Tag: Private Rented Sector

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...

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...

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...

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th December 2025, 5 months ago | 13

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

Renters report positive experiences with their landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th December 2025, 5 months ago | 1

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

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th December 2025, 5 months ago | 14

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

Government confirms no new tenant protections before Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th December 2025, 5 months ago | 4

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

Government legislation driving larger landlords to sell properties

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th December 2025, 5 months ago | 2

A new government survey reveals that larger landlords are planning to sell due to the impact of legislation, as small-scale...

Landlords must stay signed up to Ombudsman as scheme set to become mandatory

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th December 2025, 5 months ago | 23

The government has confirmed landlords will need to stay signed up to the Private Rented Sector Ombudsman, even after they’ve...

Scottish landlords urge Scottish government not to follow England’s tax hikes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd December 2025, 5 months ago | 0

The Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) is warning the Scottish government not to impose a tax hike on landlords in...

Landlords face crackdown under Renters’ Rights Act as councils gain powers to issue hefty fines

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st December 2025, 5 months ago | 6

The government has warned landlords they could face fines of up to £40,000 under the Renters’ Rights Act. The government...

NRLA urges Chancellor to support landlords in upcoming Budget

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th November 2025, 5 months ago | 4

Ahead of the Autumn Budget, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) is calling on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to support the...

Councils cash in on selective licensing schemes – special report

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th November 2025, 6 months ago | 14

Despite councils charging landlords hundreds of pounds for selective licensing schemes, the government claims councils should not profit from licensing....

London council steps up landlord inspections

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th November 2025, 6 months ago | 1

Wandsworth Council has intensified its efforts to check its licensed landlords and find unsafe homes. Landlords in the borough must...

Rents forecast to rise 12% as PRS steadies

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th November 2025, 6 months ago | 2

Private rents in the UK are set to climb by 12% over the next five years as the rental market...

Wales and the North East hit hardest as rental affordability gap widens

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th November 2025, 6 months ago | 0

Wales and the North East are bearing the brunt of the UK’s widening rental affordability divide, new figures reveal. ARLA...

Scottish Housing Bill gains Royal Assent but critics warn of damage to PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th November 2025, 6 months ago | 1

The Scottish Conservatives have labelled the Scottish Housing Bill a “disaster for the private rented sector” as it gains Royal...

Renters’ Rights Act could backfire on tenants warns think-tank

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th November 2025, 6 months ago | 13

“The Renters’ Rights Act is not a victory for tenants but economic vandalism that will hurt the very people it’s...

NRLA pushes back on poor housing conditions in PRS and calls for clarity on Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th November 2025, 6 months ago | 5

Generation Rent claims renters are forced to live in damp and mouldy homes, but a landlord organisation hit back at...

Labour’s Renters’ Rights Act and tax warning will crush landlords

Author: Landlord Crusader

7th November 2025, 6 months ago | 9

Sadly, I didn’t make it to the end of Rachel Reeves’ televised sermon on Tuesday because I was on the verge...