Tag: PRS

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...

Letting agent pens open letter to Michael Gove

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd March 2023, 3 years ago | 9

An estate and letting agent in Leeds has written an open letter to Michael Gove urging the Government to address...

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...

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...

Housing Minister moves on after 104 days in the job

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th February 2023, 3 years ago | 6

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s cabinet reshuffle this week has seen the housing minister Lucy Frazer being promoted to culture secretary...

Landlords call for PRS tax review to solve rental crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th February 2023, 3 years ago | 1

In a bid to show how serious the current rental housing crisis is, landlords are calling on the government to...

England’s PRS rockets in value to hit £1.5trn

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd February 2023, 3 years ago | 0

The private rental sector (PRS) in England has rocketed in value by 30% since 2019 to be worth £1.5trn, research...

PRS is vital for the economy – report

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st January 2023, 3 years ago | 5

The private rented sector (PRS) plays a crucial social and economic role in the country, a report reveals. According to...