Tag: Private Rented Sector

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 –...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Council launches selective licensing consultation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th December 2024, 2 years ago | 4

A council has launched a selective licensing consultation to clamp down on poor landlords and tackle damp and mould. North...

Shelter and Generation Rent: It’s time to own what you’ve done

Author: Landlord Crusader

13th December 2024, 2 years ago | 31

As Shelter bemoans the rising tide of homelessness with fears that thousands could be evicted from their homes in time...

Rent and mortgage spending reaches record highs amid energy-efficiency push

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Rent and mortgage spending reached a 14-month high as more homeowners focus on improving energy efficiency in their homes for...

Rent controls fuel Scotland’s housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th December 2024, 2 years ago | 1

The latest official private sector rent statistics have revealed that rent controls introduced in Scotland in 2022 have not eased...

Landlords urged to foster tenant relationships to attract and retain renters

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th December 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Even though 74% of tenants are keen to own their own home, a new report highlights what landlords can do...

Scottish Budget boosts housing investment but hikes tax on landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

In a blow to Scotland’s landlords, the Scottish Budget has raised the Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) from 6% to 8%....

Government admits Renters’ Rights Bill could drive rent increases

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd December 2024, 2 years ago | 21

The government finally admits the Renters’ Rights Bill could force landlords to raise rents to cover costs of additional regulation....