The Latest Private Rented Sector News
One in three landlords raised rents in September
A third of landlords have increased rents although two thirds say they are willing to ease their demands to keep
Government U-turn on rogue landlord database
The government is yet to put a time frame on making its ‘rogue landlord’ database accessible to tenants – after
Rented homes are urgently required, so why are landlords ‘underappreciated’?
Private landlords provide a vital service for people looking for housing, and that is why the government is wrong to
Landlord remortgaging activity hits all-time high
There’s been plenty of good news hitting the buy-to-let (BTL) market recently. Not only has the value of landlords’ investment
Banned but still in business: law fails to stop rogue landlords
Barred operators with housing convictions still renting out properties, Guardian and ITV News investigation finds. Convicted landlords who have been
How to get your tenancy deposit back – and what to do if your landlord refuses you
Nearly a fifth of tenants renting from a private landlord say they have waited more than three months to get
‘Shameful’ banks stop landlords renting to benefit claimants
With growing numbers of benefit claimants now relying on the private rented sector, the Residential Landlords Association is going up
Almost two million landlords will increase portfolios next year
Almost 80% of landlords plan to increase their portfolios over the next 12 months, equating to 1.95 million investors, investor
Generation Rent tries to hoodwink policymakers
On Tuesday Generation Rent published a paper by its Director, Dan Wilson Craw. He proves – to his own satisfaction
Luxury student accommodation – A new market for property investors
As a property investor it is vital to look for the next trends and explore new markets. One of the