Tag: Renters’ Rights Act

Property sector reacts to the Renters’ Rights Act start date

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th November 2025, 9 months ago | 2

There has been a strong reaction to the government announcement that England’s rental market will see the Renters’ Rights Act...

Landlords selling up as tenant demand hits new high

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th November 2025, 9 months ago | 33

Tenant demand continues to climb, but landlords continue to sell amid fears over new legislation. According to Propertymark’s Housing Insight...

Councils cash in on selective licensing schemes – special report

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th November 2025, 9 months ago | 14

Despite councils charging landlords hundreds of pounds for selective licensing schemes, the government claims councils should not profit from licensing....

Rents forecast to rise 12% as PRS steadies

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th November 2025, 9 months ago | 2

Private rents in the UK are set to climb by 12% over the next five years as the rental market...

Renters’ Rights Act could backfire on tenants warns think-tank

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th November 2025, 9 months ago | 13

“The Renters’ Rights Act is not a victory for tenants but economic vandalism that will hurt the very people it’s...

Landlords urged to move beyond personal opinions on pets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th November 2025, 9 months ago | 13

A lawyer has warned landlords and letting agents to focus on asking the right questions about pets rather than relying...

Landlords could pay hundreds of pounds in registration fees under Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th November 2025, 9 months ago | 9

Landlords face a triple whammy of fees to register their properties under the Renters’ Rights Act. As reported by The...

NRLA pushes back on poor housing conditions in PRS and calls for clarity on Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th November 2025, 9 months ago | 5

Generation Rent claims renters are forced to live in damp and mouldy homes, but a landlord organisation hit back at...

Government releases Renters’ Rights Act guide

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th November 2025, 10 months ago | 24

The government has released the official Renters’ Rights Act guide. The government say the Act will benefit landlords and tenants...

Labour’s Renters’ Rights Act and tax warning will crush landlords

Author: Landlord Crusader

7th November 2025, 10 months ago | 9

Sadly, I didn’t make it to the end of Rachel Reeves’ televised sermon on Tuesday because I was on the verge...

Housing Minister admits government has not assessed impact of 12-month re-letting ban

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th November 2025, 10 months ago | 29

The Housing Minister has admitted the government has not carried out an assessment of the impact of banning landlords from...

Renters’ Rights Act – 2 bedroom student units?

Author: Readers Question

6th November 2025, 10 months ago | 10

I have been thinking about ways around the two-bedroom student house problem. My first thought is it’s hardly rocket science....

More than half of renters are ‘flathugging’ and avoiding landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th November 2025, 10 months ago | 4

More than half of tenants are choosing to stay put, clinging to their current homes despite wanting to move, research...

Renters’ Rights Act will push up rents as regulation tightens

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th November 2025, 10 months ago | 17

The Renters’ Rights Act will drive up rents as landlords respond to what they see as tougher rules and mounting...

Landlords urged to check compliance after Rachel Reeves licensing scandal

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th November 2025, 10 months ago | 6

As controversy continues to engulf the government over property law breaches, lettings expert Leaders is reminding landlords to stay on...

Landlord profits hit six-year high but confidence slips

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd November 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Landlords across the UK are reporting their best profits and yields in years, even as confidence in the market continues...

Law Society urges government to invest in court system ahead of Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st October 2025, 10 months ago | 1

The government must invest further in the courts to handle the number of cases under the Renters’ Rights Act, claims...

Rents surge across Britain since last Halloween

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th October 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Rents continue to rise as landlord uncertainty over the Renters’ Rights Act sees rental supply shrink, according to new analysis....

Renters’ Rights Act aims to support landlords dealing with anti-social behaviour

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th October 2025, 10 months ago | 9

A Labour minister has claimed the Renters’ Rights Act will help tackle anti-social behaviour. Sarah Jones MP, Minister of State...

Councils to gain power for surprise inspections without notice at the end of this year

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th October 2025, 10 months ago | 13

From December, councils will have the power to enter private rented properties without needing a warrant in certain circumstances. Under...