A consultation on exempting certain properties from rent caps has been labelled as a sign of confusion in the Scottish government’s housing strategy by one property expert. David Alexander argues that the proposal fails to provide the much-needed clarity for the private rented sector (PRS). He spoke out after Housing Minister Paul McLennan announced the […]

The Decent Homes Standard, which is part of the Renters’ Rights Bill going through the House of Lords currently, may require significant property upgrades, potentially pushing some landlords to sell rather than renovate, one expert says. Dave Sayce, the co-founder of Compare My Move, says the legislation evaluates properties based on three criteria: The condition […]

It’s hard not to laugh at the current governmental interference when it comes to landlords and our properties. First, they hit us with the Renters’ Rights Bill, an aggressive swipe that could see thousands of landlords destroyed, down and out, then this: Keir Starmer’s latest appeal to landlords to house Channel migrants. As the saying […]

It’s bizarre, isn’t it? Landlords, already battered by a barrage of legislative changes and economic pressures, are now being asked by the Labour government to offer their properties to asylum seekers. The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has voiced strong opposition, saying the government needs to support us if they want more homes to become […]

It is being promoted as a way to level the renting playing field and empower tenants, but one housing law expert says the Renters’ Rights Bill‘s real aim is to enrich councils. And it will leave both landlords and tenants worse off, says Des Taylor of Landlord Licensing & Defence. The director of casework says […]

Hello, My letting agent got taken over, and then that company got taken over a few months later. Now the current one is saying that the original letting agreement I signed has been replaced by theirs – even though I’ve never been sent a copy. My understanding it that when a company is sold its […]

Members of the House of Lords warn that the court system could be left in limbo, with landlords facing long delays. The Telegraph previously revealed that landlords are already struggling with eviction delays of more than eight months, and there are growing concerns that the Renters’ Rights Bill will only make the situation worse. According […]

Just one-in-five of England’s PRS’ properties are estimated to fall short of the forthcoming Decent Homes Standard, according to FCC Paragon. This standard, which is embedded within the proposed Renters’ Rights Bill, aims to guarantee that all PRS homes are both safe and habitable. The firm’s analysis of government data indicates that 21% of private […]

A property management boss claims the heart of the housing crisis lies with landlords refusing to work with councils. John Angus, managing director at Switch Management, writes in the housing magazine Inside Housing that too many households are being placed in temporary accommodation instead of “stable and secure private rentals.” According to Mr Angus, many […]

While 73% of renters believe they are financially savvy about renting, there are critical gaps in their knowledge – including 46% of tenants saying they don’t know how deposit protection schemes work, research reveals. And 63% are clueless about the timeline for deposit refunds. Additionally, 65% don’t know about deposit-free renting options, the survey from […]

The Mortgage Works has unveiled a series of reductions across its buy to let, limited company BTL and let-to-buy mortgage products. The lender’s two-year fixed rate for purchase and remortgage now stands at 2.99% with a 3% fee, available up to 65% loan-to-value (LTV), down by 0.15%. For those seeking longer-term stability, a five-year fixed […]

The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has unveiled a series of regulatory judgements, highlighting huge shortcomings in 18 social landlords. Following rigorous inspections and ongoing monitoring, the findings highlight critical lapses in consumer standards, governance and financial management, affecting thousands of tenants. Three local authorities – London Borough of Tower Hamlets, Reading Borough Council and […]

The UK’s property sector is emerging as a sanctuary for international investors and tenants, driven by economic turbulence and political unpredictability overseas. According to an analysis by Knight Frank, a £1.5 million home in Dulwich is likely to find a buyer faster than a £7.5 million residence near Hyde Park, reflecting a cautious approach in […]

Since the Elizabeth line opened in 2022, rents have surged in many of the areas it serves as improved transport links push up demand. According to flat-sharing website SpareRoom, renters in its outer zones in Essex and Berkshire are feeling the impact of high rent prices. Along the line’s Reading branch, Langley, Slough and Burnham […]

A Shelter analysis claims the housing emergency will leave more than 206,000 children homeless by 2029. The housing charity says that without building 90,000 social homes a year for a decade, the homelessness crisis will only get worse. According to Shelter, billions of pounds continue to be wasted on temporary accommodation, including hostels, B&Bs and […]

Rents continue to rise, but year-on-year salary increases continue to outstrip the rising cost of rent, says Goodlord. The technology firm’s latest rental index reveals rents rose for the fourth month in a row during April, with average prices now more than 4% higher than this time last year. Goodlord also warns that rents could […]

Hi, our local estate agent found us a company tenant who moved into our six-bedroom property on the 28th February 2025. However, the company failed to pay the rent on the 28th of March. Part of the rent was three weeks late, and a further two instalments a week later. The tenancy agreement has six […]

There appears to be a growing misconception among tenants that the Renters’ Rights Bill is already law to trigger a surge in early tenancy terminations. That’s the warning from Propertymark Past President Greg Tsuman who says the misunderstanding is driving tenants to invoke early surrender agreements. They are doing so believing they can legally exit […]

Three major lenders – YBS Commercial Mortgages, Together and Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) – have unveiled enhancements to their lending offerings, including reduced rates and innovative products. YBS has revamped its buy to let lending portfolio, introducing competitive rate reductions and new products to support seasoned landlords. For borrowings of more than £750,000, rates on […]

More than one in five landlords in Scotland admit they are finding it difficult to navigate the evolving legal landscape of the PRS. According to research by the SafeDeposits Scotland Charitable Trust, 21% of landlords say they struggle to stay informed about legislative changes impacting them. Meanwhile, just over half (51%) feel confident in keeping […]

A London council is calling on private landlords to join its enhanced landlord scheme to provide homes for residents facing homelessness or are living in temporary accommodation. The Royal Borough of Greenwich says that by letting or leasing properties with it, landlords can help address the borough’s acute housing shortage. The scheme connects individuals on […]