The Latest Private Rented Sector News

Expert Insights into Property Market Trends and Expectations for 2024
As the New Year ushers in a fresh chapter, the property market braces for new challenges following a tumultuous year

Strategic Property Management Tips for Landlords in 2024
In light of the impending changes in the property landscape in 2024, Lettingaproperty, a prominent online rental platform, is advocating

Landlords Threaten Legal Action Against Licensing Scheme Extension
Four landlords are deliberating pursuing a judicial review following the announcement of a council’s intent to extend its licensing scheme,

Property Price Surge, But Experts Warn of Impending Challenges
The latest figures from the Halifax index indicating a 1.1% surge in property prices in December have stirred optimism among

Are Councils Telling Tenants to Stay Until the Bailiffs Arrive?
In a pointed critique aimed at local councils, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has spotlighted concerning practices in dealing

Buy-to-Let Mortgage Enquiries See a Big Dip in December 2023
Recent data unveiled by technology firm Twenty7tec has revealed a notable decline in buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage enquiries across the United

Tell Jeremy Hunt What You Want in the Budget
The HM Treasury has announced the opening of its representations portal, welcoming submissions from landlords and the general public for

House Prices Rose in December, Expected to Fall in 2024
The UK’s housing market witnessed a continued surge in house prices for the third consecutive month in December, attributed to

2023 Was a Record-Breaking Year in the Private Rental Sector
In a tumultuous year for England’s housing market, 2023 saw a staggering 8.8% surge in rents, hitting an average of

Another Council Plans to Extend It’s Landlord Licencing Scheme
Middlesbrough Council is set to broaden its landlord licensing initiative, saying it signals a proactive step toward improving housing conditions