The Latest Private Rented Sector News
Record Number of Landlords Selling Up, Deepening Housing Crisis
A record number of landlords are selling off rental properties, further squeezing the supply of homes and driving up rents,
Landlords Face £21.6bn Bill to Meet Labour’s EPC Rules
Private landlords across England and Wales could be hit with a staggering £21.6 billion bill to comply with Labour’s new
The Top 10 UK Residential Investment Hotspots
Edinburgh has once again secured the top spot in Colliers’ latest Top UK Residential Investment Cities report, marking its third
Consumer Groups Demand Government Action on Spray Foam Insulation Crisis
A growing number of UK homeowners are facing difficulties selling their properties due to the presence of spray foam insulation,
Tenants Staying Longer as Buy-to-Let Market Sees Reduced Turnover
Buy-to-let landlords have reason to celebrate as new research reveals that tenants are staying in their rental properties for longer
Generation Rent Calls for Rent Caps in England
Tenant advocacy group Generation Rent has renewed calls for the introduction of rent controls in England, arguing that limiting rent
Stamp Duty on Buy-to-Let Properties: What Landlords Need to Know
Stamp duty, formally known as Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), applies to property purchases across the UK, though rates vary
Rental Market Faces Supply Shortage as Demand Stalls, RICS Reports
The rental market is experiencing stagnation in tenant demand, while the supply of available rental properties continues to decline, according
Mortgage Applications Surge Ahead of Stamp Duty Changes
Santander UK has reported a sharp rise in mortgage applications, with a 130% increase in the fourth quarter of 2024
New Tenancies in England and Wales at Lowest Level in Eight Years
The number of new tenancies in England and Wales has fallen to its lowest level in eight years, according to