Letting Agent Today

1. New online agency pledges “game-changing disruption” of lettings industry

   A new online lettings platform has launched

2. Anger grows over court delays for possession hearings

   A slew of new reports show the growing concern in the private rental sector over delays for possession cases.

3. HMO yields still over 15% in some locations

   The analysis is based on some 1,158 HMOs

4. Agents voice concern over plans to regulate short term lets 

   Four changes to how Airbnb-style short lets are managed, are being proposed by the Northern Ireland Assembly.

5. Affordability woe mounting for tenants, warns Propertymark boss

   Arrears are increasing and rising numbers of landlords are worried and new laws