Private Rented Sector Archives - Page 4 of 33

Property investor reviewing UK housing portfolio and homes for sale amid changing landlord regulations

Professional landlords still eyeing portfolio growth

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th May 2026, 4 months ago | 1

Landlords with larger portfolios are still looking to buy despite the Renters’ Rights Act, higher costs and uncertainty over the...

Private rented sector enforcement officers approaching a UK council building beside rental properties

Councils urged to take proactive approach to enforcement

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th May 2026, 4 months ago | 3

The government has claimed councils “should take a proactive approach to enforcement” under the Renters’ Rights Act. In a written...

Concerned landlord holding paperwork beside a house with legal and policing imagery about rental fines

Landlords — one letter away from criminal status?

Author: Readers Question

26th May 2026, 4 months ago | 12

Never in the history of rental property has so much damage been done by so few to so many. It...

Rocket labelled “Renters Rights Bill” launching beneath a property management sign to illustrate rising landlord compliance demands.

Property managers set for Renters’ Rights Act boost

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th May 2026, 4 months ago | 1

Landlords facing heavier compliance duties under the Renters’ Rights Act are expected to drive further demand for professional property management....

Andy Burnham standing outside a run-down rental property highlighting concerns about poor housing standards.

Andy Burnham demands tougher powers against landlords providing poor housing

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd May 2026, 4 months ago | 15

Potential Labour Party leader and Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called on the government to crack down on the private...

Landlords and letting agents partnership announcement with residential property background

Landlords and letting agents unite under new industry partnership

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd May 2026, 4 months ago | 3

Two industry bodies have joined forces to offer a “more impactful voice on behalf of the private rented sector”. The...

Tenants walking past homes with Renters’ Rights Act sign and 6 in 10 awareness figure

Six in 10 tenants back Renters’ Rights Act protections

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd May 2026, 4 months ago | 2

Six in 10 tenants say they understand the Renters’ Rights Act and what it is meant to do, a sharp...

Landlord rejecting advance rent payments under new Renters’ Rights Act rules for UK tenants

Renters’ Rights Act could leave tenants with fewer options

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st May 2026, 4 months ago | 5

Landlords look set to bring in tougher tenant checks as new Renters’ Rights Act rules ban advance rent payments of...

Gauge showing rental market pressure beside a sold property sign and Renters’ Rights Act 2026 book

Landlord sell-off before Renters’ Rights Act leaves rental market under pressure

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th May 2026, 4 months ago | 3

Ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act coming into effect, landlords sold up as rental demand continued to outstrip supply, according...

Rental home EPC rating graphic urging landlords to upgrade before the 2030 deadline

Landlords told to prepare early for EPC C 2030 upgrades

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th May 2026, 4 months ago | 15

A firm has warned landlords to act now rather than later to meet the EPC C 2030 deadline. Glevum Windows...

Digital property management platform supporting Build-to-Rent and portfolio landlords

NRLA introduces new platform for portfolio and BtR landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th May 2026, 4 months ago | 0

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) is teaming up with a real estate advisors to launch NRLA Living to support...

Scales balancing rent controls against rising rents in London property market scene

Charity urges balanced rent controls to tackle rising rents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th May 2026, 4 months ago | 14

A charity is calling for rent controls to be introduced in a balanced way to mitigate unwanted consequences. A report...

Landlord selling a rental property to another investor in the UK housing market

Landlords buying from landlords hits the highest level since 2016

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th May 2026, 4 months ago | 0

Landlords are increasingly buying previously let homes from other landlords and the transactions accounted for 13.3% of all home purchases...

Giant “Renters Rights Act” block looming over Sheffield city centre skyline to illustrate rental market pressure

England’s city centres face Renters’ Rights Act pressure

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th May 2026, 4 months ago | 0

Sheffield city centre is set to face the sharpest pressure from the Renters’ Rights Act, with a new analysis putting...

Liverpool empty homes grant scheme promoting investment in renovating vacant properties for affordable housing

Council offers cash to improve homes for rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th May 2026, 4 months ago | 1

Landlords and property owners with long-term empty homes in one city could receive up to £20,000 to bring properties back...

Tenant leaving a rental property carrying boxes and a suitcase beside the word “CHOOSE”

Most private renters exit tenancies by choice NOT eviction

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th May 2026, 4 months ago | 1

The majority of renters (63%) end their tenancy by choice, rather than due to eviction, according to new figures from...

Red balloons linking landlord tax rises to higher rents for tenants

Higher landlord taxes mean higher rents – NRLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th May 2026, 4 months ago | 10

Tax rises affecting landlords which are due next year, could feed through into higher rents for tenants already under pressure....

Selective licensing scheme graphic with council building background in County Durham

Council considers extending selective licensing scheme

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th May 2026, 4 months ago | 1

A council has decided to press ahead with a public consultation on its selective licensing scheme. Durham County Council has...

Renters’ Rights Act impact on average rents in England with To Let signs and falling rent symbols

England’s rents fell before the Renters’ Rights Act took affect

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th May 2026, 4 months ago | 0

Average rents in England slipped in April with landlords preparing for the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force. The Goodlord...

Landlords review buy to let remortgage options amid rising costs and regulatory change

Four in 10 landlords plan to remortgage this year

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th May 2026, 4 months ago | 0

Landlords with mortgages could face a busy year of refinancing as thousands of them plan to review their buy to...

Hourglass and tribunal fee documents outside a court building illustrating Renters’ Rights Act reforms

Concerns raised over £500 landlord tribunal fees and court delays

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th May 2026, 4 months ago | 8

An industry body has warned that hefty tribunal fees must not detract from wider court reform as the Renters’ Rights...

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