The Latest Private Rented Sector News

Navigating the Changes: Understanding Universal Credit Rent Payments
In recent updates by the government, landlords renting to Universal Credit (UC) tenants have found themselves facing potential payment inconsistencies.

RICS Sees Positive Trends in the UK Residential Property Market
The latest findings from the RICS UK Residential Survey, released in March 2024, paint an encouraging picture of the nation’s

Propertymark Says Tenants Are Suffering Due to Non-Regulated Agents
In the ever-evolving landscape of the housing market, the role of lettings agents remains a topic of significant concern. A

Paragon Bank’s Top 10 Locations for Buy-to-Let Landlords
In the dynamic landscape of real estate investment, pinpointing lucrative opportunities is key. Recently, Paragon Bank conducted a comprehensive analysis

Tenant’s Rights that Landlords Need to Know
In the dynamic landscape of rental housing in the UK, tenants often face the daunting prospect of rent hikes imposed

Negative Landlord Media Damages Relations With Tenants
In recent times, disputes between landlords and tenants have seen a concerning uptick, according to leading property solicitors at Dutton

The Number of Rental Fraud Applications Surges
In the ever-evolving landscape of property rental, staying ahead of fraudulent activities is paramount. Recent findings from an analysis of

Barclays Says That Rents and Mortgages Stabilised in March
In the dynamic landscape of the UK housing market, where the ebbs and flows of mortgage rates and rental costs

Average Rents Predicted to Rise by 13% in Next Three Years
As we navigate through the aftermath of the pandemic, one of the key areas under scrutiny is the rental market.

Patrick Harvie Defends Rent Cap and Advocates for Tenant Rights
In a powerful address at the Scottish Greens conference, co-leader Patrick Harvie stood firm in defence of Scotland’s rent cap,