Rightmove has added a rent review function to its Tenancy Manager platform to help lettings agents create and serve Section 13 rent increase notices from existing tenancy records. The update is positioned as a response to changes introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act and is intended to streamline administration and support compliance.
nHabit has launched a rental pricing tool that uses tenant rejection data from its consumer app to help landlords and letting agents set asking rents more accurately. The product is positioned as a response to new rules under the Renters’ Rights Act that prevent landlords and agents from accepting offers above the advertised rent, increasing the importance of getting the initial price right.
The article reports that former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has cautioned Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey against increasing property taxes in the upcoming Budget, arguing that property is already taxed heavily. It also notes discussion of possible reform to existing taxes such as Stamp Duty and Council Tax, alongside speculation about a proportional property tax and the Mansion Tax.
