The Latest Private Rented Sector News

Support Promised… But Are Landlords Getting Short Changed?
The housing minister has promised that tenants, landlords and letting agents will be supported as sweeping reforms to the private

5 Mistakes Landlords Make When Remortgaging (And How to Avoid Them)
Remortgaging can be one of the smartest financial decisions a landlord makes — lowering monthly payments, releasing equity for future

Has the Government Accidentally Sparked a Renters Pet Boom?
A seemingly small change in rental law could have far-reaching consequences for households across England — and not all of

What Landlord Insurance Actually Covers (Most Get This Wrong)
Many landlords assume their insurance covers everything — until they make a claim and discover gaps. The truth is, landlord

MPs Reject Lords Amendments as Renters’ Rights Bill Heads for Royal Assent
MPs have batted away last-minute Lords changes to the Renters’ Rights Bill, paving the way for the most radical shake-up

New Housing Secretary: Same Promises, Different Face?
Steve Reed’s appointment as Housing Secretary last week, following Angela Rayner’s resignation, has been greeted with polite optimism by the

2025 Buy-to-Let Mortgage Market Update: What Every UK Landlord Needs to Know
The buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage market is changing rapidly in 2025, and landlords across the UK are asking the same question:

93,000 Landlords Expected to Exit UK Rental Market in 2025
The UK rental market is bracing for a significant shift, with an estimated 93,000 buy-to-let landlords expected to leave the

The 7 Costliest Mistakes UK Landlords Make With Insurance (And How to Avoid Them)
Being a landlord can be rewarding — but it also comes with risks. The right insurance policy protects your investment,

Charity Warns Pet Owners Could Be Rejected By Landlords
A coalition of housing and animal welfare groups has warned that changes to rental legislation could deter landlords from accepting