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How are landlords reacting to proposed legislative changes? The evidence is mixed
In the context of upcoming legislative change to the PRS, there has been a great deal of press coverage predicting an exodus of landlords.
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Sep 13
What's New in the Renters Rights Bill? Key Changes for Landlords and Tenants
The Renters Rights Bill is here, and it brings sweeping changes that will significantly affect landlords, letting agents and tenants...
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Aug 29
What will Labour’s energy efficiency targets mean for landlords and tenants in the private rented sector?
The new Labour government has confirmed that they will require all private rented sector properties to reach an Energy Perform Certificate..
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Jul 29
Renters’ Rights Bill: New Reforms for the Private Rented Sector
The new Labour Government will bring a Renters’ Rights Bill to Parliament this year, introducing several reforms to the PRS.
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Jun 18
General Election 2024: What are the parties’ pledges for the private rented sector?
In this blog, TDS looks at the general election manifestos’ key policy proposals relating to the private rented sector.
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Jun 6
General Election 2024: What we know already about the Parties’ Positions on the Private Rented Sector
TDS explores what we already know about the parties’ positions on the private rented sector.
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May 22
A Decent Homes Standard for the Private Rented Sector
The ‘Decent Homes Standard’ (DHS) sets out a required minimum quality for social housing in England.
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Apr 24
Renters (Reform) Bill back in Commons for final stages
The Renters (Reform) Bill seeks to bring about multiple reforms to the Private Rented Sector, most notably the end of ‘no fault’ evictions.
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Mar 20
Government Outlines Plans to Tackle Growth of Short-Term Holiday Lets
The Government has announced that councils will be given greater power to control short-term lets by making them subject to the planning pro
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Feb 16
Could letting agents face more regulation?
In January 2024, an amendment was proposed by the Opposition to the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill.
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Jan 25
Improving energy efficiency of the Private Rented Sector by 2030 must remain a net-zero priority
Improving the energy performance of the Private Rented Sector by 2030 must remain a priority for the Government to meet its net-zero target.
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Jan 24
Register to vote to have your say in how your local area is run
Your vote matters, so don’t lose it – make sure you’re registered to vote here, and don’t worry, it only takes a few minutes!
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Jan 24
What is the Renters (Reform) Bill and how could it affect me?
The Renters (Reform) Bill is a piece of legislation that outlines the government's plans to fundamentally reform the private rented sector.
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Aug 23, 2023
Are half of all renters really ‘one pay cheque away’ from homelessness?
Dr Jen Harris, Head of Policy and Research at TDS, explores this claim and its implications for the PRS.
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Jul 18, 2023
Renting to tenants with children | What are the rules in England?
Who lives in the private rented sector? The private rented sector provides a home to a wide variety of people including students, young...
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Jul 18, 2023
The Renters (Reform) Bill | What are the concerns?
On Monday 10th July 2023, the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee held an evidence session on the Renters (Reform) Bill.
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May 18, 2023
TDS welcomes Renters Reform Bill but warns of risks ahead
TDS has welcomed the long-awaited introduction of the Renters Reform Bill.
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May 16, 2023
Reforming the private rented sector in England|TDS shares its views
In February 2023, the House of Commons Select Committee published a report on the Government’s plans for reforming the sector.
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May 12, 2023
Reforming the Private Rented Sector Reform in England | Introduction of a new landlord ombudsman
The 2022 white paper A fairer private rented sector outline the Government’s plans to introduce a new Landlord ombudsman.
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May 12, 2023
Reforming the Private Rented Sector Reform in England | A new Property Portal
Reforming the Private Rented Sector Reform in England |A new Property Portal and Minimum Decent Standards
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