The Latest Private Rented Sector News

Landlords Warned About Implications of Councils’ New Licensing Schemes
Several London councils have unveiled or expanded selective licensing schemes, raising significant concerns among private sector landlords, particularly amateur ones,

Homebuyers Paid £1bn Stamp Duty in May; Match Last Year’s Levels
In May, homebuyers shelled out a staggering £1 billion in stamp duty, matching the cumulative £4.4 billion paid during the

Sunak Reaffirms Housing Commitment As Home Ownership Crisis Grows
In an assertive declaration during the launch of his election manifesto, Rishi Sunak reaffirmed the Conservative Party’s enduring allegiance to

Labour to Champion Renters, Immediate Ban on No-Fault Evictions
Labour Deputy Leader Angela Rayner has vowed that her party will be the unwavering “champion” for tenants, as she launched
Labour to Champion Renters, Immediate Ban on No-Fault Evictions
Labour Deputy Leader Angela Rayner has vowed that her party will be the unwavering “champion” for tenants, as she launched

Labour Pledges to Combat Cold and Damp Rented Homes with New Laws
In a bold move to tackle substandard rental housing, the Labour Party has committed to introducing stringent new laws aimed

Bank of England Urged to Cut Rates to Boost Housing Market Recovery
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has held interest rates steady at 5.25% for the seventh consecutive meeting,

Rental Home Shortage Threatens Political Reform Plans, Warns NRLA
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has issued a stark warning that a severe shortage of rental homes could derail

Election Campaign Heats Up: Labour’s Property Policies Under the Spotlight
In a bustling start to the election campaign, all major political parties are vying to present their visions to the

EPCs Rife with Inaccuracies and Unhelpful Advice, Says Which?
Energy performance certificates (EPCs) are plagued with inaccuracies and offer unhelpful advice, a study by the consumer group Which? has