The Latest Private Rented Sector News
Miliband Meets Activists Amid Controversial EPC Clampdown on Landlords
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has thrown his weight behind a controversial government initiative to enforce stricter energy efficiency standards on
Landlord Reforms at Risk Without Stronger Enforcement, NRLA Warns
As the House of Lords prepares to scrutinize the Renters’ Rights Bill, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has issued
First-Time Buyers Need £33,000 to get onto Housing Ladder
First-time buyers in the UK now face an average upfront cost of nearly £33,000 to step onto the property ladder,
Landlords Face Higher Costs as Government Revives Energy Efficiency Plans
Landlords across the UK are bracing for increased costs after the government reinstated plans to enforce stricter energy efficiency standards
Londoners Support Rent Controls Amid ‘Cost of Rent Crisis’
Londoners have voiced strong support for rent controls as concerns mount over soaring rental costs, with the capital’s more than
Majority of Landlords Opt for Limited Company Structure, Survey Reveals
A growing number of landlords are turning to limited company structures for their buy-to-let (BTL) investments, according to recent research
Labour MP launches a staggeringly ill-informed attack on private landlords
A section of the Labour Party’s deep hatred towards residential landlords in the UK was laid bare in a speech
Government Unveils Tougher Energy Efficiency Targets for Private Rentals
The government has announced plans to introduce stricter energy efficiency standards for privately rented homes, aiming to lift up to
One in Five Landlords Set to Sell as Renters’ Rights Bill Looms
A growing number of landlords in England are preparing to sell their rental properties this year, with a new survey
Repossessions on the Rise as Landlords and Homeowners Struggle with Mortgage Arrears
The number of buy-to-let properties repossessed in the UK remained steady in the final quarter of 2024 but saw a