The Latest Private Rented Sector News

Being a Landlord Isn’t Easy or Quick Way to Riches
Residential property connoisseur Charlie Davidson, affiliated with the esteemed London law firm Bishop & Sewell, has dispelled the pervasive notion

Chancellor Eliminates Stamp Duty Land Tax Relief for Multiple Dwellings
In a move set to take effect from June 1 this year, the Chancellor has scrapped the stamp duty land

Landlords Struggle with Shifting Market as Rental Prices Dip
New data from estate agency Chestertons underscores a significant 125 per cent surge in landlords opting to slash asking rents

Right to Rent: What Landlords and Tenants in England Need to Know
In the realm of property rentals in England, the “Right to Rent” checks stand as a crucial legal prerequisite for

National Safeguards Render Local Landlord Licensing Redundant
In a rapidly changing landscape for the private rental sector, the colloquially termed “Landlord Licensing” at the local council level

Green Party Calls for Rent Controls and Accuses Labour of Backtracking
In a recent revelation, prominent Green Party figure Siân Berry has taken aim at the Labour Party, accusing them of

Landlords Underestimate The Benefits Of Pet-Friendly Properties, Says Battersea Report
In a ground breaking study conducted by Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, it has been revealed that landlords may be

Chancellor Snubs Struggling Homebuyers – Mortgage Hope Dashed
99% Mortgage Scheme Scrapped without Replacement Tax Relief for Short-Term Lets Abolished to Tackle Housing Crisis Stamp Duty Reforms Neglected,

Furnished Holiday Lettings Face Tax Tsunami
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s recent Budget bombshell has sent shockwaves through the realm of furnished holiday lettings (FHL). Brace yourselves, as

Chancellor’s Capital Gains Gambit Sparks Landlords Exodus Warning
In a bold fiscal manoeuvre, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s decision to slash capital gains tax on property sales from 28% to