The Latest Private Rented Sector News

Reeves Plans Stunning Tax Raid on Landlords
Reeves plots £2bn grab – renters will pay the price Landlords are bracing for a brutal new tax hit as

Politicians Push for Emergency Rent Controls Amid Soaring Increases
Green Party MSPs have urged cross-party support for emergency rent control measures in Scotland, warning that tenants are being exposed

Rightmove Slams Rumoured Tax Reforms as Risk to Housing Market
Property portal Rightmove has issued a stark warning to the Government over leaked plans to overhaul property taxation, describing the

Landlord Exodus? Not Yet – Rental Stock Surges Despite Fears Over New Bill
Predictions of landlords fleeing the rental market have failed to come true – at least for now – according to

Renters’ Rights Bill Is Not Yet Law But Has Already Increased Rents
When the government unveiled the Renters’ Rights Bill last autumn, it promised a new era of fairness for tenants: an

Inflation Surges to 3.8%: Hopes of Further Rate Cuts Shattered
Households face fresh financial strain as soaring food, fuel and flight costs drive inflation higher than expected, dashing hopes of

Renters Still Struggle Despite Cooling Price Rises
The UK’s private rental market remains a challenging landscape for tenants, with demand continuing to outstrip supply despite signs of

Landlords Face Surge in ‘Emergency’ Callouts for Minor Issues
For many landlords, being on call comes with the territory. But increasingly, what constitutes an “emergency” is up for debate.

Landlords Left To Pay The Price in Labour’s Tax Grab
Landlords are furious as Labour’s secret property tax plans threaten to hammer homeowners while leaving buy-to-let surcharges firmly in place.

UK House Prices Fall as Buyers Gain the Upper Hand
UK house prices have dipped for the third consecutive month, with the average asking price falling by 1.3% in August