Week Ending 07/10/2017

Poorly insulated homes may cost £1bn extra in energy bills The Guardian

‘Housing Court’ plan adopted 24 Housing 

RLA meets with Alok Sharma Development Finance Today 

Tories unveil new controls for private rental sector Letting Agent Today

Tenant and landlord groups take opposing views on Welsh lettings fees ban The Negotiator

New Conservative controls for the PRS  Property Tribes

Ban on letting agent fees charged to tenants branded ‘dangerous move’Property Industry Eye

UK government urged to follow Scotland’s lead to reduce rent arrearsLandlord Today

Airbnb’s Direct Impact On The Private Rental Sector Residential Landlord 

Corbyn pledges regeneration revolution on social housing Planning and Building Control Today 

General News

Will PRA buy-to-let changes spark rise in equity release? Financial Reporter

Edinburgh rents rise 40 per cent in seven years The Scotsman 

Build-to-rent booming as majority of Londoners predicted to be renters by 2025 Evening Standard 

20% of London rental properties now part of selective licensing The Negotiator

Rental round-up: A ‘bleak year ahead’ for tenants Moneywise

Buy-to-let beats the squeeze FT Adviser

1 in 20 UK rental properties do not yet meet minimum energy standardsProperty Wire