Tag Archives: payments

Extended tenancies could trigger rent arrears increase

28/01/2013 Landlord News lrs_keeper

In response to Labour’s call for longer tenancy agreements the Council of Mortgage Lenders have responded by warning that such agreements could lead to a rise in rent arrears. Labour argues that the private sector should give stability and financial certainty to private renters by offering predictable rents over a long period. Longer-term tenancies and [...]

Data gathering puts UK on course for national rent cap.

18/07/2012 Landlord News lrs_keeper

Today we would like to ask the government this: Can you categorically rule out a national rent cap? [ UPDATE ] So now we ask the question: How will you bridge the gap between an improving economy and rising rents VS a lack of housing stock and capped benefits? ? ? Original blog: At Landlord [...]