government housing policy Archives

Government defends ban on rent in advance in Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th December 2025, 5 months ago | 28

The government have hit back at claims banning rent in advance will lock tenants out of the market. In the...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd October 2025, 6 months ago | 1

Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook says introducing rent controls will make life more difficult for renters and landlords. In response to...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st September 2025, 8 months ago | 0

Letting agents are deeply concerned about the impending Renters’ Rights Bill, which is set to create a complex compliance landscape...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st August 2025, 9 months ago | 8

A landlord in Andover warns government legislation will make tenants homeless as landlords leave the private rented sector. Speaking to...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd July 2025, 10 months ago | 9

The Labour government is on course to miss its flagship manifesto commitment to deliver 1.5 million new homes in England...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd April 2025, 1 year ago | 10

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has issued a stark warning to ministers, demanding clear communication on when the Renters’...

Author: Readers Question

10th February 2025, 1 year ago | 20

Bad Policy Example: From 2028, it is suggested that all new tenancies must have an EPC rating of ‘C’ or...

Author: Readers Question

15th November 2024, 1 year ago | 6

Many vulnerable tenants are people who need the most help and support from their landlord. There are a large number...

Author: Readers Question

24th June 2024, 2 years ago | 7

In 1988 Thatcher reformed the property market opening the way for BTL mortgages. She created new legislation and new tenancies...