Tag: Renters’ Rights Act

Government calls on landlords to upgrade homes ahead of Decent Homes Standard

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th December 2025, 8 months ago | 13

The government has urged landlords to begin upgrading their properties before the Decent Homes Standard comes into force. In its...

Government launches plan to prevent homelessness

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th December 2025, 8 months ago | 12

The government has pledged to prevent homelessness by the end of this Parliament through its new homelessness strategy. With the...

Budget tax rise fuels concern over landlord sell-off – Knight Frank

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th December 2025, 8 months ago | 3

While the government claims it wants to cool inflation, its recent Autumn Budget has opened the door to higher rents...

Maybe landlords should have all served Section 21 notices in 2022?

Author: Readers Question

12th December 2025, 8 months ago | 8

Rachel Reeves told MPs on the Treasury Select Committee that she had “narrowed the gap” between earnings from work and...

Government claims Renters’ Rights Act will ease court demand but experts warn of court chaos

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th December 2025, 8 months ago | 8

The government claim their rental reforms will “reduce demand on the courts,” but industry experts say the opposite is true....

Income tax set to rise to up to 47% in 2027: Here’s how to take action before the end of the year

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

11th December 2025, 8 months ago | 0

With Christmas just around the corner, it’s understandable that many of us are ready to close up shop and leave...

Government defends ban on rent in advance in Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th December 2025, 8 months ago | 28

The government have hit back at claims banning rent in advance will lock tenants out of the market. In the...

Renters’ Rights Act could shut students out of university education

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th December 2025, 8 months ago | 3

Industry experts have warned the Renters’ Rights Act will make it harder for students to find homes. The National Residential...

What is the purpose of prescribed information and why doesn’t the Renters’ Rights Act fix it?

Author: Readers Question

10th December 2025, 8 months ago | 11

Landlords will know that once a deposit is placed in the Deposit Protection Scheme (DPS), the landlord is under a...

Renters’ Rights Act at risk without strong council enforcement – Generation Rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th December 2025, 9 months ago | 1

A tenant organisation has warned the Renters’ Rights Act could fail if councils do not rigorously enforce the law against...

Government promises to address landlord privacy concerns amid PRS database rollout

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th December 2025, 9 months ago | 59

The government claim they “will try to balance landlords’ privacy concerns with private tenants’ needs to make informed decisions” for...

Labour’s housing policies will push more kids into poverty

Author: Mick Roberts

8th December 2025, 9 months ago | 1

Chancellor Rachel Reeves says she’s lifting half a million children out of poverty. Hang on a minute, how’s she doing...

We’ll get Your Properties Sold Fast for the maximum amount of Cash in the Bank

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

5th December 2025, 9 months ago | 0

Thousands of us are getting ready to sell as the government warns landlords they could face fines of up to...

Landlords must stay signed up to Ombudsman as scheme set to become mandatory

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th December 2025, 9 months ago | 23

The government has confirmed landlords will need to stay signed up to the Private Rented Sector Ombudsman, even after they’ve...

Tenants will pay the price for council’s entry threats warns landlord

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th December 2025, 9 months ago | 32

A landlord is warning that councils gaining more powers for implementing forced intended entry to a rented property will ultimately...

Government issues guidance on court eviction process for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd December 2025, 9 months ago | 15

The government has issued guidance for landlords on the process they will need to follow to evict tenants under the...

Why a rent increase might be held up by Renters’ Rights Act?

Author: Readers Question

2nd December 2025, 9 months ago | 13

Say your flat’s rent is due to increase on 1 January 2027, and you serve a Section 13 notice on...

Rent arrears drop but landlords tighten referencing checks

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st December 2025, 9 months ago | 0

Despite rental arrears falling, tenants may face stricter referencing checks ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act. Data by Reposit reveals...

Landlords face crackdown under Renters’ Rights Act as councils gain powers to issue hefty fines

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st December 2025, 9 months ago | 6

The government has warned landlords they could face fines of up to £40,000 under the Renters’ Rights Act. The government...

London council signs off on borough-wide landlord licensing

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th November 2025, 9 months ago | 0

Hackney Council has signed off on a borough-wide licensing overhaul that will require most private landlords to obtain a licence...