The Latest Private Rented Sector News
Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) Increases 1st June
On 1st June, the IPT, a tax on general insurance premiums, will increase from 10 to 12 per cent, meaning
Landlords raise rents as tax changes start to bite
Rental market outside the capital plateaus while London sees a ‘large drop’ in the supply of properties to rent, reports
How many bathrooms should a three-bed home have?
Estate agents reveal the perfect ratio of bathrooms to bedrooms and the value an en-suite can add to your property.
Rent Even Stupider Wales
A major housing company in Wales has complained after a controversial landlord registration scheme failed to list it SIX months
Landlord body calls for housing court to speed up justice for landlords and tenants
The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) is calling for the introduction of a specialist new court to deal solely with housing
How Small Businesses Can Prepare For The Rise of Ransomware
Ransomware is a growth industry – and it’s growing because it works. Attacks by hackers that lock up data unless
Letting agent fees ban now promised in all three of the major manifestos
The Conservatives have pledged to bring in the ban on letting agent fees charged to tenants. It means that all
Brand new service from NetRent
We are delighted to announce the launch of a brand new free service for landlords and letting agents looking to
Home Office faces legal challenge over landlord immigration checks.
Research suggests scheme encourages discrimination and foreigners and ethnic minorities. The Government is facing a legal challenge over its policy
Landlords spend £3,632 a year on each property
But the amount they pump into the economy is set to be slashed as they cut spending to offset tax