The Latest Private Rented Sector News

Landlord Sales Dip in 2023 but Still Too High
The percentage of homes sold by landlords in Britain has experienced a notable decline, dropping from 15.7% in the previous

Government Urged to Commit to Timetable for Section 21 Ban and Court Reforms
The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Committee has called upon the government to set a clear timetable for the

Tenants Prioritize Affordability and Rights Amidst Challenging Times
Tenants are increasingly focusing on issues of affordability, their rights, and eviction notices, indicating the challenging landscape they face in

No-Fault Evictions Soar to Seven-Year High as Government Delays Ban
New figures reveal a surge in Section 21 evictions, commonly known as no-fault evictions, with landlords initiating court proceedings at

Repossession is Now Taking an Average 29 Weeks
Recent data released by the Ministry of Justice reveals that courts are taking more than half a year to process

Buy-to-Let Mortgage Arrears Soar as Landlords Struggle
UK Finance reports a staggering 29% surge in the number of Buy-to-Let (BTL) landlords falling behind on their mortgage payments

Experts Predict Up to 10% Fall in UK House Prices by Autumn 2024
In a recent analysis conducted by financial website Finder, a panel of experts comprising academics, economists, and mortgage and savings

What Tenants Want: A Guide for Buy-to-Let Landlords
In the competitive realm of buy-to-let properties, landlords are recognizing the importance of not only attracting the best tenants but

Warning for Renters Who Want to Sub-Let Rooms
In a recent survey conducted by Airbnb, the popular online platform for short-term rentals, it has been unveiled that a

Landlords Scaling Back Borrowing as Mortgage Rates Rise
In response to soaring mortgage interest rates, the nation’s landlords are scaling back on borrowing, according to a recent study