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Tank labelled “THINK” firing at “RENT CONTROLS” text to illustrate the debate over housing policy

Think tank urges government to introduce rent controls

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th May 2026, 2 days ago | 7

A left-wing think tank has called on the government to introduce rent controls to tackle “unaffordable housing costs”. The Institute...

Tenant walking up steps labelled “Renters Rights Act” beside a rent controls sign at sunset

Renters’ Rights Act is a step forward but rent controls are needed claims Guardian

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th May 2026, 6 days ago | 3

An editorial opinion piece in the Guardian claims the Renters’ Rights Act is a “welcome step forward for the private...

Rent freeze concept illustrated by house encased in ice with “rent freeze” text and rental sign in background

Generation Rent welcomes reports government is considering rent freeze

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th April 2026, 2 weeks ago | 6

Generation Rent claims renters could save hundreds of pounds a year under the government’s proposed rent freeze. Media reports from...

Rachel Reeves freezes rents concept with energy effect near a UK “To Let” property sign

Rachel Reeves eyes landlords as soft target with plans to introduce rent controls

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th April 2026, 2 weeks ago | 40

The Guardian is reporting that the Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering imposing a year-long rent freeze on landlords as a...

Northern Ireland politicians in boxing gloves debate rent controls in a staged ring face-off

Northern Ireland politicians clash over rent controls

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th April 2026, 2 weeks ago | 1

Rent controls are not the solution to rising rents in Northern Ireland, claims the Communities Minister. In a heated debate...

Welsh Green Party proposes rent controls and financial penalties for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th April 2026, 4 weeks ago | 0

The Welsh Green Party has pledged to introduce rent controls and abolish no-fault evictions ahead of the upcoming elections. Launching...

Scottish Parliament building with a crossed-out PRS symbol highlighting calls to reduce private renting

Tenant group calls for abolition of Scotland’s PRS ahead of elections

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th April 2026, 1 month ago | 1

With the Scottish elections taking place next month, a tenant group is calling on the next government to reduce the...

Woman holding a model house and signalling stop beside a “No Rent Controls” sign near the UK Parliament

Government maintains opposition to rent controls despite pressure from MPs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th March 2026, 2 months ago | 8

The Labour government has ruled out introducing rent controls, claiming “it will push landlords out of the market”. Despite some...

The head of the Scottish Association of Landlords commenting on the Scottish Budget and its impact on the private rented sector

Scottish parties must support private rented sector

Author: John Blackwood

2nd March 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Party conference season is in full swing. At the time of writing, the Scottish Tories and Liberal Democrats have both...

Councillor overlooking Worcester rooftops as rent control debate dominates city housing discussion.

Green councillor calls for local rent control powers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd March 2026, 2 months ago | 6

A councillor has claimed rent controls must be introduced to stop renters from “being plunged into economic hardship.” Green councillor...

Graphic on Scottish rent controls being scrapped above homes in Scotland

Scottish Conservatives pledge to scrap rent controls

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th February 2026, 3 months ago | 0

The Scottish Conservatives have pledged to reverse rent controls and build 80,000 affordable homes to tackle Scotland’s housing emergency. The...

Campaign-style image of four suited figures wearing mayoral sashes holding “Rent Controls” signs

Green Party leader calls for rent controls because ‘landlords are better off than renters’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd February 2026, 3 months ago | 30

The Green Party leader has claimed “landlords can charge whatever they want” as he calls for rent controls to be...

Aerial view of a new housing estate with a construction worker in a hard hat, representing plans for rent-controlled homes in London.

Sadiq Khan’s rent-controlled homes plan under fire from critics

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th January 2026, 4 months ago | 0

The Mayor of London has unveiled plans to build 6,000 rent-controlled homes for key workers by 2030. Sadiq Khan claims...

Silhouetted landlord walking through glass doors marked with exit and rejected symbols, suggesting leaving the rental market

Housing Minister dismisses fears that regulation will force small landlords out

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th January 2026, 4 months ago | 53

Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has rejected claims that more regulation will drive small landlords out of the market. During a...

Rent increases illustrated by rising arrow over house icon against Scottish flag

Landlord exodus and rent controls drive rising rents across Scotland

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st December 2025, 5 months ago | 1

Rents continue to rise in Scotland as the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) warned this was inevitable due to landlords...

Wooden house model labelled “Housing Bill” leaning on rocks, representing Scotland’s new housing legislation.

Scottish Housing Bill gains Royal Assent but critics warn of damage to PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th November 2025, 6 months ago | 1

The Scottish Conservatives have labelled the Scottish Housing Bill a “disaster for the private rented sector” as it gains Royal...

Government rejects rent control proposal as minister warns of negative impact on renters and landlords.

Housing Minister rules out rent controls despite pressure from Sadiq Khan

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd October 2025, 7 months ago | 1

Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook says introducing rent controls will make life more difficult for renters and landlords. In response to...

Abolish landlords? Bring it on!

Author: Landlord Crusader

9th October 2025, 7 months ago | 13

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

Scottish Parliament building with "PASSED" stamp marking approval of Housing Bill

Scottish Housing Bill passes final stage but critics warn it will create a hostile environment for investors

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd October 2025, 7 months ago | 3

The Scottish Housing Bill has passed stage three and is expected to gain Royal Assent within weeks. The news has...

Sadiq Khan with superhero imagery highlighting rent control debate

Sadiq Khan pushes for rent controls under new devolution powers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th September 2025, 8 months ago | 15

London Mayor Sadiq Khan claims ‘the power to cap rents’ is top of his list in new powers under the...

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