The Latest Private Rented Sector News

UK Housing Market Expected to Surge as Interest Rates Drop
The UK housing market experienced a notable uplift last month, with near-term sales expectations reaching their highest point in four

More Support for Proposed Landlord Database in England
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) is currently in discussions with Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook about the implementation of a

Rental Yields Soar to 10-Year High Says Paragon
Rental yields for landlords have reached their highest level in nearly a decade, according to Paragon’s latest PRS Trends Report.

Labour Confirms It’s EPC Category C for Rental Properties by 2030
The Labour government has unveiled plans to enforce a new energy efficiency standard for rental properties, mandating that all rented

UK House Prices Surge in July and Predicted to Rise Further This Year
In a surprising turnaround, UK house prices experienced a notable increase in July following three months of stagnation, according to

Landlords and Investors in Line for Capital Gains Tax Shock
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves touched down in the United States yesterday, marking the start of a whirlwind tour

Landlords Slammed With Increasing Costs as Licensing Fees Hit
Landlords across England are experiencing escalating financial pressures as local councils intensify selective licensing schemes, new research reveals. A study

Buy-to-Let and Second Home Purchases Hit Lowest Level Since 2016
Purchases of buy-to-let properties and second homes have plummeted to their lowest levels since 2016, according to an analysis of

NRLA Endorses Government Plan for Landlord Database
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has endorsed government proposals for a new landlord database, highlighting its potential to identify

Labour Will Ban Landlords Evicting Tenants Without Other Housing Options
Labour is set to introduce legislation aimed at preventing landlords from evicting tenants with no alternative housing options, according to