Press Archives - Kamma; Data driven reg-tech solutions

- Fines for rogue landlords and agents have increased by half a million pounds in the last three months
  April 2023 – Geospatial technology company Kamma has today reported that 2023 is on track to be the biggest year on record for enforcement, nearly doubling the fines recorded in 2022. Last year Kamma reported that the total fines for letting agents and landlords had increased by over £1 million pounds in 12 months, and […]
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2022 has been a record year for property licensing and fines for agents and landlords
December 2022 – Geospatial technology company Kamma have today released their annual 2022 report highlighting that 52 schemes and consultations were launched in 2022. Kamma’s data shows that this is five more than the previous year, and almost 10 more than in 2020, highlighting the growing trend of yet more regulation targeting the Private Rented […]
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Fines for letting agents and landlords increases by more than one and a half million pounds in the last year to a total of more than £8 million
Total fines for letting agents and landlords in the Greater London area have increased from £6,502,932 in August 2021 to £8,010,344 at the start of this month Around 20% of all fines have been recorded in the last 12 months, suggesting a major post-pandemic increase in enforcement from London’s Local Authorities Rent Repayment Orders, an […]
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Don’t be an April fool. Record month for property licensing schemes with 11 new schemes threatening to catch out agents and landlords
Agents and landlords are in for a big challenge with a record-breaking 11 new schemes being introduced across seven different local authorities in April In total, 113 discretionary licensing schemes will be in place across the UK’s 408 local authorities, more than at any other time in the industry’s history Fines crossed the £7 million […]
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HMO licence applications… without the hassle!
Leading referencing platform, Veri-Check, launches licensing solution with Kamma that makes agents money, saves them time, and offers peace of mind Veri-Check announces an exciting partnership with Kamma, which enables their customers to outsource licence applications at a click of a button Property licence applications, famously time-consuming to complete and can lead to £30,000 fines […]
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Total fines for letting agents and landlords passes £7 million mark for first time, as post-lockdown council enforcement continues to increase
The total fines for non-compliant letting agents and landlords has now hit £7.1 million, a £372,874 increase since October. Fines have increased by more than a £1 million in less than a year Fine activity highest in Camden, Newham and Southwark November 23, 2021 – Geospatial technology firm Kamma has today reported that total fines […]
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Enforcement on the rise with 532% increase in size of fines in just two months in Greater London
Total fines of £139,146 were handed out to landlords and letting agents in the most recent month of data, up from £22,000 seen just two months prior Local authorities in London have now handed out more than £6.5 million in fines since the Rogue Landlord and Agent (RLAC) checker was launched Dramatic increase in levels […]
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3 ways landlords can comply with property licensing schemes
Kamma provides 3 top tips to Arla Propertymark letting agents to help them remain compliant and avoid fines
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Orla Shields discusses digital changes in the Property Sector
Orla Shields of Kamma (formerly GetRentr) tracks the trends in the continuing transformation of the property in the HM Land Registry blog … You can read the full article here.
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Government’s rogue landlord list empty after six months
The government’s new rogue landlord database was billed as a key tool for local councils to target the country’s worst landlords, but, more than six months after the system started, not a single name has been added – and even when some are added, the public will not be able to find out. Simon Goodley, […]
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The rogue landlord’s loopholes: how the law fails renters
How PropTech firm Kamma (formerly GetRentr) helps simplify the complexity of selective licensing schemes Simon Goodley, writing in The Guardian, discusses how measures to stop poor property management are patchy and confusing. You can read the full article here.
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Are you prepared for the mandatory licensing scheme changes?
Find out how Kamma (formerly GetRentr) can reduce the complexity and administrative burden to landlords … Arla Propertymark discusses the seismic legislative change (that) is due to hit the Private Rental Sector in the very near future. Read the full article here.
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ARLA launches property licensing database to help agents stay compliant
ARLA Propertymark has launched a new database in partnership with Kamma (formerly GetRentr), a technology platform which automatically monitors property portfolios for compliance with all UK property licensing schemes. You can read the full article here.
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Automating your property licensing compliance
Arthur Online takes a look at Kamma (formerly GetRentr): the NLA approved platform for automating landlords’ compliance with the changing licensing schemes in the UK. You can read the full article here.
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NRLA Licensing 365, Powered by Kamma
Stay informed on landlord licensing schemes and consultations affecting your property portfolio. The NLA have teamed up with Kamma (formerly GetRentr) to offer you this new and exclusive benefit as part of your membership. By registering your property details, stay on top of local regulations anywhere in the UK and avoid fines as councils increase […]
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Best PropTech Startups in the UK
Here’s TechWorld’s pick of the top proptech startups in the UK: featuring Kamma (formerly GetRentr) at number 8. You can read the full article here.
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- Webinar: Kickstarting your Property Zero Strategy – Mortgage lenders
  On the 24th of February Kamma hosted a webinar for mortgage lenders and housing providers covering topic including: Watch the video to find out more…
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