Renters Reform Bill: 2nd Reading
The 2nd reading of the Renters Reform Bill includes important changes for the student sector.
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by Patrick Garratt - 31st October 2023 Property Investors Blog - Market News
by Patrick Garratt - 31st October 2023 
Inconsistent: New government guidance on damp and mould in the home
The new guidance makes it clear that landlords are responsible for identifying and addressing damp and mould in their properties. Tenants should not be blamed for damp and mould, as it is not the result of 'lifestyle choices'.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 3rd October 2023 
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by Nathan Colom - 30th September 2023 
How Did Your University Fare in the Times University Guide 2023?
How Did Your University Fare in the Times University Guide 2023? Times University Guide 2023: A Look at Universities in Birmingham, Bristol, Nottingham, and Leicester
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 17th September 2023
Michael Gove on Minimum Energy Performance Standards: “My strong view is that we’re asking too much too quickly.
Gove conveyed his perspective to the Sunday Telegraph, stating, "My own strong view is that we're asking too much too quickly. We do want to move towards greater energy efficiency, but the timing seems challenging, especially for landlords who are already facing significant capital expenditures to improve their property's efficiency."
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 31st July 2023
Renters Reform Bill Delayed
The Renters (Reform) Bill is, yet again, caught in the legislative waiting room. With the House of Commons entering its summer recess period, the bill won’t be considered until at least September. This delay presents a silver lining: it gives the landlords and agents ample time to influence future decisions.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 27th July 2023 Renters Reform Update: Government considering developing specific grounds for student accommodation
Rachel Maclean MP, the UK's Housing Minister, recently advised that the government is considering "developing a ground that would guarantee vacant possession to let to students at the start of each academic year".
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Renters Reform Bill – Update: Michael Gove Considers U-turn on Student Exemption
Telegraph reports Michael Gove considering U-turn on exemption from private student accommodation
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 24th May 2023 
Renters Reform Bill – Implication for Student Accommodation
The government finally published the Renters Reform Bill on the 17th May and answered the long awaited question about the implications for landlords of student accommodation.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 19th May 2023 Industry Leader Anticipates EPC Rule Exceptions as Challenges Mount
Maxine Fothergill, ex-ARLA Propertymark President, forecasts government concessions on minimum EPC ratings must be made.
Read more … by Patrick Garratt - 27th April 2023