The Latest Private Rented Sector News

Government Sets 2030 Deadline for Landlords to Boost Energy Efficiency
Landlords across the UK have been mandated to upgrade their rental properties to achieve an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating

CEO of Zoopla Questions Viability of Private Landlords in Britain
The financial viability of private landlords in Britain is increasingly under scrutiny, according to Charlie Bryant, CEO of Zoopla and

Flats Top the Charts for Buy-to-Let Investors As Property Values Cool
In a recent market analysis by Inventory Base, the UK’s premier property inventory specialists, flats have been identified as the

Mortgage Rates Drop as Competition Heats Up
In a surprising turn of events, mortgage rates are plummeting at an unexpected pace, according to property website Rightmove. Nationwide

Leaders in Lettings Industry Call for New Standards and Training
Prominent figures in the lettings industry are urging the government to introduce new minimum standards for rental properties and mandatory

Thousands of UK Renters Miss Payments Amid Cost of Living Crisis
Thousands of households across the United Kingdom have defaulted on rent payments over the past year, as the ongoing cost

Section 21 Evictions Rare, Reveals Latest English Housing Survey
The latest English Housing Survey has shed light on the relatively infrequent use of Section 21 evictions. Propertymark’s analysis of

University Launches Study on Rental Bidding Wars
Academics from Queen Mary University of London have initiated a ground-breaking project to investigate the phenomenon of bidding wars in

Landlords Open to Installing EV Chargers for Tenants, Survey Reveals
In a significant boost for electric vehicle (EV) drivers residing in rented properties, new research indicates that a majority of

Council to Rent Entire Four-Star Hotel for Homeless Families
In a significant move to address the rising demand for emergency housing, Kingston Council will lease the entire Kingston Lodge