The Latest Private Rented Sector News

Labour Vows to Extend Crackdown on Mouldy Homes to Private Landlords
In a bold move, the Labour Party has pledged to expand the scope of a planned crackdown on social housing

Scottish Gov’t Rent Cap: Guidance For Landlords and Letting Agents
Measures are coming to an end on 31 March 2024. Regulations to protect tenants concerned about rent increases have been

Renters Reform Bill Faces Further Delay as Controversy Continues
In a setback for the eagerly anticipated Renters Reform Bill, the Leader of the House, Conservative MP Penny Mordaunt, has

Landlords on a Property Expansion Spree Says New Study
In the past year, the majority of buy-to-let (BTL) landlords have been actively expanding their property portfolios, a recent study

Boosting Private Rents Will Add £10Bn to Government Finances: NRLA
In a bid to tackle the housing crisis, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has proposed that increasing the supply

New Penalties for Breaching Right to Rent Rules Start on Feb 13th
Landlords, brace yourselves for a significant change in penalties as fines for breaching Right to Rent rules are set to

Local Council Says Save the Tenancy, Don’t Serve Notice
In a ground-breaking move, Torbay Council has initiated a comprehensive campaign to curb homelessness in its region, challenging the norm

Has The Rent Affordability Ceiling Been Reached?
New figures indicate that the surge in rent prices, which hit a record high last year, is approaching an “affordability

The Buy-To-Let Hot Spots and Not Spots Revealed
In a recent study conducted by landlord insurer Simply Business, Glasgow has emerged as the city with the most significant

NRLA Warns of Rising Costs for Landlords and Higher Rents for Tenants
In a recent survey conducted by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), it has been revealed that nearly two-thirds of