Tag: Rental market

Rents continue rising as summer price spike looms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd June 2025, 11 months ago | 4

The cost of renting in England has climbed for the fifth month running, with the average tenancy now priced at...

Tenants prefer long-term rentals over short-term lets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th May 2025, 11 months ago | 11

There appears to be a strong preference among tenants for long-term rental agreements, casting doubt on the impact of the...

Courts face possession crisis as Renters’ Rights Bill looms – NRLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th May 2025, 11 months ago | 1

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has raised concerns about the preparedness of the courts to manage possession cases following...

Landlords are choosing to sell ahead of the Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th May 2025, 11 months ago | 3

A wave of landlords exiting the market is reshaping the UK housing landscape, according to Knight Frank’s latest forecast. It...

Britain’s most expensive rent postcode isn’t in London

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th May 2025, 11 months ago | 0

While London lays claim to the highest average rent being paid by tenants, it isn’t home to the priciest rental...

Property market grapples with falling buyer demand and tight rental supply

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th May 2025, 12 months ago | 1

The UK’s housing sector is under increasing pressure, with buyer interest waning and rental supply shrinking, according to the Royal...

Petition against ‘heavy-handed’ selective licensing schemes launched

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th May 2025, 12 months ago | 12

A Parliamentary petition to challenge selective licensing rules, claiming they are being exploited by councils for generating cash has been...

Landlords face challenges with the Decent Homes Standard

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th May 2025, 12 months ago | 9

The Decent Homes Standard, which is part of the Renters’ Rights Bill going through the House of Lords currently, may...

Tenants gear up to challenge rent rises under the Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd April 2025, 12 months ago | 11

Renters in England are preparing to assert themselves more forcefully against landlords and letting agents when their rents are increased,...

Why EPC costs and not the Renters’ Rights Bill could collapse the private rented sector

Author: Landlord Crusader

17th April 2025, 1 year ago | 6

The private rented sector (PRS) is teetering on the edge of a cliff, and the government seems determined to give...

Tenants willing to pay an HMO premium for compatible housemates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Nearly half of tenants in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are prepared to pay up to 10% extra in rent...

Housing market faces challenges with the Renters’ Rights Bill and oversupply

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The UK’s housing market is navigating turbulent waters as the Renters’ Rights Bill is already sparking unease among landlords, with...

Rental demand grows as tenants prepare for busy moving season

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th April 2025, 1 year ago | 4

Rental activity in England is experiencing a revival with a rise in tenant interest for properties in the first three...

Rent rises in Scotland after rent control measures end

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th April 2025, 1 year ago | 2

An industry body is warning over rent spikes in Scotland due to the end of rent control measures. The news...

Landlords could potentially exploit an eviction loophole in the Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd April 2025, 1 year ago | 15

A critical flaw may have been found in the Renters’ Rights Bill (RRB) which might allow landlords to circumvent the...

Rents rise for a third consecutive month

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Rents across England rose again in March, marking the third successive month of rises, Goodlord reveals. Its latest rental index...

Scottish Greens push for rent controls despite evidence they don’t work

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th March 2025, 1 year ago | 1

The Scottish Greens claim that 82% of people in Scotland support rent controls, as they try to prevent the removal...

Bridging helps to boost landlord purchases – Shawbrook

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th March 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Landlords are increasingly utilising bridging finance to invest in buy to let properties and Shawbrook says that 63% of their...

Fed up with the hassle of selling, dealing with certifications, and tenant evictions? We’ve got the perfect solution

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

21st February 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Landlords know the score – it’s tough out there. With numerous articles on Property118 about landlords rushing to sell before...

Manchester crowned top BTL investment city as London plummets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st February 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Manchester has reclaimed its position as the UK’s prime location for buy to let investments, according to Aldermore’s annual Buy...