In a written answer to a question tabled in parliament, housing
minister Gavin Barwell has confirmed that consultation on the government’s
proposed ban on letting agency fees levied on tenants in England will launch
“in the spring.”
Barwell says his government “is committed to building a
strong and safe private rented sector, which provides security and stability
for both tenants and landlords.”
He goes on to say that the government “announced at the 2016
Autumn Statement a ban on letting agent fees paid by tenants, to improve
competition in the private rental market and give renters greater clarity and
control over what they will pay. The government will consult in the Spring on
the detail of implementation.”
“We will consult on a range of measures to tackle all unfair
and unreasonable abuses of leasehold and consider further reforms through the
consultation to improve consumer choice and fairness for leaseholders” says
Barwell.
Finally, he adds, “An increasing number of private tenants
are happy with their tenure and standards are improving. We are determined to
ensure all sectors of the housing market provide decent homes.”
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