A fresh pro-rental advocacy collective has emerged, incorporating regional landlord bodies into its ranks.

A newly established pro-rental lobbying group, the Housing Coalition, recently conducted its inaugural meeting, bringing together various local and regional landlord bodies, alongside the agents’ organisation Propertymark. The coalition's goal is to establish a collective voice for improving sector standards, fostering fairness in private renting for landlords, agents, and tenants, and providing a platform for housing support. Notable members include Possession Friend, iHowz, North East Landlords Association, SafeAgent, Property 118, Property Tribes, and various county and city landlord groups. Tim Thomas, a policy and campaigns officer at Propertymark, sees this collaboration as an excellent opportunity for sector leaders and landlord associations to influence reforms in the private rental sector. The group's inaugural meeting featured an address by Conservative MP Andrew Lewer, highlighting the ongoing need for enhancements in standards, legal reforms, and addressing the upcoming Renters Reform Bill. [Source: Landlord Today]