Tag: Private Rented Sector

Student housing crisis fears grow as Renters’ Rights Bill looms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd October 2024, 2 years ago | 1

A group of leading student accommodation providers is calling on the UK Government to amend the Renters’ Rights Bill to...

Chancellor urged to support landlords in Budget

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd October 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is being urged to help landlords in her Budget next week to support both landlords and homeowners....

Two more BTL lenders cut rates to support landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th October 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Two major buy to let lenders, Accord Mortgages and Landbay, have announced rate reductions on their products that will help...

Renters’ Rights Bill could worsen housing crisis – Propertymark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th October 2024, 2 years ago | 13

The unintended consequences of the Renters’ Rights Bill for the private rented sector (PRS) could make the housing crisis worse,...

Matthew Pennycook promises Renters’ Rights Bill will end rental discrimination and bidding wars

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th October 2024, 2 years ago | 28

Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook is warning that landlords will not be able to get around the Renters’ Rights Bill, and...

Renters’ Rights Bill passes second reading

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th October 2024, 2 years ago | 29

The Renters’ Rights Bill has passed its second reading in Parliament with Angela Rayner promising to reform the rental sector....

Older renters fear raising concerns with landlords – Survey

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th October 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Nearly one in five (18%) older tenants report feeling uncomfortable speaking up about issues with their rented home with the...

Angela Rayner will introduce the Renters’ Rights Bill TODAY

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th October 2024, 2 years ago | 12

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will introduce the Renters’ Rights Bill to Parliament today, which aims to end Section 21...

CIEH welcomes new report calling for stronger selective licensing

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th October 2024, 2 years ago | 1

An organisation has welcomed the Renters’ Reform Coalition report calling for more selective licensing. The Chartered Institute of Environment Health...

Renters’ Rights Bill must not disadvantage landlords – Propertymark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th October 2024, 2 years ago | 6

With the Second Reading of the Renters’ Rights Bill taking place tomorrow (Wednesday 9 October), Propertymark is calling on MPs...

EPC regulations could drive older properties out of the rental market

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd October 2024, 2 years ago | 9

One leading landlord organisation is warning that older properties without EPC exemptions could see half of the private rented sector’s...

Aspiring landlords turn to HMOs and MUBs for bigger returns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd October 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Aspiring portfolio landlords are turning to more complex rental properties, such as Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and multi-unit blocks...

Landlords face £21 billion bill to meet new EPC standards

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st October 2024, 2 years ago | 14

Landlords in the UK are facing a substantial financial burden to comply with the government’s proposed energy efficiency standards. According...

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Renters’ Rights Bill – Government reveals full details

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th September 2024, 2 years ago | 34

The UK government has revealed more details about the Renters’ Rights Bill which will see Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions being...

Landlords and agents increasingly pessimistic about the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th September 2024, 2 years ago | 3

New findings from the Goodlord and Vouch ‘State of the Lettings Industry Report 2024’ paint a grim picture for the...

Council launches service to combat damp and mould in PRS homes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th September 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Breckland Council in Norfolk has introduced a new initiative aimed at assisting renters and their landlords in addressing damp, mould...

Industry body calls for more support to tackle anti-social behaviour in PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

A leading industry body is demanding that the Scottish government offer more support to landlords dealing with anti-social behaviour. Propertymark...

Renter’s Rights Bill: A disaster for tenants?

Author: Landlord Crusader

13th September 2024, 2 years ago | 20

Have you recovered yet? As a landlord, the Renters’ Rights Bill is NOT designed to help renters – it is...

Ben Beadle claims Renters’ Rights Bill’s Section 21 Ban is “not a big change”

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th September 2024, 2 years ago | 56

Ben Beadle claims removing Section 21 will not be “a significant change for landlords.” In an interview with BBC Radio...

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Property sector reacts to Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th September 2024, 2 years ago | 8

The unveiling of the long-awaited Renters’ Rights Bill has led to a strong reaction from the property sector. The Bill...