The Latest Private Rented Sector News

UK Housing Market Rebounds as Sales Surge to Four-Year High
The UK housing market is experiencing a notable resurgence, with home sales reaching their highest levels since the post-pandemic boom

Propertymark Warns Against One-Size-Fits-All Energy Rules for Landlords
Propertymark, the professional body representing property agents across the UK, has called on the government to rethink sweeping energy efficiency

Confidence in UK Housing Market Falls to Six-Month Low
Confidence in the UK housing market has dropped to a six-month low, with only 24% of buyers feeling positive amid

House Prices Plunge As Council Targets Second Homes
House prices in Gwynedd have plummeted by more than 12% in a year, following a series of aggressive measures introduced

Tenants Forced To Move As Landlords Exit Rental Market
Almost one in five tenants have been forced to relocate five times in under five years due to landlords leaving

Estate Agent Calls for Probe into Rightmove’s Pricing Practices
An independent estate agent has launched a petition urging authorities to investigate property portal Rightmove over alleged anti-competitive pricing. Shaun

Landlord Repossession Claims Surge as Section 21 Ban Looms
Paul Shamplina, founder of Landlord Action, has issued a stark warning following the latest landlord possession figures released by the

Government Ramps Up Support For First-Time Buyers
The Government has unveiled a new permanent mortgage guarantee scheme as ministers ramp up efforts to support first-time buyers (FTBs)

Call to Fast-Track Renters Rights Bill as Evictions Surge
A leading property lawyer has urged the government to accelerate the passage of the Renters Rights Bill, warning that delays

UK Housing Market Hits Record High, Now Worth Over £9 Trillion
The total value of all homes across the UK has surged to a record-breaking £9.10 trillion, according to new research