UK Housing Policy Archives

Aerial view of housing construction site with foundations and a key labelled “rent,” representing Build-to-Rent housing development

Build-to-Rent viability warning as ARL urges government action

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th March 2026, 2 months ago | 0

The Association for Rental Living (ARL) is urging the government to take prompt action to support the UK’s Build-to-Rent (BtR)...

Illustration of eviction headlines and court statistics highlighting debate over whether evictions are truly rising

Evictions ‘surging’? The court data tells a very different story

Author: Mark Alexander

4th March 2026, 2 months ago | 3

Claims that evictions are “surging” have become a familiar feature of the housing debate. Campaign groups repeat them in press...

When will politicians ever listen to landlords?

Author: Landlord Crusader

24th October 2025, 6 months ago | 22

Watching Matthew Pennycook’s ‘performance’ in Parliament in nodding through the Renters’ Rights Bill, I was struck by two things: landlords...

Model house, ruler, and tape measure on architectural blueprints symbolizing housing and planning reforms

Amendments to Planning and Infrastructure Bill give government more powers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th October 2025, 6 months ago | 0

The Labour government has vowed to “sweep aside the blockers” as it announces amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill....

Housing Secretary Steve Reed accused of blocking development despite pro-building stance

Housing Secretary accused of hypocrisy over blocking flats in his own constituency

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th September 2025, 7 months ago | 3

Despite the Housing Secretary’s mantra of “build, baby, build,” the Telegraph reveals Steve Reed tried to block a housing development...

Labour’s proposed House Value Tax could replace Stamp Duty and Council Tax in the UK.

Stamp Duty and Council Tax To Be REMOVED For House Value Tax

Author: Simon Zutshi

9th September 2025, 8 months ago | 16

The UK property market is facing one of the biggest shocks in years. The Labour Party is considering introducing a...

Steve Reed introduced as new Housing Secretary with welcome message

Steve Reed announced as new Housing Secretary

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th September 2025, 8 months ago | 22

In the ever-revolving door of Housing Secretaries, Steve Reed has become the 12th person to take on the role since...

Angela Rayner waves goodbye in front of a note reading "time to say goodbye" after her resignation.

Angela Rayner resigns from government after stamp duty controversy

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th September 2025, 8 months ago | 6

Angela Rayner has resigned from government as Housing Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister. Her resignation comes after she admitted to...

Angela Rayner next to houses stacked up with a pile of money

Angela Rayner faces hypocrisy claims over £800,000 seaside flat purchase

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th August 2025, 8 months ago | 14

Angela Rayner, Labour’s deputy prime minister and housing secretary, has sparked controversy after purchasing a three-bedroom seaside flat in Hove...

Aerial view of suburban housing in Hillingdon, London, representing the area affected by new HMO regulations

London council plans stricter HMO regulations to ‘keep residents safe’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th July 2025, 9 months ago | 0

A London council is to investigate tougher regulations for Houses in Multiple Occupancy (HMOs) to safeguard residents and improve living...

Frustrated businessman checks watch beside court documents, symbolising legal delays

Government withholds Renters’ Rights Bill court impact study

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd July 2025, 9 months ago | 14

The government is under pressure for refusing to disclose its Justice Impact Test for the Renters’ Rights Bill after one...

Business professional in blue suit representing NRLA leadership on housing crisis.

NRLA welcomes consultation to extend the Decent Homes Standard to the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd July 2025, 10 months ago | 16

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has welcomed a government consultation that would extend the Decent Homes Standard to the...

A dog sitting at a table with a napkin on waiting for his dinner with a glass of water

Renters’ Rights Bill amendment dishes up a ‘dog’s dinner’ for landlords – NRLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th June 2025, 10 months ago | 25

Labour’s proposed amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill has stirred controversy by placing the financial burden of pet-related property damage...

House with a to rent sign chained with a padlock stating Renters Rights Bill

Renters’ Rights Bill could lock out vulnerable tenants from the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th June 2025, 10 months ago | 11

The controversial Renters’ Rights Bill may inadvertently exclude some of the rented sector’s most vulnerable tenants, one firm reveals. According...

Will Labour ever turn to PRS landlords to help them out?

Author: Landlord Crusader

13th June 2025, 10 months ago | 21

It was comforting to read the words of Nigel Terrington, the chief executive of Paragon Bank, who recently highlighted a...

A gavel with red warning circle covering and official papers in the background

Government refuses to reveal Renters’ Rights Bill court impact assessment

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th June 2025, 11 months ago | 6

The government has refused to release the Justice Impact Test for the Renters’ Rights Bill, a crucial document detailing the...

House with EPC graph on the roof, a pin in a target and 2028 text

Government’s EPC targets for landlords are ‘unrealistic’ – NRLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th June 2025, 11 months ago | 18

The government’s ambitions to boost the energy efficiency of private rented homes are ‘unrealistic’, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA)...

Council unveils plan to curb HMO growth

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th June 2025, 11 months ago | 0

A council which is grappling with the rapid rise of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) has unveiled plans to restrict...

Wooden house with green energy symbol, EPC rating chart, and policy blocks questioning energy rules.

Are decision-makers suffering from delusions of competence on EPC rules?

Author: Readers Question

10th February 2025, 1 year ago | 20

Bad Policy Example: From 2028, it is suggested that all new tenancies must have an EPC rating of ‘C’ or...

Man holding The Big Issue magazine beside businessman counting cash, symbolising tenant-landlord housing debate

Critic says tenants paying off a landlord’s mortgage ‘can’t be right’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th February 2025, 1 year ago | 101

John Bird, the founder and editor-in-chief of the Big Issue, has criticised tenant-landlord dynamics and highlights the urgent need for...

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