The Latest Private Rented Sector News
Property Groups Push for Immediate Regulation of Letting Agents
Leading property organizations have united to press the government for immediate implementation of long-delayed regulations for residential letting agents. In
Propertymark Warns of Court Overload if Section 21 is Banned
Propertymark, a leading industry body, has cautioned the government that abolishing Section 21 could severely strain the court system. The
Tenants and Key Workers Demand Bold Action on Rental Crisis
Activist group Generation Rent, in collaboration with the trades union UNISON, has unveiled a new report highlighting the urgent need
Data Shows Slower Growth in Rent and Mortgage Spending
In a notable shift, data from millions of Barclays current accounts indicates that spending on rent and mortgages increased by
Council Housing Crisis Looms as Authorities Warn of £2.2bn Funding Gap
In a stark warning to the new government, twenty of England’s largest local authority landlords have declared the council housing
Salford Council Says Rent Increases Will Have a Positive Impact
Salford Council has initiated a consultation to determine whether private landlords in parts of Broughton and Kersal should be required
Housing Ombudsman Report Slams Social Landlord Failures
A damning report by the Housing Ombudsman has uncovered significant shortcomings among 27 social housing landlords regarding their handling of
UK Landlords Brace for New Energy Efficiency Deadline
Private landlords in the UK are preparing for a new government mandate to improve the energy efficiency of their rental
Landlords Face Sharp Decline in Buy-to-Let Returns As Mortgage Rates Rise
The annual returns for landlords with buy-to-let (BTL) mortgages on average UK properties plummeted by over £4,000 in April 2024,
Landlords Exit Private Rental Market Ahead of Labour’s Potential Reforms
British landlords are reportedly exiting the private rented sector in droves, listing their properties for sale as they brace for