Social landlords could be “set up to fail” if the government’s preferred minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for housing are introduced, a senior director has warned. The reformed Decent Homes Standard (DHS) is expected to include stricter energy performance...
Buy-to-let mortgage rates have dropped to their lowest level since September 2022, offering some relief for landlords amid a turbulent market. Data from Moneyfactscompare.co.uk shows a typical two-year fixed rate is now 4.88%, down from 5.35% last year and a far cry...
Landlords across the UK are urging the government to provide at least six months’ notice before the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Bill, warning that a lack of clarity could create uncertainty for both landlords and tenants. Housing minister Matthew Pennycook...
Former Labour MP Zarah Sultana has tabled an early day motion calling for members of parliament to be banned from renting out residential properties while in office. The motion, submitted with tenants’ union ACORN, follows the resignation of former homelessness...
The Renters’ Rights Bill, set to overhaul the private rented sector, is expected to gain Royal Assent this month – possibly as early as next week. Housing minister Matthew Pennycook has promised clear guidance and sufficient notice for tenants, landlords, and agents...
As the Renters’ Rights Bill nears Royal Assent, landlords face growing pressure to accept pets. With a UK dog population of 13 million and fewer than 1 in 10 rental homes allowing pets, demand is at an all-time high. Pet-related deposit claims rose 140% between 2023...
The government has rejected most Lords’ amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill, keeping the abolition of Section 21 evictions and new tenancy rules on track. Conservatives warn the Bill will drive landlords out of the sector, while the government promises a smooth...
A coalition of 48 organisations, including AdvoCATS, Landlord Action, and Propertymark, has urged the government to reconsider a new amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill that removes the requirement for landlords to allow pet damage insurance. The Housing Secretary...
While attention is focused on the Renters’ Rights Bill, Parliament is also turning its focus to housing quality this week. The Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee begins evidence sessions on Tuesday for its new inquiry into housing conditions...
Up to 93,000 buy-to-let landlords are expected to leave the rental market in 2025, according to Black & White Bridging’s latest broker insights report. The research suggests as many as 150,000 landlords have exited over the past two years. The forecast equates to...
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