The Latest Private Rented Sector News
Starmer Evades Council Tax Hike Queries Amid Election Scrutiny
Sir Keir Starmer, Labour Party leader, has refused to categorically rule out a rise in council tax if his party
Rising Rent Pushes UK Renters to Depend on Benefits
Amidst soaring rental costs, nearly one-third of UK renters have turned to state benefits to make ends meet, according to
Reform UK Promises to Boost PRS, but Leader Admits They Won’t Win
Reform UK has rolled out an ambitious plan to boost the UK’s private rented sector (PRS), with a flagship pledge
Are Generation Rent Activists Losing the Plot?
The assertion that democracy inherently disadvantages tenants compared to landlords is one of the more surprising claims from Generation Rent
Landlords Push for Higher EPC Standards: Do They Grasp the Implications?
In a surprising move, a majority of landlords are advocating for new regulations that would require rental properties to achieve
Plaid Cymru Proposes Rent Controls in Wales, Sparking Controversy
In a bold move that has stirred debate among property owners and letting agents, Plaid Cymru has announced plans to
Landlords Unperturbed by Potential Election Outcome, Survey Reveals
In a recent market analysis by Zero Deposit, landlords appear largely untroubled by the potential shift in political power following
Buyer Demand for New-Builds Remains Robust in UK, Investors Eye Benefits
The demand for new-build homes in the UK continues to thrive, with the first quarter of 2024 revealing that 19.1%
Tenancy Arrears Surge to 17%, New Study Finds
Tenancies ending with more than five weeks’ rent arrears have surged to 17%, according to recent research from deposit alternative
Labour Pledges Private Rented Sector Overhaul if Elected on 4 July
Labour has promised a sweeping reform of the private rented sector should it triumph in the upcoming election on 4