As of 1 December 2017, under the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016, a new Private Residential Tenancy (PRT) will replace the previous assured and short assured tenancy agreements for all new tenancies granted in Scotland.
Whilst we wait for legislation to be passed over letting agent fees, it's important to remember that it's currently a legal requirement to display your fees, and if you belong to a Client Money Protection scheme.
ARLA Propertymark Protected agents, Galbraith have reported that the Dumfries and Galloway property market remains buoyant and continues to show healthy levels of activity.
The Communities and Local Government (CLG) Select Committee has announced that it will conduct pre-legislative scrutiny of the Government’s proposals to ban tenant fees imposed by landlords and letting agents on tenants in England.
Amid growing criticism at the way the introduction of Universal Credit as replacement to the six previous benefits, has caused suffering to many claimants and fear of increased homelessness as a result, Chancellor Philip Hammond has finally bowed to the pressure from other politicians and lobbying groups, including ARLA Propertymark.
PRESS RELEASE: David Cox, Chief Executive, ARLA Propertymark comments on today’s Autumn Budget:
Rent Smart Wales enforcement activity is gathering momentum as the one year anniversary of the registration deadline approaches.
ARLA Propertymark Protected agency, Leaders, are a shining example of how lettings businesses can still thrive, despite the challenges the industry faces being bigger now than they've even been.
If so, you need to be aware that it will soon be illegal to do so under new regulations which will come into force shortly.
Universal Credit is in the news again for all the wrong reasons. We've lobbied the Government over our concerns about this recently introduced benefit, but real-life examples of tenant hardship were brought to the fore in a heated debate in the House of Commons yesterday.
It’s been one of the busiest months we can remember here at Propertymark HQ with the Government having announced more consultations, reports and legislation than you can shake a stick at. With so much going on, as part of a running feature we take a look at how ARLA Propertymark Chief Executive David Cox has been spending his time serving our members’ interests.
Back in May, ARLA Propertymark responded to the Government's consultation on the illicit trading and smuggling of tobacco products, in a bid to crack down on tobacco duty evasion.
A Government working group of industry experts set up to assess the current electrical safety risk to private sector tenants and provide guidance on any legislative requirements, have now published their view on the regulation and standards on electrical safety within the private rented sector PRS.
ARLA Propertymark has signed a cross-party letter, initiated by Shelter, calling for end to the Local Housing Allowance freeze.
The Department for Communities and Local Government have published a summary of responses and its response to the consultation on banning letting fees paid by tenants in England. The document summarises the comments received and sets out the Government’s approach and next steps.
Last week, the Government announced that they are to review the effectiveness of the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015. This is of major importance as it effects all landlords of private rented sector properties in England, and their agents.
It looks increasingly likely that Client Money Protection (CMP) will become mandatory for all letting agents in England as the Government launches a consultation on CMP inviting views and comments on how the rules should be designed, implemented and enforced.
The Government has published a Draft Tenant Fees Bill which raises unprecedented questions for the future of the industry and brings all agencies, large and small, to a fork in the road.