The UK private rental sector could lose more than 100,000 homes over the next 12 months according to the latest research. RLA’s research group PEARL surveyed 2,600 landlords. In its analysis, it attributed the potential fall in the supply of rental homes to landlords leaving the sector due to tax and regulatory changes. Whilst tenant needs show no sign of slowing down ...

As part of a number of safety measures to be brought in by the Government, landlords will have to have electrical installations in their rental homes checked every five years.  A start date for the checks to be introduced has yet to be announced. This follows recommendations made by Dame Judith Hackitt in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.  The Secretary of State for ...

A survey of 1,000 tenants by Vaboo found that 86% of renters are concerned by the rising cost of living.  They were particularly keen to save money on household bills and groceries, but less keen to compromise on holidays and health and fitness.  Three quarters of UK renters would be prepared to pay higher rent if it meant they had access to national and local discounts that ...