My picks from the headlines – May 2022

The PayProp Rent Report went out earlier this week with updates on the latest news affecting the UK residential rental market. Why not take 10 minutes to catch up? 

• Our first story for this month looks at the rental reforms outlined in the Queen’s Speech. What has been promised, and when can agents expect to see the law change?
• In Scotland, politicians are planning radical changes to eviction rules. Will landlords soon find it more difficult to recover properties from rogue tenants as feared?
• Rents are increasing across the country – and prospective tenants are having to compete over a shrinking pool of properties. We ask what’s behind the rise.
• In our fourth story, we look at reports that the government could extend Right to Buy to housing association tenants. What effect would this have on the sector – and how likely is it to actually happen?
• In our final rented sector story of the month, Trading Standards has banned ‘Price on Application’ from rental listings. Is your agency breaking the law?
• Lastly, our very own Head of Sales is taking part in Agents Giving’s upcoming Strictly Agents ballroom dance contest for charity! We share a behind-the-scenes update.

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.