Private Rented Sector Archives - Page 5 of 29

Group discussion during a confidential landlord support session.

Council offers support surgeries to help landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th September 2025, 8 months ago | 5

A council wants to be seen “as a supportive partner, not an enforcement body” to landlords as it launches drop-in...

Landlord facing looming Renters Rights Bill deadline with clock symbolizing urgency

Landlords unprepared for Renters’ Rights Bill ahead of it becoming law

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th September 2025, 8 months ago | 3

Only one in six landlords are fully prepared for the Renters’ Rights Bill which returns to Parliament today (8 September),...

Houses of Parliament with “Final Stages” banner highlighting Renters’ Rights Bill progress

Renters’ Rights Bill enters final stages next week

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th September 2025, 8 months ago | 0

The Renters’ Rights Bill is approaching its final stages in Parliament and will resume its passage on Monday (8 September)....

Target with arrows symbolising Scotland’s energy-efficiency goals and EPC rating challenges

Energy-efficiency rules threaten to damage the PRS in Scotland

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th September 2025, 8 months ago | 1

Politicians and industry bodies warn proposed energy-efficiency rules for Scotland will damage the private rented sector (PRS) and hurt tenants....

Suburban UK housing with red warning symbol highlighting rental crisis

Rental crisis hits towns harder than cities

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th September 2025, 8 months ago | 0

The UK’s private rented sector is under unprecedented strain, with suburban towns bearing the brunt of a growing shortage of...

Young woman worried about housing costs with coins and model house on table

Landlords face an NI bill of up to £885 per property

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd September 2025, 8 months ago | 42

Labour’s plan to impose National Insurance (NI) contributions on rental income could see UK landlords paying £885 per property each...

Four men in suits walk toward a Scottish town under a flag, symbolizing landlords leaving Scotland.

Scottish landlords leaving the market due to anti-landlord rhetoric

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd September 2025, 8 months ago | 0

Anti-landlord rhetoric from politicians is to blame for the landlord exodus in Scotland, claims the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL)....

Landbay's sales and distribution director, Rob Stanton wearing a light blue suit and white shirt

Buy to let landlords set to grow portfolios – Landbay

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th August 2025, 8 months ago | 3

More than half of the UK’s buy to let landlords are planning to acquire new properties within the next year,...

Businessman trapped between giant hands labelled Selective Licensing with contract icon.

Council pushes ahead with selective licensing despite landlord concerns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th August 2025, 8 months ago | 1

Despite concerns from landlords and tenants over the cost of selective licensing and its impact on rents, the council has...

Symbol of landlord fines with figure in handcuffs chained to a house

Fines against landlords soar as Salford Mayor praises crackdown

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st August 2025, 8 months ago | 3

The Mayor of Salford has praised tough housing enforcement after rogue landlords were handed £2.2 million in fines. According to...

Binder labeled “Licenses” exchanged during Hackney Council landlord licensing discussion

Proposed licensing schemes raise costs and duplication fears

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th August 2025, 8 months ago | 0

A London council has come under fire for consulting on two new five-year licensing schemes for the private rented sector,...

Students studying in a bright shared accommodation room in London

London’s student housing boom could ease pressure on the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th August 2025, 8 months ago | 0

Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) could be the solution to help London meet housing targets, claims a planning and development consultancy....

Cardboard house labeled “Rent” with rising arrow symbolizing increasing rental prices.

Renters’ Rights Bill could undermine confidence among landlords warns HomeLet

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th August 2025, 9 months ago | 2

The Renters’ Rights Bill could have a detrimental effect on the PRS as landlords leave the market and rents continue...

Prince William supports affordable housing initiative to tackle youth homelessness.

Prince William unveils plan for affordable housing to end youth homelessness

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th August 2025, 9 months ago | 3

A new project in partnership with Prince William to provide affordable homes for young people aims to “act as a...

Piggy bank protected under glass dome symbolising tenant deposit security and slow market growth

PRS sees slowest tenant deposit growth in eight years

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th August 2025, 9 months ago | 2

The number of rental deposits protected in government-authorised schemes across England and Wales climbed by only 82,000 over the past...

Electrical socket fire with checklist symbolising landlord safety compliance

Industry body offers guidance to help landlords meet electrical safety rules

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st August 2025, 9 months ago | 1

An industry body has launched new support for landlords carrying out electrical safety checks. The Electrical Safety Roundtable (ESR) has...

Houses with sticky notes labeled "Location" and a spinning wheel symbolizing postcode lottery in housing.

Renters face a ‘postcode lottery’ in housing standards enforcement – Claim

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st July 2025, 9 months ago | 0

Renters across England are grappling with a postcode lottery when asking councils to deal with substandard housing, research reveals. The...

Cow holding cash symbolising councils profiting from selective licensing schemes

Letting agent slams selective licensing as ‘cash cow’ for councils

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th July 2025, 9 months ago | 3

A letting agent in North Yorkshire has criticised local authorities over selective licensing schemes, describing them as a “cash cow”...

Couple looking at a newly built home at sunset, symbolising growth in build-to-rent housing.

Build-to-rent booms as renters prioritise value and amenities

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th July 2025, 9 months ago | 3

A growing number of renters are turning to build-to-rent (BTR) properties, attracted by stable costs and lifestyle benefits, a study...

Big council turns to HMO landlords to help house their homeless

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd July 2025, 9 months ago | 16

Liverpool City Council is to overhaul its approach to tackling homelessness by collaborating with private landlords to secure hundreds of...

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