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Welsh government faces backlash for ‘piggybacking’ on Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th May 2025, 11 months ago | 0

Members of the Senedd have accused the Welsh government of “piggybacking” on the Renters’ Rights Bill. They warn that by...

UK’s Build-to-Rent sector sees record £832m investment

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th May 2025, 11 months ago | 5

A surge in Build-to-Rent (BTR) investment has propelled the sector to new heights, with a 50% rise in funding over...

More than half of tenants will challenge rent rises

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th May 2025, 11 months ago | 20

Research by Leaders Romans Group (LRG) reveals that 53% of tenants are poised to contest rent rises as the Renters’...

London council carries out door-to-door inspections to find criminal landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th May 2025, 11 months ago | 7

Enforcement teams from a London council’s private housing services have carried out door-to-door inspections in targeted areas. Their mission was...

Scottish Greens push for pet-friendly renting reforms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th May 2025, 11 months ago | 2

Scottish Greens are aiming to make it easier for tenants in private rentals to keep pets and assistance animals –...

Welsh landlords face new rent data reporting rules

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th May 2025, 11 months ago | 1

A new proposal could compel landlords in Wales to submit detailed rent information to Rent Smart Wales (RSW), as part...

Social housing landlords still failing on emergency repairs ahead of Awaab’s Law

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th May 2025, 11 months ago | 1

Social housing landlords are still failing to carry out emergency repairs, despite new legislation coming into force. Starting in October,...

Landlords in two more cities face licensing schemes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th May 2025, 11 months ago | 0

Peterborough and Mansfield councils are the latest councils to either unveil plans to introduce licensing schemes targeting private rented properties...

BTL lenders increase loan sizes and cut rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th May 2025, 11 months ago | 0

More buy to let lenders are rolling out changes to their BTL and commercial mortgage offerings, increasing loan sizes, reducing...

Speculation mounts over Angela Rayner’s future as Housing Secretary

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th May 2025, 11 months ago | 14

Rumours are swirling about Angela Rayner losing her job as Housing Secretary. In the Sky News podcast Politics at Sam...

Council claims selective licensing scheme will support landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th May 2025, 11 months ago | 7

Westminster council claims a new selective licensing scheme will help “support responsible landlords”. The council has confirmed the selective licensing...

Property investors eye expansion amid economic challenges

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th May 2025, 11 months ago | 0

Despite global uncertainties and economic turbulence, the UK’s property investors with larger portfolios are displaying resilience, with more than half...

One in four UK landlords plan to sell properties this year – HMRC

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd May 2025, 11 months ago | 1

HMRC has revealed that 24% of UK landlords plan to sell part of their rental property holdings within the next...

First-time buyers surge in mortgage market

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd May 2025, 11 months ago | 2

First-time buyers have significantly increased their presence, capturing a larger slice of mortgage applications in 2024, research reveals. According to...

Property market sees London rents plummet and unsold homes pile up

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd May 2025, 11 months ago | 0

The housing market in Britain is grappling with a complex landscape as asking rents see an annualised decline of 1.8%,...

The most sought-after city for shared living revealed

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd May 2025, 11 months ago | 0

Cardiff has emerged as the UK’s leading city for shared living, with 16.9% of its listed Houses in Multiple Occupation...

For-Profit Registered Providers will own 150,000 homes by 2030

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd May 2025, 11 months ago | 0

For-Profit Registered Providers (FPRPs) are now controlling 43,100 homes and that figure is projected to triple by 2030, Savills says....

Renters’ Rights Bill will leave students worse off warns industry expert

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd May 2025, 11 months ago | 5

As more student landlords exit the market, the Renters’ Rights Bill risks leaving students worse off, warns a leading industry...