Shelter’s new chief executive Sarah Elliott has signalled willingness to work with private landlords, marking a shift from the charity’s previously hostile stance under predecessor Polly Neate.
Landlords will be required to meet a modernised Decent Homes Standard by 2035 after the government confirmed the rules will apply across both private and…
Private landlords will soon face new statutory deadlines to repair damp and mould after the government confirmed that Awaab’s Law will extend to the private…
Homeless charity Crisis has announced plans to become a not-for-profit landlord, purchasing one-bedroom homes in London and Newcastle from 2026. The organisation says it aims…
A leading Midlands landlord has criticised the Green Party’s radical plan to abolish private renting, describing it as “an ideal world idea” that would take…
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has dismissed concerns that the Renters’ Rights Bill will destabilise the UK rental market – but landlords say the government is…
Landlords are once again being cast as political scapegoats – this time by Housing Secretary Angela Rayner, who has sparked backlash after claiming that increasing…
Private landlords with properties in southeast London are being encouraged to lease or rent to Royal Greenwich Council, which is offering guaranteed rent, free property…
Private landlords in England are confronting a monumental bill to meet proposed government energy efficiency targets. New research from epIMS, an energy efficiency platform, estimates…
New research from Zero Deposit reveals that private landlords across the UK may need to spend a staggering £21.455bn to upgrade rental properties to meet…
The government has announced plans to introduce a new Decent Homes Standard for both the private and social rented sectors, with a formal consultation set…
Dudley Council has confirmed that it is selling off its housing stock that is too costly to repair, but with a deliberate policy to prevent…
A leading legal expert in landlord regulations has sharply criticised four social housing providers for avoiding significant financial penalties, while private landlords face hefty fines…
Recent findings from the government’s English Housing Survey for 2022/23 indicate that 82% of private renters express satisfaction with their accommodations, surpassing the 74% satisfaction…
The Government has signalled a clear intent for private landlords to sell off their properties and exit the housing market, according to insights from Jeremy…
