Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Private rental sector shrinks £48bn as landlords exit market
The value of the UK private rental sector contracted by £48 billion last year – the largest single-year decline recorded in the past century, according…
private rental sector
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Renters’ Rights Bill moves forward as landlords seek clarity on key reforms
The Renters’ Rights Bill has completed its Committee Stage in the House of Lords and is now preparing to enter the Report Stage, marking another…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
New Decent Homes Standard leaves most landlords unaffected
A new government proposal to tighten quality rules across the private rental sector is causing concern among some landlords-but fresh analysis shows that the majority…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
NRLA pushes for key amendments to protect landlords in Renters’ Rights Bill
The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) is pushing for critical amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill to ensure landlords can regain possession of properties in…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
90% of landlords blame tax and legislation for plans to exit the market
A new report from the Deposit Protection Service (DPS) has shed light on the increasing number of landlords planning to exit the private rental sector….
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Landlords voice concerns over Renters’ Rights Bill as report stage nears
As the Renters’ Rights Bill approaches its Report Stage on 14 January 2025, property agents and landlords are raising alarms about its potential unintended consequences….
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Councils set to gain powers to reclaim empty private rental homes
New measures are being introduced to help councils tackle empty private rental sector (PRS) homes, allowing local authorities to take over unoccupied properties and bring…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Rental market poised for change as landlords adapt to 2025 challenges
The UK’s private rental sector (PRS) is heading into 2025 with signs of stabilisation and strategic opportunities for landlords, according to Allison Thompson, National Lettings…
Buy-to-let Property News
Most tenants managing rent with ease, government survey reveals
New data from the English Housing Survey shows that the majority of tenants in the UK’s private rental sector are comfortable paying rent, with over…
Buy-to-let Property News
Renters’ Rights Bill takes major step towards overhaul of private rental sector
The Renters’ Rights Bill, which was recently introduced in the House of Commons, has moved forward with its second reading, marking a significant moment in…
Buy-to-let Property News
Government moves to ban Section 21 evictions in landmark Renters’ Rights Bill
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has announced the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Bill, marking the Government’s first steps to abolish Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions….
Buy-to-let Property News
Scottish landlords exit rental market following increased taxation and regulations
A recent investigation has uncovered a significant exodus of landlords from Scotland’s private rental sector, attributed to what some describe as “attacks and excessive taxation”…
Buy-to-let Property News
Landlords’ Major Economic and Social Contribution Highlighted in New Report
A collaborative report by leading figures in the UK’s trade, lending, and advisory sectors has spotlighted the significant economic and societal impact of the private…
Buy-to-let Property News
Build to Rent Dominates London’s Rental Market with Highest Market Share
Foxtons, London’s leading estate agency, has unveiled groundbreaking insights into the Build to Rent sector, highlighting its remarkable ascent to nearly 2% of the entire…
Buy-to-let Property News
New Housing Coalition Formed to Champion Improvements in Private Rental Sector
In a significant move for the UK’s private rental sector (PRS), Propertymark is spearheading the formation of the Housing Coalition, a group uniting industry leaders…
