Renters in Wales Could Get Two-Months’ Free Rent for No-Fault Evictions
A newly published report by the Welsh Senedd’s Local Government and Housing Committee has recommended a sweeping set of measures to support tenants in Wales’ private rental sector, including a proposed two-month rent-free period for renters facing no-fault evictions. The report suggests that tenants displaced through no fault of their own could retain their final […]
Minister Refuses to Accept That Landlords Are Working People
In an extraordinary interview on the BBC Today programme Treasury Minister James Murray was asked five times by Nick Robinson whether landlords are working people and five times refused to answer the question. Watch the car crash interview: The only assumption that can be drawn from that interview is that this Government does not accept […]
Housing Market Slows as Budget Fears Increase
UK property prices saw a modest increase in October, with asking prices rising just 0.3%, well below the typical 1.3% growth for this time of year, according to data from property website Rightmove. The lacklustre performance comes amid widespread anticipation of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ upcoming Budget on 30 October, which many fear could include policy […]
Landlords Warn Government Renters’ Rights Bill Will Create Student Housing Crisis
Private landlords specializing in student accommodation have issued a stark warning to the Government, cautioning that the proposed abolition of Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) could drastically reduce the availability of student housing. The Student Accredited Private Rental Sector (SAPRS), an organization focused on raising standards in shared student accommodation, voiced their concerns ahead of the […]
Landlords Face £21.5 Billion Bill to Meet New Energy Efficiency Standards
Private landlords across the UK are bracing for a combined cost of £21.455 billion to comply with new Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regulations by 2030, according to recent research. These changes, aimed at boosting energy efficiency, will affect roughly 2.68 million rental homes in England that currently fall below the required EPC rating of C, […]
Inheritance Tax Exemptions Likely To Be Hit in Upcoming Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly eyeing changes to inheritance tax (IHT) exemptions in next week’s Budget, sparking widespread concern over the potential impact on property owners and family businesses. Speculation suggests Reeves is considering reducing or even eliminating several key IHT exemptions, a move that could drastically reshape the tax landscape. Among the largest exemptions […]
Chancellor Poised to Leave Capital Gains Tax on Property Untouched
In a move that will likely come as a relief to landlords, the Chancellor is reportedly planning to keep capital gains tax (CGT) rates on second homes and buy-to-let properties unchanged in the upcoming budget. This decision is expected to alleviate concerns among property owners who had feared a financial blow from potential tax hikes. […]
Rising Costs and Legislation Causing Uncertainty and Confusion for Landlords
The UK rental market is grappling with growing uncertainty as landlords raise concerns over unclear government policies and increasing financial pressures. A recent survey by Simply Business reveals that 71% of landlords anticipate a negative impact from the newly formed government on the buy-to-let sector, with over half of these expecting the effects to be […]
Landlords Rush to Form Buy-to-Let Companies Amid Tax Concerns
A record number of landlords are forming buy-to-let companies in a bid to secure more favourable tax conditions, according to a report from estate agent Hamptons. The surge comes as property investors seek to make their rental businesses more profitable by leveraging the tax advantages of limited companies. One of the key drivers behind this […]
Landlords Back Report Urging Action on Rental Housing Supply Crisis
Landlords are voicing their support for a new report that calls for urgent measures to address the UK’s rental housing supply crisis. The report, published by the Radix Big Tent Housing Commission, emphasizes the importance of providing sustainable, high-quality, and safe homes for all renters—whether they rent out of necessity or by choice. It asserts […]