Looking for some light but informative reading for the bank holiday weekend? The PayProp Rent Report went out earlier today with updates on all the latest news affecting the UK private rented sector.
- Our first story looks at?calls for rent controls
?coming in from several quarters, and what policies they could lead to.
- Next up, the Social Market Foundation predicts that more and more tenants will?rent into retirement
. What does this mean for the private rented sector?
- Third, landlord groups are calling on the government to restore the link between?Local Housing Allowance?
and local rents. How has the freeze affected tenants?
- In our fourth story, the?Spring Budget
?provided new subsidies for landlords looking to make green upgrades. We ask if this will help them prepare for EPC C.
- The energy efficiency theme continues in our final PRS story, with the government clarifying whether landlords can pass on?increased utility bills
?to tenants. What options do landlords have to avoid being left out of pocket?
- Finally, industry charity Agents Giving is making sure no-one goes without Easter treats this weekend. Click through to find out more about their?Easter Egg Campaign
!
Have a great Easter! We’ll be back with more news and analysis next month. Make sure you don’t miss out by subscribing to the PayProp Rent Report now
.