The head of the Russell Group has warned that government plans to impose a levy on overseas students will undermine universities’ ability to support growth, skills and social mobility. The proposal, first announced in May’s Immigration White Paper,...

A new, senior role is being advertised within the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), a move that holds significant implications for the private rented sector (PRS). The Grade 7 position in the department's Strategy...

New research suggests that when it comes to tenant satisfaction, self-managed landlords are outperforming letting agents. Analysis of thousands of tenant reviews submitted to the Marks Out Of Tenancy platform reveals that direct-to-landlord...

Recent research suggests that landlord repossessions are on the rise across England and Wales, with an average increase of 6.8%. This trend is not uniform, with some local authorities seeing a dramatic climb of up to 2,540%. Experts attribute this...

Despite new regulations on the horizon, the UK rental market is showing significant strength, with average rental yields reaching a 10-year peak of 6.5% in the second quarter of 2025. This promising data comes from the latest Landlord Trends report...

The government's plans for a new Decent Homes Standard have been met with a strong call for simplicity from the industry accreditation scheme, Safeagent. In its recent response to the government's consultation, Safeagent urged officials to avoid...

The UK government is “absolutely committed” to delivering 1.5 million new homes in England by 2029, Housing Secretary Steve Reed has told the BBC. The target, originally part of Labour’s pre-election manifesto, is central to the government’s...

Landlords could soon be housing a wave of new cats and dogs, with up to one million private rented households expected to welcome pets if the Renters’ Rights Bill becomes law. An analysis by comparison site Go.Compare suggests there is significant...

Two of the UK’s largest purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) operators have reported strong lettings for the upcoming academic year, buoyed by rising domestic acceptances and continued international demand. Unite Students said that as of 7...

Steve Reed, the new housing secretary, has promised to leave no stone unturned in his quest to get the sector to “build, baby, build”. Alongside housing minister Matthew Pennycook, Mr Reed has reiterated the government’s commitment to working in...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...