The Latest Private Rented Sector News

HMRC Targets Landlords for Potential Tax Under Declaration
In a recent move by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to ensure accurate tax reporting, landlords who transferred their

Selective Licensing Scheme Blamed for Soaring Rents
Amidst the debate surrounding the impact of selective licensing schemes on tenants and rent prices, one Nottingham landlord is making

Shelter Bashing Landlords Again: Why?
Shelter’s recent launch of an anti-landlord campaign has sparked intense debate and criticism from landlords, escalating tensions within the private

Data Protection Regulator Issues Urgent Advice for Landlords
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has sounded a clarion call to landlords, urging them to revamp their data protection

Landlord’s Section 21 Claim Rejected Over Boiler Paperwork
In a recent legal battle at Hastings County Court, Mrs. Van-Herpen, a landlord, faced a setback in her pursuit of

Landlord Fined £485,000 for Illegal Shed Apartments
A landlord employing a false identity to circumvent legal oversight has been hit with a staggering fine totalling £485,000 after

Welsh Government Amends Occupation Contracts, Guidance for Landlords
The Welsh Government introduced amendments to the Occupation Contract template documents, prompting a need for landlords in Wales to take

England’s Property Market Skyrockets by £1.6 Trillion Amid Pandemic Surge
The property market in England has undergone a staggering surge, estimated to have escalated by an astonishing 27% in value

Shelter Alleges Conspiracy to Dilute Renters Reform Bill
In a striking move, housing charity Shelter has levelled accusations against a cohort including Members of Parliament, landlords, and other

Increasing Costs Squeeze Landlords: Implications for the Rental Market
The prevalent notion of landlords as affluent investors easily absorbing escalating expenses without affecting their tenants’ financial burden is being