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Rents should be double-locked to prevent unfair rises – call 

2nd July 2026

Rents should be double-locked to prevent unfair rises – call 

A call is being made to control rents by a system called ‘double locking’. This means they would be linked to wages and the Consumer Price Index (CPI), applied nationally, and should apply both within and between tenancies.  There would be exemptions for new-builds, expansion of support to meet new quality standards, and...

Murky case of unlicensed HMO lands councillor in court 

2nd July 2026

Murky case of unlicensed HMO lands councillor in court 

A complex investigation has led to the prosecution of a landlord for operating an unlicensed House...

HMOs to be controlled by number and distance from others – council

2nd July 2026

HMOs to be controlled by number and distance from others – council

An interim planning policy could soon be implemented across County Durham to prevent an over-concentration of...

Tenants in poor EPC homes face largest energy cost rises

2nd July 2026

Tenants in poor EPC homes face largest energy cost rises

With the energy price cap increasing by 13% this week, new analysis from Rightmove shows tenants...

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