My picks from the headlines: January 2022

Happy New Year, and welcome to the first PayProp Rent Report of 2022!

Our stories this month are:

• The future of the property industry is digital, according to a survey of senior estate agents. What does this mean for property professionals and their clients?
• A growing number of landlords want a new job title. What should we call buy-to-let investors in future?
• Tough new rental regulations will come into force in Wales from 15 July, making it more difficult for landlords and agents to evict tenants.
• Holiday let owners could soon face bigger tax bills after the government pledged to close a council tax loophole.
• The private rented sector is too expensive and delivers poor-quality housing, says a House of Lords report published this month.
• Agents Giving is looking for teams of agents to take part in a day of charity dragon boat racing on 8 May. Find out how you can get involved.

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