The Latest Private Rented Sector News
Landlords and tenants split on tenancy deposit schemes
Landlords and tenants are split on whether tenancy deposit schemes are a viable alternative to an upfront security deposit, research
Lawyers and MP draft Bill to give more repair powers to tenants
The Law Society Gazette has given more details of a Parliamentary Bill in preparation to give more powers to tenants
Rogue landlords enjoy an easy ride as councils fail to prosecute
Most local authorities have not secured a single prosecution, figures released under Freedom of Information Act reveal. Councils across Britain
Theresa May is a buy to let landlord earning £10,000 a year
It’s been reported that Theresa May and her husband Philip jointly own a London apartment which is now let out
Insurance-Based Deposit Schemes Divide Buy To Let Sector
New insurance-based tenancy deposit schemes have divided landlords and tenants with regard to their effectiveness. A number of schemes have
Confidence in UK housing slumps to five-year low
Londoners are the least confident about economic and housing prospects Confidence in UK house prices has plummeted to its lowest
Young tenants hit by tax hike on landlords
One in five private landlords now less willing to rent to young people as a result of tax increases. New
‘Help the rental sector solve the housing crisis’ Chancellor is told
A leading accountancy and business advice consultancy says residential landlords who want to downsize their portfolios because of recent tax
Scottish Association of Landlords releases private residential tenancy video
A short video has been produced by the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) to inform landlords about the private
Illegal eviction of tenant leads to 12-month Community Service Order
A local authority has prosecuted a landlord for illegally evicting a tenant. Tendring district council prosecuted Lisa Bottone of Chelmsford