The Latest Private Rented Sector News

18 million Homes in the UK Have an EPC Rating of D or Lower
Property website Rightmove has issued an urgent appeal to the next government to assist homeowners and landlords in making their

Starmer’s Bid to End Rental Wars Deemed ‘Impractical’
Labour Leader Keir Starmer’s recent pledge to put an end to rental property bidding wars has been labelled as impractical

Should Councils be Treated the Same as Landlords When They Break Rules?
A recent move by Southwark Council to refer itself to the Regulator of Social Housing has ignited fierce criticism from

Next Government Faces Housing and Homelessness Crisis, NHF Warns
The incoming government will confront a severe housing and homelessness crisis, highlighted by an increase in rough sleeping and a

NRLA Urges New Government to Make 3 Key Reforms to Boost Private Rental Sector
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has outlined “three key asks” for the new government aimed at protecting and expanding

Scottish Housing Minister Promises to Work with Landlords on Rent Controls
In a heated housing emergency debate, Scottish Housing Minister Paul McLennan committed to working alongside landlords to implement effective rent

Increased Optimism Among Landlords Amid High Rental Demand
Amid rising renter demand and limited housing supply, landlord sentiment has seen a notable improvement, according to the latest Landbay

Over Half a Million Homes Needed Annually to Address Shortage by 2031
A staggering 550,000 new homes need to be built each year in England until 2031 to address a significant housing

Labour’s Proposed Ban on Rental Bidding Wars Should Include Agents
A proposal by the Labour Party to ban rental bidding wars must also encompass letting agents as well as landlords,

HMO Property Investments See Surge in Popularity Among Landlords
A notable shift has been observed in the property investment landscape as numerous lenders report increased interest in Houses in