The Latest Private Rented Sector News

HMRC Cracks Down on Second Homeowners As Taxpayers Wait on Phone
Taxpayers experiencing lengthy wait times—up to 23 minutes—to connect with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) may now have insight into

Interest Rate Hikes Squeeze Landlords, New Ministry of Justice Data Reveals
Recent statistics released by the Ministry of Justice paint a stark picture of the mounting challenges faced by landlords in

Labour Reaffirms Stance on Rent Controls Amidst Independent Report
Labour has reiterated its position on rent controls following the release of an independent report commissioned by the party, signaling

Scotland Nears Declaration of Housing Crisis Amid Political Shifts
Scotland stands at the precipice of a housing crisis, according to leading voices in the real estate sector, with Propertymark,

Conveyancing Sector Scope Creep Leads to Long House Buying Delays
In a recent hearing before the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee Inquiry, Beth Rudolf, the Director of Delivery at

Service Charge Hikes Drive Surge in Right To Manage Applications
A substantial surge in applications to establish Right To Manage (RTM) and flat management companies has been attributed to soaring

HMRC Urges Landlords to File Self Assessment Tax Returns Early for Financial Benefits
In a bid to streamline tax processes and alleviate last-minute filing stress, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is calling upon

Mortgage Rates Soar by £5,484 a Year Amid Economic Shifts
Recent data unveiled by Mojo Mortgages exposes a startling surge in mortgage rates, painting a stark picture of the economic

Labour Party Considers Rent Controls to Address Housing Crisis
The likelihood of rent controls being enforced by a Labour government is gaining momentum, fuelled by a forthcoming report initially

Property Expert Tells Stunned MPs 15 Entities Involved in House Sale
In a candid exchange with members of the Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities select committee, Kate Faulkner, a prominent figure