PRS Archives - Property118

House model with falling price arrow, keys and a question mark illustrating uncertainty in London's property market.

Is everything Property118 predicted about the Renters’ Rights Act now happening?

Author: Readers Question

31st July 2026, 1 day ago | 3

Hi, rents in Dalston in London have gone through the roof, according to my agent. The market is flooded, flat...

Knight in crusader armour holding a sword, symbolising landlords battling rising PRS pressures and regulation.

As private landlords disappear, who will replace us?

Author: Landlord Crusader

17th July 2026, 2 weeks ago | 13

Two stories this week caught my landlord eye, and they deserve to sit side by side for a closer analysis,...

Landlord deciding between selling a rental property or exiting the private rented sector with tenants in place.

Everyone’s talking about landlords leaving – but the real story is in who’s buying

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

9th July 2026, 3 weeks ago | 0

There is a lot of conflicting noise around the private rented sector at the moment. Some say landlords leaving is...

Prospective tenants viewing a rental property as Section 21 abolition reshapes landlord decisions

Landlords tighten tenant selection after scrapping Section 21 – COHO

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th June 2026, 2 months ago | 2

A management platform has warned that the abolition of Section 21 has made landlords more selective in choosing tenants, following...

Crumbling rental property struck by EPC rating target graphic, symbolising pressure on landlords and the PRS

Why EPC policy will damage the housing sector?

Author: Readers Question

15th June 2026, 2 months ago | 12

As landlords sell, we are now seeing a smaller pool of rental properties, putting pressure on supply and increasing rents....

Record-breaking landlord rental income highlighted by longer tenancies and satisfied renters in the UK PRS

Landlord rent incomes hit record

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th June 2026, 2 months ago | 5

Landlords are seeing higher annual rent income as longer tenancies and happy renters continue to underpin the private rented sector....

Wealthy investor lounging on piles of cash above two rental homes, symbolising profit-driven landlords replacing smaller ones

Small landlords will be forced out of PRS and replaced by money-motivated landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th January 2026, 7 months ago | 15

Small landlords who care about their tenants will sell up in 2026 and be replaced by “money-motivated landlords” due to...

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, 7 months ago | 0

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

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, 9 months ago | 2

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

When will politicians ever listen to landlords?

Author: Landlord Crusader

24th October 2025, 9 months ago | 22

Watching Matthew Pennycook’s ‘performance’ in Parliament in nodding through the Renters’ Rights Bill, I was struck by two things: landlords...

Right to Rent fines rocket as government clamps down

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd October 2025, 9 months ago | 8

Right to Rent fines have soared, with landlords and letting agents facing a big rise in enforcement since late 2024....

Wooden houses and letter tiles spelling “RENT” on a black background, symbolising the UK rental housing market.

PRS supply surges but affordability gap widens

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st October 2025, 9 months ago | 0

Private rented sector (PRS) listings have climbed across every UK region for the first time in years, according to TwentyEA’s....

Businessman facing a ghost labeled “TAX,” symbolizing fear of new landlord taxes

Leading economist warns against short-term PRS tax raids ahead of Budget

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th October 2025, 10 months ago | 2

Speculation about new tax grabs on the private rented sector (PRS) could inflict long-term harm on the economy, a leading...

Abolish landlords? Bring it on!

Author: Landlord Crusader

9th October 2025, 10 months ago | 13

Last weekend, Green Party members voted like lemmings to ‘seek the effective abolition of private landlordism’ at their conference in...

Suburban UK housing with red warning symbol highlighting rental crisis

Housing Minister denies Renters’ Rights Bill will harm supply

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st October 2025, 10 months ago | 29

Despite Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook claiming the Renters’ Rights Bill is “fit for purpose”, a report by an influential committee...

Person sealing a moving box with tape, symbolizing tenants moving out early.

Landlords hit by surge in short-stay renters

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th September 2025, 11 months ago | 14

Landlords are grappling with a growing problem as more renters walk away from fixed-term agreements well before their tenancies are...

Cartoon sloth wearing glasses reviewing rising rent chart

Rent growth slows as the PRS cools – Zoopla

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th September 2025, 11 months ago | 0

The UK’s private rented sector is cooling down with average rents climbing 2.4% compared to last year, Zoopla reveals. Its...

NRLA chief executive addressing MPs on enforcement of the Renters’ Rights Bill

NRLA urges government support to help the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd August 2025, 11 months ago | 5

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) is calling on the government to use the Autumn Budget to support long-term investment...

Housing shortage in Scotland would be far worse without PRS – claims estate agent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th August 2025, 12 months ago | 0

The Scottish government must recognise the vital role the private rented sector (PRS) plays in the housing market, says leading...

Landlord advocating for stricter letting agent regulation after dispute

Landlord launches petition for letting agent reform after year-long battle

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th August 2025, 12 months ago | 3

Fed-up landlord Wilson Chowdhry has launched a petition on the UK Parliament website, urging the government to introduce stricter regulations...

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