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

Why is the Labour government gambling with tenants’ homes?

31st July 2026, 15 hours ago | 6

Apparently, the Labour government can redesign the private rented sector, raise landlords’ taxes and remove a possession route used for...

Rent freeze campaign graphic showing frozen rent sign, Housing Secretary Angela Rayner and Generation Rent postcard initiative.

Generation Rent rent freeze campaign targets Angela Rayner

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th July 2026, 3 days ago | 5

Private renters are being encouraged to press new Housing Secretary Angela Rayner to bring in a rent freeze with a...

Theatre curtain opening beside a gold question mark, symbolising the announcement of Generation Rent’s new chief executive.

Revealed: New Generation Rent chief executive

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th July 2026, 4 days ago | 0

Holly Williamson has been announced as the new chief executive of Generation Rent. Ms Williamson takes over from Ben Twomey,...

Why Angela Rayner’s return should worry landlords

Author: Landlord Crusader

24th July 2026, 1 week ago | 14

The political carousel has spun once again to bring Angela Rayner back into government running England’s housing brief. That’s just...

Labour rent controls sign outside the Palace of Westminster, illustrating Greater Manchester housing policy proposals.

Rent controls and tougher landlord rules among Labour candidate’s pledges

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th July 2026, 1 week ago | 2

Labour’s mayoral candidate for Greater Manchester has pledged to introduce rent controls and strengthen the city’s Good Landlord Charter. Under...

Frozen rent concept graphic with icy lettering, frozen rent tag and UK housing background illustrating proposed rent freeze measures.

Andy Burnham reported to be considering a rent freeze

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd July 2026, 1 week ago | 14

Landlords could face a rent freeze as Andy Burnham considers urgent measures designed to give households relief from the cost-of-living...

Rent control price tag with pound symbol and London skyline illustrating rising UK rents and housing affordability.

Record rents push renters towards rent controls

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd July 2026, 1 week ago | 8

More renters support rent controls to tackle high rents as they claim renting is becoming unaffordable, according to new data....

Magnifying glass highlighting Andy Burnham’s landlord policies beside a To Let sign and housing backdrop.

Andy Burnham’s landlord policies under scrutiny

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st July 2026, 2 weeks ago | 4

Landlords face renewed questions over rent controls, licensing and property standards after Andy Burnham entered Downing Street. The government’s new...

Marionette hand controlling a rental home beside Big Ben, illustrating the UK rent control debate and housing policy.

Labour MP urges government to consider rent controls amid rising rents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd July 2026, 4 weeks ago | 17

A Labour MP is calling on the government to introduce rent controls to curb welfare spending. Margaret Mullane, MP for...

Illustration of a tidal wave labelled Renters Rights Act crashing over UK rental homes and letting boards, symbolising market disruption.

Why the Renters’ Rights Act is causing a tsunami?

Author: Readers Question

23rd June 2026, 1 month ago | 14

Landlords are the life blood and custodians of a fragile ecosystem, who left alone, largely solve and don’t create problems....

Scales balancing rent controls against rising rents in London property market scene

Charity urges balanced rent controls to tackle rising rents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th May 2026, 2 months ago | 14

A charity is calling for rent controls to be introduced in a balanced way to mitigate unwanted consequences. A report...

Fair rents concept illustrated with rising rent costs, house model and upward arrow over stacked coins

Call for ‘fair rents’ system as prices rise in a ‘national phenomenon’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th May 2026, 2 months ago | 23

Private landlords face renewed pressure over rent controls after research found private rents are rising by between 6% and 9%...

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, 3 months ago | 8

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, 3 months ago | 4

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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 months ago | 8

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

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