The Latest Private Rented Sector News

Big changes are coming to the private rental sector. The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has now received Royal Assent, marking

Why Rachel Reeves’ licensing row highlights the ever-growing regulatory burden on ordinary landlords When the UK Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, admitted

For landlords, property wealth often grows quietly in the background. Over time, as values rise and mortgages reduce, significant equity

1. The importance of the private rented sector The private rented sector (PRS) plays a vital role in providing housing

For many landlords, insurance renewal time comes and goes with little thought — a quick tick-box exercise before moving on

The Bank of England (BoE) has chosen to maintain the base rate at 4%, marking another cautious pause as it

One of the most misunderstood parts of the buy-to-let mortgage process is stress testing. For many landlords, it’s an invisible

Every landlord knows that property insurance is essential — but understanding what’s really covered and how cover works in the

Introduction A growing campaign in the UK is calling for rent payment records to be included in tenants’ credit reports.

Even with the best tenants, accidents happen. A spill that ruins a carpet, a cracked worktop, or an overflowing bath