Renting40 mins agoBan on rental bidding wars is on the way - but will it work?Renter groups say the plans are a positive step but warn more action will be needed to tackle unaffordable rents.40 mins ago14 hrs agoHow are renting and eviction rules changing?A new law will ban no-fault evictions, limit rent rises and help tenants with children or pets.14 hrs agoBusiness1 day agoAim for no-fault eviction ban to be in place by summerThe plans would also ban bidding wars and prevent landlords from blocking tenants on benefits or with children. 1 day agoPolitics6 days agoBill banning no-fault evictions to return to ParliamentA bill, which would end no fault evictions, is expected to be introduced to the Commons next week. 6 days agoEngland7 days agoCouncil to spend £2.5m outsourcing landlord checksWolverhampton's council says it cannot cope with managing licensing in-house.7 days agoWolverhampton1 Sep 2024New rental property smoke alarm laws come into forceThe new laws necessitate a smoke detector in the room most used by occupants. 1 Sep 2024Northern Ireland31 Aug 2024Harsh housing reality in holiday home heaven A mum-of-two shares her story from no-fault eviction to the long social housing waiting list.31 Aug 2024Cumbria28 Aug 2024Homes seized from landlord after complaints ignoredMerton council uses the Housing Act 2004 to divert rents and fund the repairs over the next year. 28 Aug 2024London22 Aug 2024Numbers in private rented homes on the rise - censusHouseholds who rent from private sector landlords rise by almost 10% in a decade.22 Aug 2024Scotland