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Renter struggling under oversized house labelled “RENT” with balloon illustrating soaring rents since the 1988 Housing Act.

Tenant group claims soaring rents leave renters paying the price

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th July 2026, 2 days ago | 5

A tenant group claims rents have rocketed by 1,200% since the 1988 Housing Act, with its analysis showing a ten-item...

Rent freeze campaign graphic showing frozen rent sign, Housing Secretary Angela Rayner and Generation Rent postcard initiative.

Generation Rent rent freeze campaign targets Angela Rayner

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th July 2026, 3 days ago | 5

Private renters are being encouraged to press new Housing Secretary Angela Rayner to bring in a rent freeze with a...

Theatre curtain opening beside a gold question mark, symbolising the announcement of Generation Rent’s new chief executive.

Revealed: New Generation Rent chief executive

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th July 2026, 4 days ago | 0

Holly Williamson has been announced as the new chief executive of Generation Rent. Ms Williamson takes over from Ben Twomey,...

professional portrait of a young man in a suit representing tenant advocacy in the Renters’ Rights Bill debate

Departing Generation Rent chief hails Section 21 abolition

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st July 2026, 2 weeks ago | 10

While landlords in England now face a very different possession system after the abolition of Section 21, the reform has...

Secure tenant deposit box surrounded by stacks of cash, illustrating the debate over tenancy deposit protection reforms.

Head of landlord group slams claims of “greedy landlords” in deposit row

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th July 2026, 4 weeks ago | 5

The head of a landlord association has hit back at the accusation of “greedy landlords clinging on to tenants’ money”...

To Let sign outside London homes with rent payments consuming a tenant’s annual income

London renters lose five months’ pay to rent – Generation Rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th June 2026, 2 months ago | 8

A London tenant earning through the winter, the spring and into June has, on average, only just covered the year’s...

Tank labelled “THINK” firing at “RENT CONTROLS” text to illustrate the debate over housing policy

Think tank urges government to introduce rent controls

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th May 2026, 3 months ago | 8

A left-wing think tank has called on the government to introduce rent controls to tackle “unaffordable housing costs”. The Institute...

Rent freeze concept illustrated by house encased in ice with “rent freeze” text and rental sign in background

Generation Rent welcomes reports government is considering rent freeze

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th April 2026, 3 months ago | 6

Generation Rent claims renters could save hundreds of pounds a year under the government’s proposed rent freeze. Media reports from...

Key workers sitting on a London street with signs about rent struggles beneath a “To Let Rent Increase” notice

Mayor of London urged to take action as key workers struggle with rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th April 2026, 4 months ago | 0

Renting in London is now unaffordable for key workers, as a tenant group urges the Mayor of London to do...

Scottish renters should get last two months’ rent-free if evicted – Generation Rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd April 2026, 4 months ago | 5

Generation Rent is calling on all political parties in Scotland to back its manifesto pledge that Scottish renters should receive...

Scales weighing cash against housing and enforcement, symbolising costs of tackling rogue landlords in London

Sadiq Khan urged to boost enforcement ahead of Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th March 2026, 4 months ago | 2

A tenant group is urging the Mayor of London to create a legal fighting fund to support councils in taking...

Executive carrying a box of office belongings after stepping down from a leadership role

Ben Twomey steps down as chief executive of Generation Rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th March 2026, 4 months ago | 7

Ben Twomey has announced his decision to step down as chief executive of Generation Rent after three years in the...

Houses elevated on pillars with glowing pound signs, symbolising rising rental costs and landlord pressures

Generation Rent is making houses even more expensive for tenants

Author: Mick Roberts

24th March 2026, 4 months ago | 25

The government have published a mandatory Renters’ Rights Act information sheet that all landlords need to give to their tenants....

Tenant handing cash to landlord beside an EPC certificate showing an F energy rating in a poorly insulated home.

Renters should reclaim rent if EPC standards are missed – Generation Rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th March 2026, 5 months ago | 16

A tenant group has put forward so-called “common sense proposals” that would allow renters to reclaim rent if their landlord...

Danger Zone road sign in front of rental homes with To Let boards

Tenant group claims PRS is a ‘danger zone’ but critic warns of RRA consequences

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th February 2026, 5 months ago | 11

Generation Rent claims the private rented sector was a “danger zone” due to an imbalance of power between landlords and...

Council official holding a property licence form in a village affected by second homes and holiday lets

Generation Rent calls for stronger council powers as holiday lets surge

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th February 2026, 6 months ago | 4

A dramatic rise in second homes and Airbnb-style holiday lets has driven families out of their communities as landlords prioritise...

Removal van loaded with boxes and furniture outside a rented home, illustrating tenant moves and eviction trends

Fewer renters moving as section 21 notices decrease – Generation Rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd December 2025, 7 months ago | 2

A new Generation Rent survey reveals a decline in Section 21 notices and a drop in rent increases. In a...

Welsh housing crisis symbolised by eviction notice on a model house beside stacked coins and families, with the Welsh flag above

Generation Rent calls for eviction compensation for Welsh renters

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th December 2025, 8 months ago | 2

Ahead of the Senedd elections next year, a tenant group is demanding all political parties pledge in their manifestos to...

Snow-covered house with cash flying around and the words “Rent Freeze,” symbolising the impact of rising rents on tenants

Labour warned by Generation Rent of alienating core voters without a rent freeze

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th December 2025, 8 months ago | 12

Labour needs to act decisively and introduce a rent freeze in England now or risk alienating its core voters who...

Gavel poised above a model house highlighting council enforcement against rogue landlords

Renters’ Rights Act at risk without strong council enforcement – Generation Rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th December 2025, 8 months ago | 1

A tenant organisation has warned the Renters’ Rights Act could fail if councils do not rigorously enforce the law against...

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