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Change tack on rental sector or face severe shortages, landlords warn Boris and Jeremy

The RLA says unless the Government's key private rental sector policies are reversed or watered down, tenants will face reduced choice and higher rents.

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Few local authorities are prosecuting rogue letting agents, research shows

Freedom of Information requests to 20 councils reveals weak or non-existent policing of industry's worst operators.

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How long should tenant deposits take to return? Minister asks for your views

James Brokenshire wants to know what letting agents think of deposit passporting services like RentalStep and Flatfair, and how deposits could be returned to tenants more quickly.

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40% of new homes buyers reject living next to affordable homes neighbours

Research by Jackson-Stops and Crest Nicholson highlights how many people have yet to embrace 'inclusive' approach to community living.

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Use of fake ID documents surges after fees banned for tenant referencing

London agency says its has seen a significant increase in criminals hoping to run brothels and drug dens or defraud Airbnb by hiding their true identity when applying for tenancies.

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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Geneva; font-weight: bold;">Tips to minimise the risk of a deposit dispute at the end of a tenancy</span>

In the post-tenant fee ban era, it's more important than ever to minimise the risk of a costly deposit dispute at the end of a tenancy, says Suzy Hershman of mydeposits. Here's how...

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