Deep Insight
These blog posts are written to prompt discussion and debate about the role of the Private Rented Sector (PRS) in the UK.
The posts provide more detail on trends which emerge in our analysis of datasets in the Observatory. They also highlight specific topics and comments landlords make in our regular or occasional surveys.
Academics, policy makers and practitioners also make regular contributions to the blog.
Letting agents: Landlords identify an ideal model
This post takes a deeper look into one of the key themes from In Focus. The Quarter 2 survey examined examined the landlord experience of using local letting agents and managing agencies. It also attempted to find out more about landlords use of online agents. Is the experience and customer satisfaction of landlords who use online agents much different to the experience of landlords who use a traditional letting agent?
Renting Homes (Wales) Act: Transition uncertain
This is the third and final post on the non-member landlord survey conducted in the summer of 2022. Landlords with properties in Wales gave views on the then-pending Renting Homes (Wales) Act. Despite high awareness of the Act, landlords noted further guidance should be made available to ensure a smooth transition.
Non-member landlord survey pt2 - potential changes to MEES
This is the second of three blog posts on the recent non-member landlord survey from the summer of 2022. This blog specifically looks at how landlords have reacted to potential changes to energy efficiency requirements. It notes that if the Government introduces an upward revision on MEES, incentives that stimulate investment is essential.
White Paper reforms: NRLA counters uncertainty
This is the first of three blog posts on the recent non-member survey from the summer of 2022. The survey reports on landlords' views on upcoming legislation that may be in the policy pipeline. The blog specifically looks at how landlords have reacted to the Renters' Reform bill white paper. Key concerns centre around (i) the loss of Section 21 without significant reform to Section 8 grounds and (ii) the removal of fixed term tenancies.
Tenant Survey pt.2: Energy bills and efficiency
This is the second and final post on the recent Tenant Survey from the summer of 2022. This post reports on the impact of rising utility bills on tenants. For those tenants who have reached out to their landlord, a positive response has often been typical. It is going to be a difficult winter. Landlords and tenants should discuss forthcoming bill hikes and be fully aware of how the winter may play out.
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