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Licensing doesn’t lead to higher rents – council’s claim

22nd April 2026

Licensing doesn’t lead to higher rents – council’s claim

A local authority has gone on record saying there’s “little evidence” that landlord licensing leads to increased rents. Great Yarmouth council is introducing selective licensing across a range of wards and streets, amounting to some 5,000 homes covering 60% of the borough. The licence imposed by this council is £694 for five years...

Labour makes it clear – no rent controls

22nd April 2026

Labour makes it clear – no rent controls

Labour’s housing minister Matthew Pennycook has made it clear ahead of the local elections – his...

Authority wants to stop “HMO landlord free for all” 

22nd April 2026

Authority wants to stop “HMO landlord free for all” 

A northern council is moving forward with stronger controls on HMOs.  Warrington council also has powers under...

Tory-led council introduces two new licensing schemes

22nd April 2026

Tory-led council introduces two new licensing schemes

A London borough is introducing two new private sector property licensing schemes. They come into effect from...

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