The Latest Private Rented Sector News

Agent calls in police after tenant who passed referencing checks was found to be bogus
Agents are being urged to be on their guard as sub-letting scams appear to be on the rise, with prospective

12 things buy-to-let landlords need to know in 2017
How new regulations have changed the buy-to-let market. New data shows landlords are increasingly reluctant to buy property in recent

What does the public think about landlords?
Let’s face it – landlords have a bad reputation. While that reputation is largely undeserved, the landlord bashing articles often

House prices hit new record high despite general election uncertainty
House prices in England and Wales returned to growth in May, pushing the average property value to a new all-time

New government needs to focus on attracting BTL landlords
The new Tory-led government is being urged to reverse punitive tax policies affecting private landlords in order to increase much

Possession Claims From Landlords Down 8 Per Cent
Incidents involving possession claims from landlords have fallen at all stages, marking the eighth quarter in a row that this

Property investors wanted for new BBC One show
Are you a reputable landlord? Do you own 10 or more properties? Boundless Productions – makers of Grand Designs and

Over a quarter of landlords experienced rent arrears in last 12 months – top tips
Rent arrears are a real concern for a number of landlords across the UK, especially as it can have a

Private landlords provide part of the solution to the housing crisis
With the number of households living in the private rented sector continuing to grow, significantly more rental homes are needed

What would a letting agent fee ban mean for buy-to-let?
The number of UK landlords using letting agents has increased in the last six months, despite plans for letting agent