The Latest Private Rented Sector News

Landlord & Tenant Law Expert Slams Housing Secretary’s Policies
In a scathing critique of Housing Secretary Michael Gove, Gina Peters, a prominent lawyer and Head of Landlord & Tenant

Councillors Push for More Powers to Force Energy Efficiency on Landlords
Claiming that in a bid to alleviate fuel poverty and enhance living conditions, SNP councillors in Glasgow are advocating for

Shelter Calls for Construction of 90,000 Social Homes Annually
In a bold initiative aimed at combatting homelessness, Shelter is advocating for the construction of 90,000 rental properties per year

Buy-to-Let Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Point Since September 2022
Amidst a backdrop of lingering uncertainty surrounding mortgage rates, a silver lining emerges for property investors as the average buy-to-let

New Book Claims Manchester Has Been Handed to Corporate Landlords
In 1849, journalist Angus Reach’s vivid dispatches from Manchester captivated readers, marking the city as a ‘shock city’ at the

New Making Tax Digital Measures Pose Financial Challenges for Landlords
In a recent announcement, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has acknowledged the potential financial and time-related challenges that the new

Think Tank Supports NRLA’s Call for Direct Payment of Housing Benefit
In a significant development, a centre-left think tank, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), has thrown its weight behind

Are Landlords Individuals or Businesses?
In an article originally published in Estate Agent Today, the point is that in intricate world of property ownership, the

Shelter Urges Public Support for Overhaul of Renters Reform Bill
In a bid to bring about significant amendments to the Renters Reform Bill currently under consideration in Parliament, the charity

Gove’s Pledge to End ‘No-Fault’ Evictions Raises Concerns in the Housing Market
Housing Secretary Michael Gove’s commitment to eliminate Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions before the upcoming General Election is causing apprehension among