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Spending Review boosts social housing but landlords left out

The government announces the biggest boost to investment in social housing in 50 years but critics warn more needs to be done to support the private rented sector.
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, announced in the spending review a £39bn funding boost f…

BTL lenders cut rates and expand landlord access

Several leading buy to let lenders have announced updates to their mortgage offerings, aiming to enhance affordability and accessibility for landlords, including international investors.
Landbay has trimmed rates by up to 0.15% across its non-portfolio…

One in 10 PRS homes have hazards that present a ‘risk of death’

Alarming new findings from Inventory Base reveal a potential ‘risk of death’ in one in 10 PRS homes in England.
It found that 10.7% of homes contain severe safety risks classified as Category 1 hazards for tenants.
These dangers

Charity demands stronger protections for renters with pets in Scotland

A charity is urging the public to write to Scottish MSPs demanding more stronger protections for tenants with pets.
Dogs Trust has welcomed the news of the Scottish Housing Bill passing stage two of scrutiny by a cross-party committee of MSPs.

Soaring house prices lock most people out of childhood hometowns

A 74% surge in UK house prices over the past two decades, from £113,900 to £268,200, has made returning to childhood hometowns a distant dream for many Brits, research reveals.
According to Zoopla, despite 52% of people expressing a desire to relocate …

How to add the monetary judgement of the S21 possession order?

Hello, one of the challenges landlords face is that credit references do not automatically capture the non-payment of rental arrears / costs following the S21 process. This invariably means that the credit referencing process is flawed and if anything …

Rent rises drop to a four-low as PRS cools – Zoopla

The surge in UK rent prices has lost momentum, with annual growth dropping to 2.8% in April, the slowest pace since July 2021, Zoopla reveals.
Its latest rental market report highlights a sharp decline from the 6.4% rise recorded a year ago

Over-40s redefine HMO market

A new trend is reshaping the HMO landscape as 11.5% of housemates are now aged 40 or older, according to research.
The findings from COHO, a HMO management platform, show that far from being just for students or young professionals

Chancellor urged to help landlords and tenants in the Spending Review

With Chancellor Rachel Reeves set to unveil the 2025 Spending Review today (11 June), a leading north London estate agent has urged the government to tackle the escalating housing crisis gripping the nation.
Jeremy Leaf, a former residential chairman …

One in three Brits wants to be a BTL landlord

A third of UK adults are keen on becoming buy to let landlords, defying perceptions of a waning market, research reveals.
The findings from Market Financial Solutions of 2,000 adults found strong enthusiasm for property investment.

London council offers lifetime tenancies for social housing tenants

A London council will ensure all of its social housing tenants receive lifetime tenancies in an initiative which replaces fixed-term agreements with secure, indefinite tenancies following introductory periods.
The council aims to foster enduring commu…

Tenants will pay more for greener homes

A new wave of eco-conscious tenants is transforming the UK’s PRS, with 92% of landlords noting a willingness among renters to pay a premium for environmentally friendly homes, research reveals.
According to Handelsbanken’s Property Investor…

ResiSure and Awaab’s Law: Why a New Era of Property Compliance Starts Here

In October 2025, a new chapter in UK property legislation begins. Awaab’s Law, a component of The Renters Rights Bill, will come into force, requiring social housing landlords to investigate damp and mould complaints within 14 days, provide written out…

Landlords urged to act early for the Renters’ Rights Bill

The abolition of fixed-term tenancy agreements and replacing them with open-ended, periodic arrangements will redefine the dynamics between landlords and tenants, one PRS expert says.
The change is part of the Renters’ Rights Bill which will allo…

Licensing scheme gives council power to crack down on landlords

A London council claims it will fine landlords more than £30,000 and allow tenants to reclaim up to 12 months’ rent if landlords fail to obtain the correct property licences.
Wandsworth Council has announced a new selective licensing scheme and an addi…