Social Landlords Fearing Explosion in Rent Arrears

Three quarters of the UK's social housing landlords fear an explosion in rental arrears and void properties, according to research by KANA Software. The research shows that welfare reforms such as the bedroom tax have triggered a wide range of concerns amongst landlords as they work through the implications, according to the survey of 143 housing associations. The research shows that the main concerns of housing associations include worries about increased administration (32%), uncertainty about procedures (21%) and expectations of an increase in customer complaints (15%). Read more on 24dash.