Private Rented Sector Archives - Page 16 of 34

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...

Houses of Parliament in London viewed from across the River Thames

Renters’ Rights Bill risks excluding vulnerable tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th January 2025, 2 years ago | 9

Landlords, letting agents and build-to-rent providers have warned that the government’s Renters’ Rights Bill could make it harder for vulnerable...

Concerned landlord reacts to Welsh tenant compensation proposal with cash and Welsh flag shown

NRLA criticises Welsh government’s “absurd” tenant compensation proposal

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th January 2025, 2 years ago | 4

The NRLA has slammed the Welsh Government’s “absurd plans” to pay compensation to tenants. A recommendation from the Senedd’s Housing...

MPs debate Renters’ Rights Bill amendments during report stage vote.

Landlord organisation raises alarm over Renters’ Rights Bill amendments

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th January 2025, 2 years ago | 63

With the Renters’ Rights Bill returning to Parliament this week, a landlord organisation is warning of unintended consequences the Bill...

Renters’ Rights Bill comes back to Parliament – start the clock!

Author: Landlord Crusader

10th January 2025, 2 years ago | 12

Like the proverbial bad penny, the unwelcome return of the Renters’ Rights Bill to Parliament next week is not to...

Homeless person in doorway with eviction notice and Angela Rayner addressing Section 21 evictions

Angela Rayner slams Section 21 evictions as cause of homelessness

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th January 2025, 2 years ago | 59

Angela Rayner claims the Labour government want to work with landlords, but blames Section 21 evictions for having a significant...

Model house with rent sign symbolizing private rented sector support

Industry body calls for investment over legislation to support PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th January 2025, 2 years ago | 6

More investment not legislation is needed for the private rented sector, says Propertymark. The industry body says the private rented...

2025: A perfect storm for landlords AND tenants?

Author: Landlord Crusader

3rd January 2025, 2 years ago | 20

Oh, dear. It’s 2025 and the private rented sector is set for one of its biggest upheavals in years –...

Neil Cobbold discusses councils’ failure to enforce EPC regulations in the private rental sector.

Councils fail to enforce EPC rules

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th December 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Councils in England are neglecting to enforce energy performance certificate (EPC) regulations in the private rented sector (PRS) which is...

Rental agreement with house keys and calendar representing tenancy terms

Tenants and landlords push for longer tenancies amid plans to abolish fixed-term tenancies

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th December 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Tenants and landlords want longer tenancies despite the Labour government planning to abolish fixed-term tenancies. According to a survey Leaders...

Prime Minister criticised by NRLA over landlord blame in housing crisis debate

NRLA slams Prime Minister for criticising landlords amid housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th December 2024, 2 years ago | 20

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has hit back at the Prime Minister for blaming landlords for rising rents. The...

Man in Santa hat shocked by empty wallet in front of Christmas tree

Tenants tighten their belts this Christmas amid rising costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th December 2024, 2 years ago | 1

More than 73% of tenants claim to feel more financial strain during Christmas, as they struggle with the cost-of-living crisis....

Shocked landlord holding fine notice with "FAILED" stamp and house crossed out.

Landlords could pay tenants up to two years’ rent for failing Decent Homes Standard as PBSA is exempt

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd December 2024, 2 years ago | 25

In an unfair loophole, purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) providers will be exempt from the Decent Homes Standard, whilst landlords will...

Landlords’ Rights Bill: Let’s tell the government what we want

Author: Landlord Crusader

20th December 2024, 2 years ago | 14

Since this is the time for reflection on what has happened this year and thinking about New Year resolutions, I...

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London council cracks down on unsafe HMOs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th December 2024, 2 years ago | 2

A London council has launched a rigorous inspection programme to crack down on unlawful and unsafe Houses of Multiple Occupation...

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