The Latest Private Rented Sector News

Housing Minister Denies Evidence That Landlords Are Selling Up
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook claims that there’s no evidence that landlords are selling up, which will come as a surprise

House Prices Hit Record High as Market Defies Economic Pressures
In a surprising turn for the UK housing market, house prices rose by 3.9% year-on-year in October, marking a new

Record Number of Chain-Free Homes on Market as Landlords Sell Up
In a notable shift within the UK property market, almost one-third of homes currently for sale are now chain-free, according

Rayner Made a £48,500 Profit But Will Stop You Doing The Same Thing
Angela Rayner pocketed a healthy £48,500 when she sold the council house she bought under Right To Buy. In a

Bank of England Cuts Interest Rate to 4.75%
As expected the Bank of England cut interest rates today to 4.75%, the second interest rate cut of the year

House Prices to Surge 20%, Rents Up 17% Over Next Five Years: JLL Report
Property consultancy JLL has projected a striking 20% increase in UK house prices over the next five years, spurred by

Landlords Report Record Profitability in Quarter 3
In a surge not seen since the first quarter of 2022, landlord profitability reached new highs in Q3 of this

Labour to Enforce Rental Auctions for Vacant High Street Shops
In an attempt to revitalise high streets, a government minister has confirmed that Labour will enforce a policy to compel

Landlords Switch to Temporary Accommodation to Increase Profits
The Housing, Communities, and Local Government Committee held a hearing in Parliament yesterday to examine the growing crisis of children

Tenants’ Rights Group Demands Even Stronger Renters’ Rights Bill
Acorn, the prominent tenants’ rights organization, has launched a campaign urging renters to reach out to their Members of Parliament