Housing minister – banning letting agent fees a “bad idea”

He was asked on twitter if the rest of the UK would follow Scotland’s lead by imposing a ban by co-leader of the Green Party Caroline Lucas.

Back in September Housing Minister Gavin Barwell branded the banning of letting agent fees a “bad idea”.

He was asked on twitter if the rest of the UK would follow Scotland’s lead by imposing a ban by co-leader of the Green Party Caroline Lucas.

Barwell responded: “Bad idea - landlords would pass cost to tenants via rent.

“We're looking at other ways to cut upfront costs & raise standards.”

The announcement is expected in today’s Autumn statement.