Private Rented Sector Archives - Page 15 of 33

Home energy efficiency rating chart showing EPC scale from A to G

Landlords face a £21.6 billion bill for EPC upgrades

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th February 2025, 2 years ago | 3

Landlords in England and Wales’ private rented sector are looking at forking out £21.6 billion to meet new energy performance...

NRLA chief executive addressing MPs on enforcement of the Renters’ Rights Bill

Renters’ Rights Bill is doomed to fail without enforcement – NRLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th February 2025, 2 years ago | 14

As Peers prepare to discuss the Renters’ Rights Bill, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) says that Labour’s reforms are...

Modern apartment block with orange balconies highlighting leasehold and EPC energy rating issues

Government’s EPC drive overlooks high-rise and leasehold homes – TPI

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th February 2025, 2 years ago | 5

The government’s strategy for boosting the energy performance certificate (EPC) ratings in the private rented sector has been met with...

Rising Scottish rent prices highlighted with flags and housing market growth symbol

Scottish rents outpace inflation since rent controls

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th February 2025, 2 years ago | 2

Rent increases in Scotland have accelerated since the introduction of rent controls in September 2022, rising faster and higher than...

Wooden house model with life ring and for rent sign symbolising landlord support in rental market.

Industry body urges support for landlords rather than punishment to fix rental crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Incentivising, rather than penalising good landlords, is the key to beating supply and demand issues, says Propertymark. According to Propertymark’s...

Why Labour’s squeeze on the PRS is creating a perfect storm

Author: Landlord Crusader

7th February 2025, 2 years ago | 12

Let’s be honest, the Conservatives did landlords in the UK no favours, but Labour are delivering something that is making...

Man outside Welsh Parliament discussing housing white paper and rental sector reforms.

Welsh housing plans receive mixed reaction from Propertymark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th February 2025, 2 years ago | 0

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

UK Parliament with Renters’ Rights Bill second reading announcement

Renters’ Rights Bill passes second reading in the Lords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th February 2025, 2 years ago | 23

The Renters’ Rights Bill has passed its second reading in the House of Lords and will now go to the...

Man walking out door with Scottish flag and "lost" sign, symbolizing landlords leaving Scotland’s rental sector

More than 50,000 homes lost from Scotland’s PRS due to landlords leaving

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st January 2025, 2 years ago | 5

More than half of Scottish landlords (53%) plan to leave the sector due to rent control proposals and hostility towards...

Family in temporary shelter seeking housing support during crisis

Councils appeal to private landlords to help with housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st January 2025, 2 years ago | 31

Two councils are urging private landlords to collaborate on initiatives to help find homes for homeless people and families in...

Stressed landlord at laptop with smoke rising, symbolizing pressure from Scottish rent controls and taxes

Scottish PRS faces tax and rent control challenges

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th January 2025, 2 years ago | 0

Scottish residential lettings site, Citylets, says the nation’s private landlords are facing a range of challenges this year. It points...

Landlord walking away after selling property, symbolizing UK housing crisis.

Landlords selling up is fuelling the UK’s housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th January 2025, 2 years ago | 11

A Parliamentary report has underlined the critical connection between inadequate Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates and the mounting risk of...

Property industry leaders discuss the Renters’ Rights Bill at Goodlord-hosted event

Renters’ Rights Bill sparks industry debate

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th January 2025, 2 years ago | 14

The potential ‘unintended consequences’ on the private rented sector of the Renters’ Rights Bill was at the forefront of a...

Confident landlord holding house model, symbolizing optimism in rental market despite new legislation.

Landlord confidence rises amidst Renters’ Rights Bill concerns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th January 2025, 2 years ago | 5

There has been a rise in landlord optimism, despite the introduction of higher Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and the potential...

House with red cross symbol and Renters’ Rights Bill document, representing concerns over new tenancy clauses

Lettings body warns against Renters’ Rights Bill clauses

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th January 2025, 2 years ago | 7

Letting body safeagent is urging the government to withdraw two new clauses from the Renters’ Rights Bill, warning they could...

Smartphone showing smart home energy efficiency rating in a modern kitchen

Government to consult on EPC C rating for the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st January 2025, 2 years ago | 21

The UK government is set to finally unveil its long-awaited consultation on new energy efficiency standards for private rented properties....

Golden scales of justice balancing renters’ rights beside a glowing house model

Call for the strong enforcement of the Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th January 2025, 2 years ago | 3

One organisation says that while changes to rental law are vital, they are only the ‘first step’ in rebalancing power...

Keys being handed over in front of a house, symbolizing loss of rental homes for temporary housing.

Council loses 156 landlord properties for homeless housing

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th January 2025, 2 years ago | 33

A London council says it lost 156 private sector homes being used for temporary accommodation last year due to landlords...

Houses of Parliament with Renters’ Rights Bill 2025 graphic overlay

Renters’ Rights Bill heads to the Lords with key amendments

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th January 2025, 2 years ago | 12

The Renters’ Rights Bill has navigated the House of Commons and is now heading to the House of Lords for...

New selective licensing scheme approved for all landlords in Barking and Dagenham

Council expands selective licensing scheme under new Labour rules

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th January 2025, 2 years ago | 3

A new selective licensing scheme for ALL landlords with private rented sector properties in one London borough has been unveiled....

Keyboard key labeled research symbolizing study into rented housing and wellbeing

Research into rented housing’s impact on health and wellbeing launched

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th January 2025, 2 years ago | 1

Research by district and borough councils into how housing conditions and experiences affect the health and well-being of tenants and...

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