Tag: PRS

Over 65s have record £2.6 trillion in housing wealth

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd May 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Research reveals that owner-occupiers who are older than 65 have £2.587 trillion of net housing wealth in homes that are...

Property Redress Scheme expels five more agents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th April 2023, 3 years ago | 0

The latest list of expelled agents has been published by the Property Redress Scheme after a lengthy disciplinary process has...

Pension changes forcing property sale?

Author: Readers Question

25th April 2023, 3 years ago | 10

Hello, I’ve been forced to work till 67 or retire with no pension, so I’ve been forced to sell my rented-out...

Is this the real reason for the housing crisis?

Author: Readers Question

25th April 2023, 3 years ago | 1

Hello, On the face of it, it’s very puzzling. Surely the government are well aware of the housing crisis? Yet,...

Landlords and letting agents are a ‘perfect match’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th April 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Landlords who are concerned over upcoming regulations should consider using letting agents, one firm says. The automated rental payment service...

RIP Scotland’s PRS?

Author: Readers Question

21st April 2023, 3 years ago | 9

Hello, As you will all know, being conscientious landlords, there is currently an evictions and rent freeze in Scotland since...

Landlords support Decent Homes Standard for the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th April 2023, 3 years ago | 7

There is strong support for the introduction of a minimum set of property standards for the private rented sector (PRS),...

‘Manifesto for change’ to boost lettings industry unveiled

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th April 2023, 3 years ago | 2

A manifesto calling on the Government to step up its support for the under-pressure lettings industry has been unveiled. It’s...

Tenants are putting ‘their lives on hold’ during rental crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th March 2023, 3 years ago | 1

With rents at record highs and an ongoing cost of living crisis, renters are starting to feel the effects and...

BUDGET DAY: What the PRS wants the Chancellor to do

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th March 2023, 3 years ago | 11

Landlords and property investors will be watching Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to see what is in store for the private rented...

Landlords reveal likes and dislikes about the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th March 2023, 3 years ago | 3

A massive 72% of landlords believe the private rented sector is fit for purpose, according to a new survey. The...

Propertymark reveals confusion over regulations

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th March 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Since the launch of the ‘biggest shake up’ in Welsh Housing law, there have been concerns from landlords around the...

PRS will drop £224bn in value if ‘accidental landlords’ leave

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th March 2023, 3 years ago | 7

If amateur or accidental landlords are eradicated from the private rented sector (PRS), there would be 383,600 fewer homes to...

Landlords are quitting the PRS because of Government ‘indifference’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd March 2023, 3 years ago | 7

A property expert has slammed the government’s ‘indifference’ for the growing crisis in the private rented sector (PRS) as landlords...

Educating tenants and property visits are key in fighting mould

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd March 2023, 3 years ago | 12

Landlords should be educating their tenants and inspecting properties regularly in a bid to combat the issues that come with...

Landlords deliver a big boost to EPC rated homes in the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st March 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Landlords in the private rented sector (PRS) have reportedly driven a 165% increase in the number of homes that have...

Think Tank claim Private rental property should be ‘acquired’ for social housing!

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th February 2023, 3 years ago | 18

Apparently, the private rented sector (PRS) needs to be repurposed to create a new generation of social homes, according to...

Prices still high but rent rises easing

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th February 2023, 3 years ago | 0

High price rises in rental sector to continue in 2023 but signs show it may soon slow down, predicts agency...

Fed-up landlords leaving the PRS push up rents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th February 2023, 3 years ago | 3

The number of available rental properties fell by 7.8% last year, compared to 2021, and by more than 25% since...

Government PRS reforms report welcomed by NRLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th February 2023, 3 years ago | 11

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has welcomed reform recommendations in a report from MPs for the private rented sector...