The Latest Private Rented Sector News

Scottish Landlords Alarmed as Rental Housing Stock Plummets by 22,000 Homes in a Year
In a startling revelation, a recent survey conducted by the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) indicates a potential loss of

Renters Reform Coalition Launches Attack of NRLA’s Motives and Ethics
In a targeted assault on the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), Tom Darling, the campaign manager of the Renters Reform

Controversial £300 Million Tax Proposal Targets Holiday Let Landlords
In a bold move echoing suggestions from Generation Rent activists, the government is reportedly considering a £300 million tax initiative

Government Inaction Sparks Landlord Exodus, Warns Legal Expert
Gina Peters, the Head of Landlord and Tenant Affairs at Dutton Gregory Solicitors, has highlighted the escalating exodus of landlords

Conservative Rebel MPs Demand Crucial Amendments to Renters (Reform) Bill
A formidable coalition of dissident Conservative Members of Parliament, linked through WhatsApp, has unveiled its comprehensive set of ‘essential’ modifications

Landlords in Mortgage Arrears Surged by 93% in 2023
Recent analysis conducted by Octane Capital has unveiled a staggering 93% surge in the number of landlords falling into mortgage

Rightmove Urges Jeremy Hunt to Make Sweeping Stamp Duty Reforms in Budget
In a bold appeal to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, property giant Rightmove has implored the government to usher in significant stamp

Council Faces Backlash Over Selective Licensing Application Process
In a controversial move, Nottingham City Council has released a video tutorial aimed at assisting landlords in navigating its selective

Government Considers Changes to Tenant Protections As MP’s Concerns Grow
In an ongoing development, government ministers are reportedly in talks with backbench Conservative MPs to dilute proposed safeguards for renters

Landlord Faces £1.44 Million Penalty for Decade-Long Planning Law Violation
In a landmark decision, a London landlord, Ali Bahbahani, embroiled in a ten-year dispute with the local council, is now