The Latest Private Rented Sector News

Another Council to Offer Landlord Incentives Amid Growing Housing Crisis
At the same time as central government turns the screws on private landlords councils are desperately trying to think of

Warning: Landlords Will Sell Up Because of Renters’ Rights Bill
A major exodus of landlords from the private rental sector (PRS) may be on the horizon as the government prepares

Propertymark Calls for More Balanced Reforms in Renters’ Rights Bill
Propertymark, the professional body for property agents, has issued a warning that the Government’s Renters’ Rights Bill must strike a

Landlords and Agents Face Crackdown Under Renters’ Rights Bill, Warns Housing Minister
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has issued a stark warning to landlords and letting agents, stating that they will not be

Are Landlords Really Selling Up?
In recent months, tighter lettings legislation and rising taxation have fuelled widespread speculation that landlords are abandoning the rental market.

MP Warns That Landlords Could Sell Up Because of Renters’ Rights Bill
A Conservative MP has voiced fresh concerns that the new Renters’ Rights Bill (RRB) could prompt landlords to exit the

Tenants Will Pay for Anti-Landlord Policies says Rightmove Boss
The government has come under fire for its perceived anti-landlord rhetoric and potential tax hikes in the upcoming Budget, which

Understanding Section 8 Notices by The Big Issue
The prospect of eviction can be one of the most stressful experiences for tenants, exacerbated when the legal process is

Rental Properties Flood Sales Market as Landlords Sell Up
The proportion of former rental properties moving into the sales market has hit a record high, as more landlords appear

Landlords Increasingly Turn to Limited Company Structures, Says Paragon
Landlords have been steadily incorporating a larger portion of their property portfolios into limited company structures over the past four