7th February 2025 Concerns raised over new Clause 13 in Renters’ Rights Bill Clause 13 prohibits tenants from paying rent in advance
6th February 2025 Rental sector crisis deepens as rents soar and landlords quit A major new survey conducted by Total Property has revealed a detailed and multi-faceted picture of the growing challenges facing the UK’s private rented sector.
6th February 2025 Two-thirds of landlords plan to exit rental sector or reduce... Only 4.5% of landlords plan to expand their property portfolios in 2025, according to data released by SpareRoom.
5th February 2025 Watkin Jones completes landmark build-to-rent development in... The new development comprises 551 apartments, including 47 affordable homes in the heart of the city.
4th February 2025 One in five landlords plan to reduce their portfolio in 2025 The looming Renters’ Rights Bill has been found to be the main driver for landlords downsizing their investments this year.
4th February 2025 Where were the top landlord investment hotspots of 2024? Postcodes serving students and large employment markets topped Paragon Bank's list of locations that attracted the most buy-to-let investment in 2024.
4th February 2025 Paymentshield updates tenants’ contents insurance to include pet... The general insurance provider says that it is staying ahead of the proposed changes outlined in the forthcoming Renters’ Rights Bill.
3rd February 2025 Over 40% of landlords remain in the dark about minimum EPC... An EPC rating of C is soon to become the minimum standard allowed by law for private rented properties.
3rd February 2025 Build-to-Rent planning consents surge by 35% in 12 months The total number of completed build-to-rent homes now stands at over 123,000
3rd February 2025 Why the Lords must use tomorrow's second reading of the Renters'... Tomorrow (Tuesday the 4th of February) the long-awaited Bill gets its second reading in the House of Lords.