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Permitted Insurance Fees will mean significant changes for leasehold agents
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and the Welsh Government seek agents’ views on proposals to limit the building insurance charges that freeholders, property managing agents and landlords can ask leaseholders to pay. There are long-standing concerns about unjustified and unfair fees which leaseholders are unable to properly scrutinise and challenge.
Propertymark highlights the positive role of agents in Renters' Rights reform
Giving evidence to the first session of the Renters’ Rights Bill Committee on 22 October 2024, our Head of Policy and Campaigns, Timothy Douglas, demonstrated the value of engagement from our 18,000 members and raised several key areas where amendments should be made to ensure the Bill is fit for purpose. We will continue to share members’ insights and concerns about the legislation and advocate for balanced measures that protect renters while supporting landlords in offering safe, high-quality homes.
Forewarned is forearmed on Renters' Rights Bill say Propertymark expert panel
In the second of our series of webinars considering the potential impacts of the new legislation on agents and their businesses, one central message came across clearly - record-keeping will be of paramount importance once the Bill is enacted, and agents can use this time to prepare. Propertymark has developed a complete package of support to help property agents adjust and will continue to evolve our advice as the Bill progresses.
MHCLG hears directly from Propertymark Regional Executives
Officials from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) working on the Renters’ Rights Bill spent 90 minutes with member representatives from across the country listening to the specific concerns of members and their clients about the proposed legislation. Propertymark has launched a member toolkit to support members share their expert perspectives with their local MPs and encourage them to work with us to find real solutions to the housing crisis, plus resources to help facilitate positive conversations with landlords.