The Latest Private Rented Sector News

Private Landlord Income Declines Despite Rising Rents: HMRC Report
Income from private landlords in the UK has dropped by 4%, despite soaring rental prices, according to the latest figures

Rents May Be Starting to Slow Down After Three-Year Surge
After three years of relentless increases, rents in the UK are finally showing signs of stabilizing, bringing much-needed relief to

Property Industry Criticizes UK Government’s Energy Targets as Unrealistic
Industry Survey Highlights Widespread Concerns A recent survey of property professionals, including surveyors, landlords, investors, and developers, has cast serious

New Initiative Targets Private Landlords to Combat Homelessness
In a bold move to tackle the escalating homelessness crisis in the UK, a pioneering partnership has been announced between

Labour MP Under Fire Over Squalid Rental Properties
Labour MP Jas Athwal, the largest landlord in the House of Commons, is facing mounting pressure to resign after it

Generation Rent Dismisses Landlord Concerns Over Renters’ Rights Bill
In a recent interview on BBC Breakfast, Ben Twomey, a leading figure from the tenant advocacy group Generation Rent, downplayed

Large-Scale Landlords and Build-to-Rent Set to Dominate Rental Sector
The future of the Private Rental Sector (PRS) will increasingly be shaped by large-scale landlords and the Build-to-Rent (BTR) model,

Buy-to-Let Mortgage Criteria ‘Ridiculous,’ Says Industry Expert
The criteria required to secure a buy-to-let mortgage has reached a level that is “ridiculous,” according to Michael Staton, director

Finance Costs Worry Landlords Amid High Interest Rates and Inflation
A recent study by Finbri has found that 67% of property investors are increasingly concerned about rising finance costs, as

UK Conveyancers Blamed for Delays When Compared to Foreign Counterparts
The UK has emerged as the slowest among the world’s 12 most developed countries in completing property sales, according to