The Latest Private Rented Sector News

Stamp Duty Hike to Cost Landlords £4,000 on Average, Nationwide Reports
In a move anticipated to impact landlords across England and Northern Ireland, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a hike in

MPs to Debate Extension of Landlord Licensing from 5 to 10 Years
Members of Parliament will discuss a significant proposal to extend the duration of council landlord licensing from five years to

Chancellor Earns Whopping £74,000 a Year in Rental Income
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves and her husband Nicholas Joicey are earning an estimated £74,000 annually from rental income,

Renters in Wales Could Get Two-Months’ Free Rent for No-Fault Evictions
A newly published report by the Welsh Senedd’s Local Government and Housing Committee has recommended a sweeping set of measures

Minister Refuses to Accept That Landlords Are Working People
In an extraordinary interview on the BBC Today programme Treasury Minister James Murray was asked five times by Nick Robinson

Housing Market Slows as Budget Fears Increase
UK property prices saw a modest increase in October, with asking prices rising just 0.3%, well below the typical 1.3%

Landlords Warn Government Renters’ Rights Bill Will Create Student Housing Crisis
Private landlords specializing in student accommodation have issued a stark warning to the Government, cautioning that the proposed abolition of

Landlords Face £21.5 Billion Bill to Meet New Energy Efficiency Standards
Private landlords across the UK are bracing for a combined cost of £21.455 billion to comply with new Energy Performance

Inheritance Tax Exemptions Likely To Be Hit in Upcoming Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly eyeing changes to inheritance tax (IHT) exemptions in next week’s Budget, sparking widespread concern over

Chancellor Poised to Leave Capital Gains Tax on Property Untouched
In a move that will likely come as a relief to landlords, the Chancellor is reportedly planning to keep capital