The Latest Private Rented Sector News

Housing Association Leaves Tenant Sleeping on Floor for Over 3 Months
In a scathing report, the Housing Ombudsman has condemned Torus, a North West housing association, for leaving a tenant sleeping

Landmark Victory for Council as Banning Order Against Landlord Upheld
In a significant legal triumph, Newham council in London has emerged victorious in what it deems a ground-breaking case against

UK Housing Market Shows Signs of Improvement as 2023 Challenges Ease
The United Kingdom’s housing market experienced positive developments in December, according to a report by the Royal Institution of Chartered

UK Property Market Sees Steepest Annual Fall Since 2011
Recent data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed a concerning trend in the UK property market, with

Tenants Sacrifice Heating and Food Amid Soaring Rents, Survey Reveals
In the midst of a cost of living crisis and skyrocketing fuel prices, a startling new survey conducted by Quotezone.co.uk

Scottish Property Taxes Surpassed £600 Million in 2023
In the past year, property taxes in Scotland have exceeded an impressive £600 million, according to a comprehensive analysis of

Surge in Homeowners Renting Spare Rooms as Financial Pressures Grow
Flat-sharing platform SpareRoom reports an 89% surge in homeowners listing spare rooms for rent between January 2021 and January 2024.

A Quarter of Landlords Are Planning to Expand Their Portfolio in 2024
A recent study conducted by Butterfield Mortgages has revealed that more than a quarter of landlords in the UK are

Limited Company Buy-to-Let Investments Target Northern Property Market
In an unprecedented trend, a growing number of landlords are opting for buy-to-let investments through limited companies, with a significant

Renters Faced Record Highs with Soaring UK Rents in 2023
A recent report from property experts at Hamptons has unveiled a stark reality for renters in the UK, as they