The Latest Private Rented Sector News

New Renters’ Rights Bill Will Change The Face of Letting
Government Aims for Stronger Tenant Protections In the recent King’s Speech, the UK Government announced plans to introduce a new

The Basic Rules for Increasing Rent in the UK
With the cost of living increasing and private rents reaching historic highs, many individuals across the UK find themselves with

Mortgage Product Surge Reflects Rising Market Confidence
The housing market is showing signs of renewed confidence, with a significant increase in the variety of mortgage products available,

Landlords Purchase Lowest Share of Homes in 15 Years Amid Pressures
Landlords acquired a mere 10% of homes sold across Britain in the first half of this year, marking the lowest

Record High Rents Hit Britain’s Tenants Amid Supply Struggles
Britain’s renters continue to face an uphill battle as recent figures from Rightmove PLC reveal a surge in rental prices,

Liverpool Cracks Down on Non-Compliant Landlords in Joint Effort with HMRC
Liverpool City Council, in collaboration with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), has launched a rigorous campaign to address non-compliant landlords

Buy-to-Let Mortgage Lending Halved in 2023 Amid Rising Interest Rates
The volume of lending for buy-to-let (BTL) house purchases dramatically decreased in 2023, according to recent data from a banking

Buy-to-Let Market Faced Significant Challenges in Q1 2024: UK Finance
UK Finance has today unveiled its comprehensive update on the buy-to-let (BTL) market for the first quarter of 2024, alongside

Private Renters Much More Satisfied Than Social Renters, Survey Reveals
Private renters express greater satisfaction with their accommodation compared to those in the social rented sector, according to new data

Propertymark Wants Government Clarity on Section 21 Eviction Reforms
Propertymark has called on the Labour Government to provide explicit details on its plan to abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions