Private Rented Sector Archives - Page 8 of 34

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, 10 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, 10 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, 10 months ago | 17

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, 10 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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 months ago | 4

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

House model on documents with a “For Sale” sign, representing landlords planning to sell amid legislative changes

Government legislation driving larger landlords to sell properties

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th December 2025, 11 months ago | 2

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

Hands typing on a laptop with digital privacy and security graphics overlaying the screen

Government promises to address landlord privacy concerns amid PRS database rollout

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th December 2025, 11 months ago | 59

The government claim they “will try to balance landlords’ privacy concerns with private tenants’ needs to make informed decisions” for...

Digital padlock symbolising compliance and accountability in the private rented sector

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th December 2025, 11 months ago | 23

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

Man struggling under a heavy tax burden symbolised by a Scotland-themed block, illustrating concerns over a potential landlord tax hike.

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd December 2025, 11 months ago | 0

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

Concerned landlord reviewing notice about fines under the Renters’ Rights Act

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st December 2025, 11 months ago | 6

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

Rachel Reeves holding a red ministerial-style briefcase beside wooden house and heart shapes, symbolising housing policy impacts

NRLA urges Chancellor to support landlords in upcoming Budget

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th November 2025, 12 months ago | 4

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

Exchange of property licensing documents with cash and paperwork on desk

Councils cash in on selective licensing schemes – special report

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th November 2025, 12 months ago | 14

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

Council inspector completing a housing safety checklist during a rental property inspection

London council steps up landlord inspections

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th November 2025, 12 months ago | 1

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

Stacked coins forming the word RENT to illustrate rising UK rental costs

Rents forecast to rise 12% as PRS steadies

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th November 2025, 12 months ago | 2

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

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