The Latest Private Rented Sector News

Can Landlords Really Move Faster on Anti-Social Behaviour Under the Renters’ Rights Act?
Matthew Pennycook says the Renters’ Rights Act gives landlords stronger tools to deal with anti-social behaviour. On paper, he has

The Landlord Database Is Coming — And It Could Change How Councils Police the Rental Sector
The new private rented sector database is not just another bit of red tape. It is set to become one

Pets, Families and Benefits: The New Discrimination Risks for Landlords
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has changed more than possession and rent increases. It has also changed how landlords need

A Renewal Notice Is Not the Same as a Proper Insurance Review
When a landlord insurance renewal arrives, it can be tempting to treat it as confirmation that everything has been dealt

What the Welsh Election Result Could Mean for Landlords and Renting in Wales
Wales has a new political landscape — and landlords should be paying close attention. The private rented sector could be

If Your Broker Can Match the Quote Now, Why Wasn’t That the Renewal Price?
One of the most common situations we see in landlord insurance is also one of the most revealing. A landlord

Rent Increases Under the Renters’ Rights Act: What Landlords Need to Know
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has changed the way landlords in England can increase rent. For many landlords, rent reviews

Landlords See Rent Rise Sharply — But Arrears Are Still Eating Into Profits
Buy-to-let landlords are bringing in more rent than a year ago, but the headline figures hide a tougher reality: unpaid

Don’t Renew Your Landlord Insurance Blind
Most landlords do not enjoy dealing with insurance. It is often seen as another annual cost, another renewal date, another

No More Section 21: How Possession Has Changed for Landlords
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has changed one of the most familiar parts of private renting in England: Section 21