Local authorities across England are to receive an extra £41 million to cover the cost of new enforcement powers through the Renters’ Rights Act due to come into force next month.
Concerns over soaring private rental costs have prompted Westminster City Council to propose spending more than £80m to buy properties for temporary accommodation.
Local government pension schemes in Lincolnshire, South Yorkshire and Tyne and Wear have invested a combined £97m into a ten-year residential investment fund.
The government’s £4m package to help councils tackle rogue landlords in England is “nowhere near enough”, according to a membership group for private landlords.
While there has been some progress on improving the private rented sector more needs to be done - including looking into whether local authorities have the capacity to tackle rogue landlords,...
