The Latest Private Rented Sector News

Landlords Now Own 41% of Council Homes Sold Under Right to Buy Scheme
A study conducted by the New Economics Foundation (NEF) as part of the Homes for Us alliance reveals that a

Local Authorities Struggle to Collect Fines from Rogue Landlords: NRLA
Recent data released by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) sheds light on the alarming inefficiencies in the collection of

Optimism Prevails as Bank of England Holds Interest Rates
In a move maintaining the status quo, the Bank of England (BoE) opted to retain the interest rates at 5.25%,

Government Accused of Favouring Landlords Over Student Renters
In a contentious move, the National Union of Students (NUS) has accused the government of succumbing to landlord pressure, resulting

Mortgage Rate Surge Dampens UK Property Market Recovery
The resurgence of the UK’s property market has been dealt a blow by a significant surge in mortgage rates, with

Only 24% of Renters Read Tenancy Agreements
In a digital age dominated by quick clicks and online agreements, a recent survey conducted by law firm Weightmans has

Tenant Demand Wanes, Landlord Instructions Scarce: RICS
The most recent findings from the RICS UK Residential Survey indicate a notable slowdown in tenant demand, coupled with a

Rental Prices Could Surge by Almost 20% Over the Next Year
In the tumultuous landscape of the UK housing market, renters find themselves in the eye of a storm, battling against

Propertymark Say Rent Controls Just Won’t Work
In the pursuit of securing a path towards adequate housing, including fair rents and affordability, the Welsh Government recently published

UK Housing Market Forecast: A Shift Towards Growth
The UK housing market is poised for a rebound by the end of 2024, defying earlier gloomy predictions. According to