The Latest Private Rented Sector News

Over a Third of Renters Fear Never Owning a Home, TSB Study Reveals
In a recent survey conducted by TSB, concerning findings emerged regarding the homeownership aspirations of renters in the UK. The

Huge Landlord Licensing Scheme Approved by Michael Gove
The London borough of Brent is set to implement one of the most expansive landlord licensing schemes in the country,

Rightmove Predicts Asking Prices Will Decline by 1% in 2024
In a recent forecast unveiled by property portal Rightmove, a 1% decrease in the national average new seller asking price

Halifax House Price Index Sees Modest Rise in Property Values
The latest findings from the Halifax House Price Index have revealed a slight upturn in the UK housing market, indicating

Migration Causing Rental Property Crises Says Zoopla
The United Kingdom is facing an escalating rent crisis, spurred by a surge in net migration that has intensified the

BTL Mortgage Costs Forecasted to Surge 80% by 2025
Landlords in the UK brace themselves for an 80% surge in borrowing costs over the coming two years, predicts the

5 Million UK Homeowners Brace for Soaring Mortgage Costs
In a stark announcement, the Bank of England has alerted nearly five million UK homeowners to brace for a surge

Scottish Government Revises EPC Measures for Rental Properties
In a pivotal update impacting Scotland’s private rental sector (PRS), the Scottish government has made revisions to its strategy concerning

Landlords Ready to Expand Property Portfolios Despite Challenges
Recent findings from Butterfield Mortgages’ independent survey of 2,000 UK adults shed light on the intentions of private landlords in

Surging Rental Demand Creates Imbalance in UK Property Market
The widening gap between supply and demand in the private rented sector has intensified in the UK, driven by multiple