The Latest Private Rented Sector News

77% of Professional Landlords Intend to Increase Their Portfolios
In the midst of a fluctuating housing market, landlords are actively channelling investments into the private rented sector (PRS) to

Rising Demand for Energy-Efficient Homes Shifts Property Market Trends
Recent research conducted by OVO, a leading advocate for heat pumps, has unveiled a notable upswing in the enthusiasm for

Government Announce Plans to Require Planning Approval for Short-Term Rentals
In a bid to address concerns about the impact of holiday lets on local housing availability, the UK government has

Buy-to-Let Mortgages for the Over 55’s Drop Off A Cliff
In a significant market shift, new data from UK Finance has revealed a substantial decline in buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage borrowing

Landlords Tell Council They Will Pass on Licencing Fee on to Tenants
In a fervent plea to the local authority, Dawn Smith, representing a coalition of Blackpool landlords, has issued a stern

Landlord MPs Under Scrutiny for Attempts to Weaken Renters’ Reform Bill
In a recent analysis conducted by the Renters’ Reform Coalition, it has come to light that five out of the

Airbnb Backs Mandatory Register for Short-Term Lets Proposed by Michael Gove
In a significant move, Airbnb has thrown its support behind Housing Secretary Michael Gove’s proposal to establish a mandatory register

Rightmove Offers Landlords Advice About Selling Their Properties
In the face of escalating taxes and challenging regulations compelling landlords to sell their properties, Rightmove, the online property portal,

Private Renting Takes Toll on Mental Health Activist Group Says
A recent survey conducted by the London Renters Union (LRU) indicates that one in three tenants believe their mental health

Concerns Arise Over Merger’s Impact on UK Private Rented Sector
In a landmark move, shareholders from both Belvoir and The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) have given their nod to the