Tag: Private Rented Sector

MPs reject amendments to Renters’ Rights Bill ahead of Royal Assent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th September 2025, 12 months ago | 20

The government have rejected most amendments for the Renters’ Rights Bill as it nears Royal Assent. MPs debated amendments from...

Council offers support surgeries to help landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th September 2025, 12 months ago | 5

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

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th September 2025, 12 months ago | 3

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

Renters’ Rights Bill enters final stages next week

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th September 2025, 12 months ago | 0

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

Energy-efficiency rules threaten to damage the PRS in Scotland

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th September 2025, 12 months ago | 1

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

Rental crisis hits towns harder than cities

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th September 2025, 12 months ago | 0

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

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd September 2025, 1 year ago | 42

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

Scottish landlords leaving the market due to anti-landlord rhetoric

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd September 2025, 1 year ago | 0

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

Buy to let landlords set to grow portfolios – Landbay

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th August 2025, 1 year ago | 3

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

Tenant group calls for rent controls to tackle London housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th August 2025, 1 year ago | 2

The London Renters Union is calling again for rent controls after data revealed tenants are paying nearly half of their...

Council pushes ahead with selective licensing despite landlord concerns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th August 2025, 1 year ago | 1

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

Fines against landlords soar as Salford Mayor praises crackdown

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st August 2025, 1 year ago | 3

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

Proposed licensing schemes raise costs and duplication fears

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th August 2025, 1 year ago | 0

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

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th August 2025, 1 year ago | 0

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

Renters’ Rights Bill could undermine confidence among landlords warns HomeLet

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th August 2025, 1 year ago | 2

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

Prince William unveils plan for affordable housing to end youth homelessness

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th August 2025, 1 year ago | 3

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

PRS sees slowest tenant deposit growth in eight years

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th August 2025, 1 year ago | 2

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

Industry body offers guidance to help landlords meet electrical safety rules

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st August 2025, 1 year ago | 1

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

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st July 2025, 1 year ago | 0

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

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th July 2025, 1 year ago | 3

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

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th July 2025, 1 year ago | 3

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