Private Rented Sector Archives - Page 2 of 29

DIY landlord toolkit with tools and energy efficiency rating graphic highlighting EPC compliance requirements

Warm Homes Plan raises the stakes for DIY landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th January 2026, 2 months ago | 4

The government’s push to tighten EPC standards in the private rented sector is set to intensify pressure on DIY landlords,...

Landlord hands over buy-to-let property keys beside a model house during a rental transaction

Autumn Budget dents landlord confidence but buy to let activity continues

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd January 2026, 3 months ago | 0

Four in 10 landlords say they feel negative about the outlook for their buy to let businesses following the Autumn...

EPC energy efficiency rating chart showing a home targeting EPC C by 2030 against a green landscape

Government U-turn as Warm Homes Plan sets EPC C deadline for 2030

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd January 2026, 3 months ago | 34

The government has U-turned on its plans and scrapped the 2028 deadline for new tenancies to meet EPC C targets,...

Prospective tenants view a to rent sign highlighting strong demand on a residential street

Tenant demand is easing but remains historically strong

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd January 2026, 3 months ago | 0

Tenant demand across the private rented sector has eased slightly over the past year but remains strong by long-term standards....

Politicians discussing the Renters’ Rights Act outside Parliament with microphones and briefing papers

NRLA chief calls on government to avoid unhelpful rhetoric on Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st January 2026, 3 months ago | 1

The government should avoid unhelpful rhetoric when communicating with landlords about the Renters’ Rights Act, a landlord association has claimed....

Relocation concept showing a move from one location to another as renters face rising rents

Two in five renters may relocate to beat rising rents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st January 2026, 3 months ago | 0

Two in five renters who are considering a move say they could be forced to relocate to a cheaper area...

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...

Businessman with briefcase facing an exit shaped like a muscular figure, symbolising landlords leaving the rental sector

Larger landlords will manage regulatory burden as small landlords exit

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th January 2026, 3 months ago | 3

An estate agency has warned that small landlords may exit the private rented sector, as larger landlords are better able...

Toy house in sand with energy efficiency rating icon representing EPC rules for holiday lets

No final decision on EPC requirements for short-term holiday lets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st December 2025, 3 months ago | 11

The government has said no final decision has been made over whether short-term holiday lets will be included in energy...

Contractor in protective gear removing mouldy wallpaper from a damp rental property wall

Government vows to tackle damp and mould in PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st December 2025, 3 months ago | 18

The government says it is committed to making rented homes safe and free from damp and mould. In answer to...

PRS Database shield over selective licensing document highlighting landlord regulation changes

Government insists selective licensing and PRS Database serve different purposes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th December 2025, 3 months ago | 16

A peer has raised concerns over the potential overlap between selective licensing schemes and the upcoming Private Rented Sector (PRS)...

Damp and mould-stained wall in a rented home, highlighting poor housing conditions

Tenant group calls for Awaab’s Law date amid claims of poor housing conditions for renters

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th December 2025, 3 months ago | 5

A survey claims one in five renters in the private rented sector (PRS) say they are living in poor housing...

House overwhelmed by stormy waves with Renters’ Rights Act papers floating, symbolising upheaval in the private rented sector.

Renters’ Rights Act to reshape lettings market in 2026 – Leaders

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th December 2025, 4 months ago | 0

The private rented sector is heading into a turbulent 2026, with the Renters’ Rights Act set to drive sweeping operational...

Silhouetted landlords pointing away a tenant under a guidance sign, symbolising rental discrimination rules

Government must release more detailed guidance to avoid misinterpretation of rental discrimination

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd December 2025, 4 months ago | 2

An industry body is urging the government to provide clearer guidance to landlords on the checks they need to carry...

Wooden letter blocks spelling “BYE!” in front of a small model house, symbolising landlords leaving the rental market

Small landlords likely to exit as Renters’ Rights Act looms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd December 2025, 4 months ago | 2

Next year will see more small landlords leaving the private rented sector as younger landlords will shape the market, claims...

EPC certificate and energy efficiency rating chart highlighting questions around Section 21 eviction rules

Is Section 21 valid if the EPC was served late but before notice?

Author: Readers Question

19th December 2025, 4 months ago | 1

Hi, I’ve served a Section 21 notice on a tenant and I’m getting conflicting advice regarding the EPC validity and...

Home improvement tools arranged with a warning symbol to highlight upcoming property standards for landlords

Government calls on landlords to upgrade homes ahead of Decent Homes Standard

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th December 2025, 4 months ago | 13

The government has urged landlords to begin upgrading their properties before the Decent Homes Standard comes into force. In its...

Diverse group of renters holding emoji signs representing positive experiences in the rental sector

Renters report positive experiences with their landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th December 2025, 4 months ago | 1

The majority of private renters have had a positive experience in the private rented sector, according to a government survey....

Stressed renter facing rising housing and energy efficiency pressures amid EPC upgrade concerns

EPC C targets could put renters at risk without stronger protections – ACORN

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th December 2025, 4 months ago | 14

A tenant group has welcomed the proposed minimum energy efficiency standards of EPC C targets but warns renters could risk...

Wooden umbrella sheltering a model house as miniature figures stand around it, symbolising tenant protection delays

Government confirms no new tenant protections before Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th December 2025, 4 months ago | 4

The government has confirmed no further protections for tenants will come in before 1 May 2026. In answer to a...

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