The Latest Private Rented Sector News

Lengthy Conveyancing Process Could Kill Summer Plans for 370,000 Home Movers
In a startling revelation, Home Sale Pack, a leading up-front information platform, has highlighted the prolonged duration of the UK’s

Landlords’ Buying Intentions Surge Amid Strong Rental Demand
In a recent survey by Landbay, 44% of landlords expressed plans to acquire new property within the next year, marking

High-Profile Letting Agent Counters Claims on Landlord Viability
Recent tax and regulatory changes have rendered the landlord sector increasingly unviable, according to a calculation by The Times. This

Landlords Flock to Semi-Commercial Properties as Applications Surge
In a striking shift in the property market, landlords are increasingly eyeing semi-commercial properties, with applications nearly doubling in 2024

Landlords Face £385m Tax Hit as Treasury Ends Multiple Dwellings Relief
Landlords will forfeit £385 million in tax breaks as the Treasury abolishes multiple dwellings relief. The policy change, revealed by

Rents Surge 1.4% in May, Reaching Highest Levels Since October
In a notable upswing, average rents in England surged by 1.4% in May, reaching their highest levels since October 2023,

Homeowners Move More Frequently as Tenants Stay Longer in Rentals
In a recent analysis, Zero Deposit has reported a significant shift in living patterns over the past decade, revealing that

UK Rent Prices Surge by 9.1%: London and Scotland Lead the Way
In the past year, average rent prices across the UK have surged by 9.1%, with tenants in London and Scotland

UK Property Market Sees Record Supply, Expected to Stabilize Prices in 2024
The UK’s housing market currently boasts a staggering £230 billion ($293 billion) worth of properties for sale, marking the highest

Surge in Right to Rent Checks as Landlords Face Hefty Fines
Landlords and letting agents across England are conducting Right to Rent checks at unprecedented levels, experiencing a remarkable 577% year-on-year