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Landlord confidence rebounds as 62% report optimism
OSB Group study finds 62% of landlords now optimistic about operating in the sector, up from 47% last year, as fewer question their future.
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Government seeks landlords to pilot Renters’ Rights Act database
Landlords can now volunteer to test the government’s new private rented sector database before it becomes mandatory under the Renters’ Rights Act later this year.
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PRS database plans raise fresh concerns over landlord privacy and enforcement powers
Government plans for England’s new Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database are still missing key details, particularly the ‘required information’ landlords will have to submit before…
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Renters’ Rights Act passes into law as landlords face biggest reform in decades
The long-debated Renters’ Rights Act has officially received Royal Assent from King Charles this afternoon, ushering in one of the largest shake-ups to England’s private…
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Rent growth outpaces wages as red tape squeezes landlords
Landlords are being driven out of the private rented sector by relentless rules and taxes, leaving fewer homes and higher rents despite a modest easing…
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Landlords urged to act now as Renters’ Rights Bill nears final stage
Landlords are being warned to get ahead of sweeping legal changes coming to the private rented sector, as the Renters’ Rights Bill edges closer to…
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Rental supply dips but demand holds steady
The UK housing market showed signs of stabilisation in June 2025, but underneath the surface, warning lights are flashing for the private rented sector. According…
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Landlords push back as Labour rushes Renters’ Rights Bill through Lords
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has come under fire for “ramming through” Labour’s controversial Renters’ Rights Bill with what critics are calling “bully-boy tactics”-sparking outrage…
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Build-to-rent boom opens up new opportunities
The UK’s Build-to-Rent (BTR) sector has seen explosive growth over the past five years, with investors now pouring record levels of capital into purpose-built rental…
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Private Rented Sector set for transformation as landlords brace for change
As the UK prepares for the upcoming October Budget, expected to bring significant tax changes, the Private Rented Sector (PRS) faces new challenges. With potential…
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Propertymark urges overhaul of property licensing ahead of Renters’ Rights Bill
Propertymark has called for a significant change in the approach to property licensing, following consultations over the summer by Enfield, Reading, Gateshead, and Wandsworth councils….
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Landlord appointed to new Labour housing team
In a move aimed at reforming the private rented sector (PRS) and addressing housing needs, the newly established Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government…
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Letting agent warns scottish minister: rent controls may deter investment
David Alexander, CEO of DJ Alexander, has urged Scotland’s Housing Minister Paul McLennan to amend proposed rent control policies, warning that failing to do so…
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Confidence in housing market dips ahead of election
Confidence in the UK’s housing market is starting to wane despite improvements over the past few months, according to the latest residential market survey from…
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Renters Reform Bill Progresses with Amendments Despite Delays
The Renters (Reform) Bill has made headway in Parliament, but not without some setbacks and ongoing debate over key amendments, including the anticipated delay in…
