The Latest Private Rented Sector News

Confiscate Properties from Repeat-Offender Landlords says Senior MP
A heated dispute has erupted between senior Labour MP Clive Betts and Housing Secretary Michael Gove, underscoring a rift over

Portfolio Landlords Expand Property Holdings Despite Inflation
A recent study conducted by Shawbrook unveiled a notable trend: portfolio landlords, defined as those managing five or more rental

Landlords Shift to Short-Term Lets in Worrying Rental Market Trend
A significant transformation is underway in London’s rental landscape as a study reveals that a fifth of short-term lets were

Urgent Energy Efficiency Upgrades Urged for Most Privately Rented Homes
A recent study conducted by British Gas has highlighted a critical need for immediate energy efficiency improvements in around two-thirds

Private Rental Sector Faces Record Demand, Rents Expected to Surge in 2024
The private rental sector in the UK remains under immense pressure as tenant demand continues to soar, and experts predict

Renters Reform Bill Amendments Promise Fairer Rental Landscape
Amendments to the Renters Reform Bill are set to reshape the rental landscape by prohibiting landlords and letting agents from

How the Cabinet Reshuffle Affects the Housing Sector
In a strategic move to reorganize the government’s top tier, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak orchestrated a substantial reshuffle within his

Landlords and Agents Advised to Take Action as Bedbug Invasion Looms
Inventory clerks are sounding the alarm, cautioning landlords and letting agents to brace themselves against a potential bedbug invasion through

Landlord Confidence Boosted as Tenant Demand Surges
According to the latest research by BVA BDRC, the confidence of landlords has significantly improved in the past quarter. The

The Best and Worst Buy-To-Let Areas Named
In the wake of declining property prices coupled with an upward surge in interest rates, the landscape of the buy-to-let