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Energy-efficiency rules threaten to damage the PRS in Scotland

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th September 2025, 10 months ago | 1

Politicians and industry bodies warn proposed energy-efficiency rules for Scotland will damage the private rented sector (PRS) and hurt tenants....

Industry body urges government to offer incentives to landlords amid soaring demand

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th August 2025, 11 months ago | 4

An industry body is calling for incentives to support landlords as demand continues to outstrip supply. Propertymark’s housing insight report...

Commercial landlords face uncertainty over ban on upward-only rent reviews

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st August 2025, 11 months ago | 3

Experts have slammed the Labour government’s decision to ban upward-only rent reviews in commercial leases. The government have announced under...

Landlords brace for uncertainty as Renters’ Rights Bill looms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th July 2025, 12 months ago | 2

Landlords are concerned over the Renters’ Rights Bill as pressure mounts over when the bill will pass, claims an industry...

Industry body pushes back on pet insurance U-turn

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th July 2025, 12 months ago | 6

An industry body has criticised the Labour government for reversing its position on pets in the Renters’ Rights Bill. Ahead...

Homelessness Bill adds pressure as Propertymark calls for pause on further legislation in PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd July 2025, 12 months ago | 1

An industry body is urging the Welsh government to pause any further legislation for the private rented sector. In response...

Sadiq Khan urged to cut taxes for landlords amid housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th June 2025, 12 months ago | 3

An industry body is urging London Mayor Sadiq Khan to take action to ease the tax burden on landlords. In...

Landlords may sell up without more support from Boiler Upgrade Scheme warns industry body

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th June 2025, 12 months ago | 3

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme must provide more financial incentives to landlords or they will simply sell up, claims an industry...

Landlord confidence plummets amid soaring costs and new legislation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th June 2025, 1 year ago | 0

A combination of costs, legislation and a lack of confidence are driving a huge amount of landlords away from the...

Industry body warns Renters’ Rights Bill could cause homelessness despite Mayor’s pledge

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th June 2025, 1 year ago | 2

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has pledged to end rough sleeping by 2030, but an industry body warns the Renters’ Rights...

Industry body urges Scottish government to boost investment in the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th May 2025, 1 year ago | 0

An industry body has slammed the Scottish government for failing to offer pro-growth policies to tackle the housing emergency. Propertymark...

Higher EPC exemption cost cap could push landlords out of the market – warns industry body

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th May 2025, 1 year ago | 7

Propertymark is warning the government to scrap the proposed £15,000 cost cap for exemptions on energy-efficiency upgrades, saying it will...

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd May 2025, 1 year ago | 5

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

Landlords looking to sell as tenant demand grows – Propertymark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th May 2025, 1 year ago | 6

As the Renters’ Rights Bill draws ever closer, more landlords are deciding whether to sell, according to an industry body....

Welsh housing survey set for next year as NRLA calls for regular landlord surveys

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th May 2025, 1 year ago | 1

The Welsh government have announced a Welsh housing survey will take place next year. Propertymark and the National Residential Landlords...

Renters’ Rights Bill will cause chaos without court reforms warns industry body

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th May 2025, 1 year ago | 5

An industry body warns the Renters’ Rights Bill could undermine the justice system and destabilise the private rented sector. Propertymark...

Labour considers EPC C exemptions for listed buildings

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd April 2025, 1 year ago | 6

The Labour government could relax energy-efficiency rules and allow listed buildings to be exempt from EPC C targets, claim The...

Industry body warns periodic tenancies will create chaos for students

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd April 2025, 1 year ago | 7

An industry body has warned periodic tenancies could “leave students with no place to stay.” Under the Renters’ Rights Bill,...