New analysis from Zero Deposit reveals that only 8% of rental properties currently on the market are pet-friendly, despite incoming legal changes aiming to make it harder for landlords to refuse tenants with pets.
Responding to this news, Ben Beadle, chief executive of the National Residential Landlords Association, said: “If true, it is hugely disappointing that this Bill will not now make it into law."
PayProp's latest survey indicates that 50% of tenant moves last year were due to landlords selling properties.
Many additional proposals have been made as the Bill progresses through Westminster, including retaining fixed term tenancies when it is beneficial for all parties involved, especially in the case of student lettings.
Government data indicates landlords selling their properties as the leading cause of housing instability for renters, highlighting the need for balanced measures in the upcoming Renters (Reform) Bill debate.
A new NRLA report highlights the failure of local councils to collect fines from rogue landlords, raising concerns over the enforcement of housing regulations in the UK.
Survey reveals half of private renters do not know how to address issues with landlords or letting agents, as new tenant support initiatives are developed.
The Renters’ Reform Coalition has warned that the Renters (Reform) Bill may fail without significant pro-renter amendments.
Just before Easter, the Government announced that it would table a series of amendments to the Bill in an effort to calm opposition from some of its own MPs.
A recent survey by the TDS Charitable Foundation has uncovered that over four out of five tenants are yet to be informed about the Renters (Reform) Bill and its critical reforms to the private rented sector.
Under the Renters (Reform) Bill, fixed term tenancies, including assured and assured shorthold tenancies, will be abolished and replaced by periodic tenancies with a monthly rental period.
Debt advice charities have written to DLUHC Secretary of State Michael Gove urging him to prioritise the Renters (Reform) Bill in this Parliamentary session.