Tag: Private Rented Sector

UK rents fall again as market cools ahead of Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd February 2026, 4 months ago | 2

UK rents slipped for a second month in a row in January, adding to signs that rapid growth may finally...

Government funds Shelter to promote Renters’ Rights Act to tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th January 2026, 4 months ago | 7

The government claims it will raise awareness of the Renters’ Rights Act among tenants by increasing funding to Shelter. Housing...

EPC C targets should not require landlords to raise rents claims government

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th January 2026, 4 months ago | 39

The government claim landlords will not have to raise rents to meet EPC C targets by 2030, despite a government...

Warm Homes Plan raises the stakes for DIY landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th January 2026, 4 months ago | 4

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

Autumn Budget dents landlord confidence but buy to let activity continues

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd January 2026, 4 months ago | 0

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

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd January 2026, 4 months ago | 34

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

Tenant demand is easing but remains historically strong

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd January 2026, 4 months ago | 0

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

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st January 2026, 4 months ago | 1

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

Housing Minister dismisses fears that regulation will force small landlords out

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th January 2026, 5 months ago | 53

Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has rejected claims that more regulation will drive small landlords out of the market. During a...

Larger landlords will manage regulatory burden as small landlords exit

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th January 2026, 5 months ago | 3

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

Why professional landlords still see opportunity despite tougher rules – Leaders

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th January 2026, 5 months ago | 3

Despite ever-growing stories about landlords in the private rented sector quitting in the face of higher costs and growing legislation,...

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st December 2025, 5 months ago | 11

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

Government vows to tackle damp and mould in PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st December 2025, 5 months ago | 18

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

Government insists selective licensing and PRS Database serve different purposes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th December 2025, 5 months ago | 16

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

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, 5 months ago | 5

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

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th December 2025, 5 months ago | 0

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

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd December 2025, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 6 months ago | 13

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