Hi, I have recently joined the private sector leasing scheme (PSL) with my local council to help house local families. When I met with the housing officer, I stipulated that I would only be interested in signing up, if they could guarantee that the tenant, didn’t have a criminal record, wasn’t an ex-convict or had […]

The average price of property coming to market in the UK has risen by 1.7% this month to £366,189, the largest jump at the start of the year since 2020, Rightmove has revealed. This increase follows a record number of early-bird sellers entering the market since Boxing Day, offering buyers the highest level of choice […]

The Renters Rights Bill (RRB) is being fast tracked through parliament, probably due to Labour holding the majority of the seats. They have zero respect for any landlord and have no intention of revising the courts before they push it through. They deliberately want landlords to suffer and let bad tenants take over properties and […]

Tenant demand for rental properties in England experienced a seasonal decline in the fourth quarter of 2024, research reveals. According to Zero Deposit, there was a 7.3% quarterly drop in demand, which follows an annual decline of 2.6%. The analysis, based on the number of let agreements compared to available stock, also shows that while […]

Despite welcoming the response of the Welsh government’s plans for the PRS, Propertymark says it is concerned about plans for rent controls, no-fault evictions and energy efficiency regulations. It says the plans could have a negative impact on landlords in Wales and hit the supply of rental properties. The Welsh government was responding to the […]

Generation Rent says it is disappointed by the lack of measures to introduce rent caps as part of the Renters’ Rights Bill. The organisation says that the Bill’s abolition of Section 21 evictions is a positive step for renters in England and it welcomes the ban on paying more than a month’s rent in advance. […]

The government is being urged to extend proposed pet-friendly rights to renters in social housing. The call is being made by Dogs Trust which points to the Renters’ Rights Bill which will include greater rights for pet owners in the private rented sector. When the Bill becomes law, private sector tenants will have the right […]

The amount of rent paid by under 45s in Great Britain soared to a record £56.2 billion in 2024, a £3.5 billion increase from the previous year, research reveals. Hamptons says that this surge coincides with a big rise in the number of young people renting, driven largely by higher interest rates that have made […]

News this week of the Renters’ Rights Bill returning to Parliament and getting ever closer to becoming law by the summer of this year has sent alarm bells ringing. Abolition of Section 21, banning advance rent payments and more powers given to councils to fine landlords, have created a perfect storm in the private rented […]

Despite a growing landlord exodus – which the housing minister Matthew Pennycook disbelieves – would you start as a landlord in 2025? There are reasons for and against. I’d like to hear your views because I try – honestly! – to remain positive despite what is regularly being thrown our way. I got thinking after […]

One organisation says that while changes to rental law are vital, they are only the ‘first step’ in rebalancing power in the private rented sector (PRS). Nationwide Foundation warns that the passing of the Renters’ Rights Bill in its progress to becoming law is not enough to address the deep-seated issues facing 11 million private […]

The property market has experienced a strong start to 2025, with buyer demand on Zoopla rocketing 14% ahead of this time last year, the property portal reports. This surge in interest has translated to a 15% increase in new sales agreed compared to the first week of 2024. These positive market indicators are supported by […]

The Lettings Hub chief executive, Heidi Shackell, has expressed her disappointment over the decision in Parliament to ban rent in advance, warning that it could have unintended consequences for vulnerable tenants. After the Renters’ Rights Bill was voted through Parliament to move onto the Lords, Ms Shackell said: “Policy decisions should be made in the […]

Most people think you need a lot of money to buy property, and while that’s true for many people, what if I told you there’s a way to actually get paid to buy property? I know, it sounds crazy. But this is exactly what some savvy investors are doing right now. Let me share the […]

Hi, My Tenants moved out a few months ago so I have a house standing empty I’m paying Council Tax on which is near my Son’s University. My full-time student Son stays there a couple of nights a week but has asked to live in the property full-time (obviously rent-free). I would also help him […]

Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) have been a cornerstone of the UK rental market, offering affordable housing options for tenants and profitable investment opportunities for landlords. As urban centers grapple with housing shortages, HMOs continue to attract attention for their benefits and challenges alike, making effective property management platforms like Lendlord indispensable for landlords navigating […]

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With the new Renters Reform Bill are you concerned about the move to periodic contracts? We bought our flat in 2007, just before the crash. It is still in negative equity and will remain so for the foreseeable future. We bought a buy to let with the aim of topping up our pension. It has […]

Labour’s energy performance certificate (EPC) targets for landlords will drive Britain’s property market into a ‘frenzy’ and worsen the housing shortage, experts have warned the Daily Telegraph. The Government has launched a consultation to overhaul the controversial EPCs, while Energy Secretary Ed Miliband wants all rental properties to achieve a minimum EPC rating of C […]

While tenant demand for rental properties has stabilised, landlords selling up continues to push rents higher, RICS says. Its latest survey for December 2024 reveals that 37% of respondents anticipate further rent rises. They say this is mainly down to a growing number of landlords putting their properties up for sale. This trend saw 37% […]

Rents in the UK’s private rented sector (PRS) continued to climb in the year to December, though the pace of growth did slow, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals. Its data reveals that average rents have risen by 9% in the 12 months up to December – a slight drop from the 9.1% increase […]