Tag: housing supply

England’s housing delivery set to fall sharply

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th June 2026, 3 weeks ago | 0

Housing delivery in England is heading for a steep fall, with the next two years looking particularly tough, a Savills...

Rental affordability worsens in most UK regions – Propertymark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th June 2026, 1 month ago | 1

The Renters’ Rights Act has reshaped local rental markets across the UK as affordability pressures persist, according to new research....

Six in 10 tenants back Renters’ Rights Act protections

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd May 2026, 2 months ago | 2

Six in 10 tenants say they understand the Renters’ Rights Act and what it is meant to do, a sharp...

Landlord exit risk because of Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th May 2026, 2 months ago | 6

Two in five landlords are unlikely to continue letting homes following the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act, according to...

An open letter to Shelter Scotland

Author: Mark Alexander

13th March 2026, 4 months ago | 31

An open letter to Shelter Scotland: if you want to work with landlords, let’s start with the evidence In a...

Government claims progress on meeting 1.5 million homes target

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st January 2026, 6 months ago | 0

The government says it is seeing “green shoots of recovery” in housebuilding and claims it is on track to meet...

Landlords selling up as tenant demand hits new high

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th November 2025, 8 months ago | 33

Tenant demand continues to climb, but landlords continue to sell amid fears over new legislation. According to Propertymark’s Housing Insight...

First-time buyers hit pause until the Autumn Budget

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th November 2025, 8 months ago | 0

Nearly half of first-time buyers have put their property buying plans on hold until after the Autumn Budget, research reveals....

Rent growth slows as the PRS cools – Zoopla

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th September 2025, 10 months ago | 0

The UK’s private rented sector is cooling down with average rents climbing 2.4% compared to last year, Zoopla reveals. Its...

NRLA urges government support to help the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd August 2025, 11 months ago | 5

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) is calling on the government to use the Autumn Budget to support long-term investment...

House prices dip as sellers lower prices to find buyers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th June 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The average asking price for homes entering the market has fallen by 0.3% (£1,277) this month, reaching £378,240, according to...

PRS and housing market show signs of recovery in May – RICS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th June 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The UK’s housing sector, while still facing challenges, is displaying early indications of stabilisation, according to the Royal Institution of...

Chancellor urged to help landlords and tenants in the Spending Review

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th June 2025, 1 year ago | 5

With Chancellor Rachel Reeves set to unveil the 2025 Spending Review today (11 June), a leading north London estate agent...

London’s PRS sees a surge in available properties

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th June 2025, 1 year ago | 0

London’s PRS is experiencing a boost in available properties, providing tenants with greater choice and potentially less competition. According to...

Labour squeezes landlords as housing market hits North-South divide

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th May 2025, 1 year ago | 1

Labour continues to squeeze landlords financially, amid signs the government could go further to increase its overall tax take from...

Majority of temporary accommodation in Wales could be cut with the right reforms says charity

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

A homeless charity claims 83% of temporary accommodation in Wales could be cut with the right policy reform. A report...

London’s prime rental market tightens as landlords leave

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th April 2025, 1 year ago | 1

The lettings sector in London’s most sought-after areas is experiencing big upheaval as landlords abandon the market in response to...

Industry body warns rental reforms could drive up rents and reduce supply

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th March 2025, 1 year ago | 4

Propertymark letting agents argue “overly restrictive regulations” will hurt supply and drive up rent prices. Propertymark members are warning members...

Labour government reject rent controls but claim Renters’ Rights Bill won’t drive landlords out

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th March 2025, 1 year ago | 9

The Labour government claim they do not support rent controls, but say the Renters’ Rights Bill will not cause landlords...

Welsh housing plans receive mixed reaction from Propertymark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th February 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Propertymark has responded to the Welsh government’s housing white paper consultation and expressed support for some measures – but warns...