The Latest Private Rented Sector News

Lenders Launch New Products Amid Buy-to-Let Market Competition
In a bid to attract buy-to-let landlords, several lenders have revised their offerings as competition in the market intensifies. Melton

Generation Rent Criticizes Lib Dems’ Landlord Register Proposal
Generation Rent has expressed significant concerns regarding the Liberal Democrats’ proposal to introduce a national register of landlords. This initiative

Conservative Party Pledges CGT Exemption for Landlords in New Manifesto
The Conservative Party is set to unveil its latest manifesto today, featuring a significant pledge to eliminate capital gains tax

Labour’s Mortgage Guarantee Scheme for First-Time Buyers Faces Backlash from Renters Groups
Labour’s newly unveiled mortgage guarantee scheme for first-time buyers has come under fire from left-wing renters groups, raising concerns about

Pressure Grows on Bank of England to Cut Interest Rates
The European Central Bank (ECB) has reduced its key deposit rate to 3.75%, moving more swiftly than the Bank of

The Top Complaints Against Estate Agent for 2024 According to The TPO
Concerns about market appraisals and how offers are managed are set to be the leading industry grievances this year amid

Sky News Investigation Uncovers Record Number of Vacant Council Homes
An investigation by Sky News and housing campaigner Kwajo Tweneboa has uncovered 33,993 vacant council properties across England, marking the

Chancellor Hunt Commits to No Stamp Duty Increase in New Tax Guarantee
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has firmly pledged not to raise Stamp Duty as part of a newly unveiled Family Home Tax

Labour to Keep Tory Mortgage Scheme for First-Time Buyers if Elected
The Labour Party has pledged to continue a Conservative initiative aimed at assisting first-time homebuyers with low-deposit mortgages should they

UK House Prices Steady in May Amid Economic Optimism
UK house prices remained largely unchanged in May, recording a marginal decline of 0.1%, equivalent to approximately £170 monthly, according