The Latest Private Rented Sector News

Landlords Face £24 Billion Bill to Meet EPC Targets, New Report Reveals
Landlords across England, Scotland, and Wales could face an enormous £24 billion cost to retrofit properties in line with government

Government Risks Rental Market by Attacking Landlords, Expert Warns
The UK government may spark a rental crisis if it continues its regulatory push against private landlords, a leading tax

Landlords Rush to Sell Amid Capital Gains Tax Fears
A record number of former rental properties are flooding the housing market as landlords scramble to sell ahead of a

UK Rents Hit Record High in August, Sparking Affordability Concerns
August saw UK rents continue their relentless climb, reaching an average of £1,438 for new tenancies, according to the latest

Rayner Might End Right to Buy Despite Benefitting From It Herself
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is reportedly considering scrapping the controversial Right to Buy scheme, just months after it emerged

Landlord Wins Appeal Against Rent Repayment Order After Illegal Sublet
Landlord Amlendu Kumar has successfully overturned a Rent Repayment Order (RRO) issued against him after a property he leased out

Labour and SNP Clash Over Rent Controls
The Scottish National Party’s (SNP) proposed New Deal for Tenants, which seeks to make rent controls permanent and expand tenant

Rents Dip Slightly in August, But Remain High Year-on-Year
The average rent for a property in England in August stood at £1,438, a slight decrease from the record high

Landlord Fined £10,000 for Safety Breach: A Warning for Property Owners
A Hastings landlord has been slapped with a £10,000 fine for failing to provide an essential safety certificate, underscoring the

Rightmove Shares Surge Amid Potential Acquisition by Australian Group
Shares of Rightmove, the UK’s leading property portal, soared by 25% this morning following reports that Australian real estate giant,