Professional Realtors in Wellingborough

With Labour now in government, what will the next 100 days hold for landlords? Here, we explore what to anticipate from Labour and address the main concerns for property investors. Keir Starmer’s vision for change is here. Following Labour’s landslide victory, many landlords are anxiously waiting to see how the new government will shape the private rental sector. From attending industry events, it's clear there is growing concern over Labour’s policies and attitudes towards landlords. To be frank, a party’s actions often don't fully reflect the pledges made in manifestos. Additionally, 14 years of Conservative governance have resulted in tougher legislation and negative attitudes towards landlords overall. Now, it's a waiting game to see if this new government will continue to use landlords as scapegoats for poor housing policies or work with the private rental sector to implement realistic and positive changes to better support both landlords and tenants. Labour's key manifesto pledges for landlords include: - Abolish Section 21 immediately - Cap upfront payments from tenants securing properties and end ‘bidding wars’ - Drive up standards in the rental market (Awaab's Law) - The Warm Homes Plan - Ensure all properties meet energy-efficient standards by 2030 - Build 1.5 million homes over the next parliament...