The Latest Private Rented Sector News

Local Council’s Housing Initiative Met with Criticism
In an effort to tackle Oldham’s housing shortage, a Labour-controlled council has extended an invitation to private rental sector representatives

Buy-To-Let Mortgage Lenders Slash Rates
In a promising turn for landlords, a slew of buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage lenders are slashing their rates, paving the way

Fake Lettings Agency Conceals £2.4m Cannabis Empire
A clandestine operation, masquerading as a legitimate lettings agency, has been unravelled as the front for an organized crime syndicate

Manchester’s ‘Good Landlord Charter’ Gains NRLA Support
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has thrown its weight behind Manchester’s recently introduced ‘Good Landlord Charter,’ underscoring the necessity

No Gas Safety Certificate, No Section 21 Eviction
A recent ruling at Hastings County Court in December 2023 has shed light on the responsibilities of landlords and letting

Landlords Reform Bill Advocated by LRG Head to Address Housing Crisis
Allison Thompson, the head of lettings at LRG, is fervently advocating for the implementation of a ‘Landlords Reform Bill’ to

Rental Market Shift: Landlords Face Balancing Act for Pricing
In a forecast that spells a potentially challenging road ahead for landlords, Rightmove, a prominent property platform, anticipates a delicate

Landlords, Increase Your Property Inspections Says Survey
Direct Line’s Research Exposes Challenges Faced by 83% of UK Landlords In a recent survey conducted by Direct Line, startling

Government Proposes Awaab’s Law to Hold Rogue Landlords Accountable
New regulations aim to ensure timely responses to housing hazards, preventing tragedies like the case of Awaab Ishak. In a

Mayor Vows to Hold Landlords Accountable in Housing Overhaul
Andy Burnham Launches Good Landlord Charter, Promising 2024 as Year of Reform In a bold stance against substandard housing, Mayor