The private rented sector in the UK believes that the Chancellor Philip Hammond failed to address the concerns of landlords in his Budget and the lack of positive change could drive more to sell up. Those working in the sector have pointed out that many buy to let landlords have sold up due to a restrictive tax regime introduced in the last couple of years, including the extra ...

A report from ARLA reveals the number of tenants successfully negotiating rent reductions increased by 85% in October.  The number of landlords putting rents up dropped to the lowest level in seven months. David Cox, Chief Executive of ARLA, says “Last month’s findings indicate that power in the rental market could be shifting towards tenants, with a record number ...

The Government has announced that landlords in properties with an energy performance rating of F or G will be expected to pay up to £3,500 from next year, in order to improve the energy efficiency rating of their property. Since April 2018, landlords who own some of the coldest privately rented homes have been required to improve these properties with energy efficiency ...