In the wake of the government’s white paper ‘A Fairer Private Rented Sector’, experts from Woodstock Legal Services and The Lettings Hub will be running a webinar at 2pm today to reflect on its implications.
The major changes will be central to the discussion, including Section 21 evictions, periodic tenancies and decent home standards, as well as the practical changes letting agents can start implementing.
Heidi Shackell, CEO at The Lettings Hub, commented: “There has been a lot of debate already in the industry about the proposed changes and we now need to start to discuss how together we get ready for them. Staying compliant as a landlord and letting agent is essential but it’s becoming more and more challenging to stay on top of the coming legislation.”
With this in mind, Shackell said a panel of experts has been assembled to help letting agents reflect on the impacts of the Rental Reform paper, get some practical advice on how they can prepare, and get their questions answered.
Carly Jermyn, director and property litigation solicitor at Woodstock Legal Services, added: “The Rental Reform proposals are bringing more change and uncertainty to letting agents and landlords. We want to help break down the key impacts and discuss practical ways to start to prepare for what is approaching.
“Agents need to be ready to have conversations with landlords about the proposed changes to ensure they are compliant. I would encourage agents to review their portfolio of managed properties to ensure they are well prepared to assist landlords with the changes when they come in. This will strengthen their reputation as well as help build a long lasting relationship between agent and landlord.”
Here is the link to the webinar: https://lettingshub.clickmeeting.com/renters-reform-what-s-next-
What impact will the changes have on agents and landlords?
Small landlords will say enough is enough and sell up. Since the supply will be less and demand will increase, rents will again rise.
Shelter and Polly Bleat will complain that “greedy landlords” are evicting tenants who cannot afford the high rents and demand the government introduce rent caps.
Small landlords will say enough is enough and sell up. Since the supply will be less and demand will increase, rents will again rise.
Shelter and Polly Bleat will complain that “greedy landlords” are evicting tenants so they can sell tenants’ homes and demand the government stops it.
The law of unintended consequences strikes again.
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Well said.
Well said.
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