The Latest Private Rented Sector News
Responsible landlords to get protection from Immigration Bill
Members of parliament have approved measures that will give greater protection to responsible landlords wanting to evict illegal immigrants. Changes
Housing Bill should also include rogue tenants list
According to the Association of Independent Inventory Clerks, the Housing and Planning Bill, which includes measures to tackle criminal landlords
Is there still money to be made in BTL?
In the aftermath of new tax rules that have hit landlords recently, a new report reveals that just one in
Can landlords evict their tenants?
What rights do landlords have if their tenants stop paying the rent? Janet Waine, a legal expert, and Moneywise offer
Right to Rent guidance to change
The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) understands the Government is planning to update its Right to Rent guidance following the roll
Industry body warns of Universal Credit ‘disaster’ for private rental sector
A trade body is warning that the government’s new Universal Credit payments could have a disastrous impact on private lettings
Landlords step up legal challenge over buy-to-let tax
Buy-to-let investors are looking to raise a further £250,000 in their bid to fight the cuts to mortgage interest relief
Buy-to-let landlord surge ignites chain reaction in housing market
Rightmove claims landlord rush to beat stamp duty surcharge fuelled rise in homeowners selling up and trading up. The average
Rent rises on the way, warn landlords
Almost all landlords are considering increasing rents to pay for the higher taxes they now face, according to a survey
Fresh fears of housing price crash as buy-to-let purchases plunge
PROSPECTIVE buy-to-let owners have fallen by more than a quarter amid a punishing new tax on landlord buyers, fuelling fears