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Diversity of PRS revealed in national housing survey
The UK Government is expected to introduce the new Renters’ Rights Bill to Parliament in Autumn 2024, so the release of detailed reports from the 2022-23 English Housing Survey on 18 July 2024 offers a timely snapshot of the landscape of the Private Rented Sector (PRS). Notably, 82% of private renters reported being satisfied with their accommodation, suggesting that issues may be concentrated in a small section of the market.
Greater Manchester plans to tackle housing crisis
A UK-first deal for renters and landlords will see standards across the rental sector improve under the Good Landlord Charter, as announced by Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester Mayor on 12 July, along with the promise of delivering thousands of new homes.
And the rest is politics: How Propertymark amplifies member voices
To represent Propertymark members’ views and the property sector to ensure their voices are heard, we interpret key policy developments and lobby for change. Working with members, we research and survey to develop evidence-based arguments to campaign for policy change across the devolved nations on issues, including supply of property, tenancy management, economic crime, property taxation, enforcement, material information, and welfare reform.
Defective Premises Bill will mirror Building Safety Act
Legislation to give homeowners in Northern Ireland the same protections against poorly constructed and maintained buildings as those in England and Wales has passed its final stage in the Assembly just four months after introduction. The terms of the Bill will take effect immediately once it has been given Royal Assent.