Matthew Pennycook Archives

Eviction notice document crossed out with red X symbolising end of no-fault evictions

Minister denies eviction surge ahead of Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st April 2026, 2 days ago | 5

The housing minister has claimed the government does not expect a spike in Section 21 notices ahead of the Renters’...

Shield graphic highlighting offences by criminal landlords amid tougher enforcement and low fine collection rates

Government pressed on enforcement against criminal landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th April 2026, 2 weeks ago | 0

The government have hinted at stronger enforcement against criminal landlords as research reveals councils collect just 25% of landlord fines....

Tenants with pets face rental rejection as landlord enforces no-pets policy in court setting

Tenants can challenge pet refusals in court ahead of Ombudsman

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th April 2026, 2 weeks ago | 7

The government has admitted it has not carried out an impact assessment for tenants challenging pet refusals ahead of the...

To Let signs outside suburban homes as people walk away, symbolising landlord exits from the rental market

Minister backtracks on landlord exodus claims

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th March 2026, 1 month ago | 4

The government has changed its tune regarding a landlord exodus, admitting it doesn’t know how many landlords have quit the...

Woman holding a model house and signalling stop beside a “No Rent Controls” sign near the UK Parliament

Government maintains opposition to rent controls despite pressure from MPs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th March 2026, 1 month ago | 8

The Labour government has ruled out introducing rent controls, claiming “it will push landlords out of the market”. Despite some...

Wooden figures crowded around a house with a crossed-out home sign, illustrating housing overcrowding rules

Government rules out changes to overcrowding standards

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd March 2026, 1 month ago | 0

The government has confirmed it has no plans to amend overcrowding rules under the Housing Act 1985. In a written...

Home improvement tools, paint colour samples and energy-saving bulb symbolising rental property upgrades and housing standards.

Landlords told not to wait until Decent Homes Standard to fix rental homes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th March 2026, 2 months ago | 1

The government insists private landlords must not wait until the Decent Homes Standard 2035 deadline to improve rental properties. Under...

Unfurnished social housing interior with bare concrete floors and no floor coverings

Floor coverings will not be mandatory under Decent Homes Standard

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th February 2026, 2 months ago | 0

The government has confirmed floor coverings will not be mandatory under the Decent Homes Standard due to cost pressures. Many...

Government funds Shelter to promote Renters’ Rights Act to tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th January 2026, 3 months ago | 7

The government claims it will raise awareness of the Renters’ Rights Act among tenants by increasing funding to Shelter. Housing...

Silhouetted landlord walking through glass doors marked with exit and rejected symbols, suggesting leaving the rental market

Housing Minister dismisses fears that regulation will force small landlords out

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th January 2026, 3 months ago | 53

Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has rejected claims that more regulation will drive small landlords out of the market. During a...

Council enforcement symbolised by a landlord facing regulatory oversight under new renters’ rights rules

Councils given power to penalise landlords for unenforceable tenancy clauses

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th January 2026, 3 months ago | 86

The government has confirmed councils will be able to act against unenforceable clauses in tenancy agreements under the Renters’ Rights...

Social housing application rejected, symbolised by house keys blocked by a prohibition sign

Government to tackle restrictions after affordability checks lead to social housing rejection

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd December 2025, 4 months ago | 0

The government claim they have taken action to remove barriers for those on the lowest incomes to access social housing....

Red “not accepted” symbol over a mobile screen showing a completed payment message, highlighting rejection of rental payment history as mandatory proof.

Government rules out using rental payment history as proof of affordability

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th December 2025, 5 months ago | 11

The government has confirmed rental payment history will not be used as mandatory proof of affordability for tenancy agreements. In...

Energy efficiency rating graphic and piggy bank symbolising EPC upgrade costs and rental market impact

Housing minister declines to clarify on landlords recouping EPC costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th November 2025, 5 months ago | 13

Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has refused to give a clear answer on whether landlords will be able to recoup the...

Wooden blocks with red cross and green check mark symbolizing correct and incorrect housing policy decisions

Housing Minister admits government has not assessed impact of 12-month re-letting ban

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th November 2025, 6 months ago | 29

The Housing Minister has admitted the government has not carried out an assessment of the impact of banning landlords from...

Renters’ Rights Bill receives Royal Assent but Section 21 end date still to be announced

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th October 2025, 6 months ago | 3

The Renters’ Rights Bill has received Royal Assent and will now become law. However, the government has not yet released...

Renters’ Rights Bill claims debunked by AI — will the minister now do the right thing?

Author: Readers Question

28th October 2025, 6 months ago | 2

The Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has boasted on passing the Renters’ Rights Bill: “The bill will improve the lives of...

Official stamping housing licence documents on a desk, representing landlord licensing policy.

Government rejects calls to extend council landlord licensing powers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th October 2025, 6 months ago | 4

A Labour MP has demanded the government introduce landlord licensing powers across whole cities rather than selective licensing schemes. In...

Government rejects rent control proposal as minister warns of negative impact on renters and landlords.

Housing Minister rules out rent controls despite pressure from Sadiq Khan

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...

Houses of Parliament and new update sign for renters rights bill

Renters’ Rights Bill to become law as it heads for Royal Assent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd October 2025, 6 months ago | 10

The Renters’ Rights Bill is expected to become law shortly after the Commons approves the final version of the bill....

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