The Latest Private Rented Sector News

Landlords Want Court Reform as Prerequisite to Scrapping Section 21
In a compelling testimony to MPs on the Renters Reform Bill, Ben Beadle, the chief executive of the National Association

Landlords Hold Onto Properties as Rental Market Surges
Recent data unveiled by residential estate agent Hamptons unveils a surprising trend in the UK’s real estate landscape: despite speculations

Angela Rayner Vows Action Against “Irresponsible Landlords”
Angela Rayner, the Shadow Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities Secretary, has intensified Labour’s stance against what she calls “irresponsible landlords”

Housing Crisis Grips Scotland as Rents Rocket and Stock Dwindles
In recent months, Scotland has been embroiled in a housing crisis, with alarming phrases like “emergency” and “crisis” echoing from

Urgent Appeal to Private Landlords to Help With the Housing Crisis
In the midst of a housing shortage crisis affecting various regions across the UK, Help2Rent, a pioneering social housing platform,

Property Investment Continues to Thrive Despite Regulatory Challenges
Amidst an atmosphere of regulatory constraints and increased taxation, the buy-to-let sector has defied expectations, remaining a profitable venture for

UK Rents Expected to Continue to Increase in 2024
Global property consultancy JLL anticipates robust expansion in the UK rental market for the upcoming year, attributing this positive outlook

Surge in Tenant Demand Sets New Record, Driving Rent Increases
A record-breaking 71% of landlords have reported a surge in tenant demand during the third quarter of 2023. This data,

Controversy Over Council’s £43,000 Fee for Student Accommodation Licenses
In a contentious move, Middlesbrough Council is facing backlash after charging a landlord over £43,000 for licenses covering 52 flats

Court Delays Plague Property Possession Claims, Says New Research
Recent research indicates that the UK courts are grappling with prolonged processing times, exceeding half a year, for possession claims,