Letting Agent Today

1. Propertymark urges benefits increase for poorest private tenants

   The trade body has lobbied the Department of Work and Pensions

2. Agent accuses government of creating housing emergency

   A lack of social housing lies behind the so-called emergency

3. Council targets letting agents for views on stricter enforcement

   New council duties and powers were introduced through the Renters Rights Act

4. UK rental sector performs well in global league table 

   The analysis looks at social as well as private renting

5. Air Con searches heat up on Rightmove

   The heatwaves may be changing renters' and buyers' priorities