well as her wide-ranging charity work which you can read more about further down.

We also have the usual digest of market-shaping news analysis from the past month.

In the first story of September’s PayProp Rent Report, the Scottish government has frozen rents and banned evictions in the private and social rented sectors until at least the end of March 2023, sending shockwaves through the housing industry.

Next up, some in the property sector are worried that tenants will no longer be able to afford rent as energy bills rise to record heights. Are we heading for a winter arrears crisis, or will the new energy price cap prevent disaster?

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has a new Secretary of State. In our third article, we ask what Simon Clarke’s appointment means for our sector.

The government is planning to introduce new quality standards for privately rented homes in England – and they’re asking for input from property professionals. Find out how you can take part in our fourth story.

For our last industry story this month, new smoke and carbon monoxide alarm rules will come into force for rented properties in England and Wales next month. Are your landlords’ properties compliant?

Finally, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s passing has been mourned by people from all backgrounds around the world. But, outside her family, it may be the UK charity sector that feels her loss most keenly.