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Propertymark regulatory advocacy in UK rental sector

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The industry body Propertymark has raised several concerns regarding the regulatory landscape for the private rented sector in England and Wales. Following the enactment of the Renters’ Rights Act, the organization called for clearer guidance and improved processes for rent tribunals. This request follows a surge in cases where tenants challenge rent increases. Propertymark emphasized the need for simpler forms, practical advice for tenants, and qualified staff to assist with the tribunal process. ~~Additionally,~~ Propertymark has ~~urged~~ specifically advocated for the ~~UK government to abolish~~ abolition of discretionary local landlord licensing schemes once a national Private Rented Sector database becomes fully operational. The organization argues that current local schemes impose high costs and administrative ~~burdens.~~ burdens, sometimes exceeding £1,000 per property, without necessarily improving enforcement against poor housing providers. As the government prepares to launch the landlord registration service—the first phase of the Private Rented Sector Database—in the West Midlands on 15 December 2026, Propertymark ~~also highlighted~~ suggests that councils should utilize this national database as their primary information source to avoid redundant data entry and fees. The service is expected to roll out across England over the following 12 months. Propertymark continues to highlight issues with local enforcement, noting that many local authorities struggle with recruitment and ~~have~~ maintain low prosecution rates despite high volumes of complaints regarding property conditions.

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