Two thirds of landlords plan to raise rents to cope with recent tax increases on the PRS according to a major new survey by the Residential Landlords Association (RLA).  The survey also found that the same proportion are not planning on expanding their portfolio. Nearly a third of landlords are considering leaving the market altogether. This is despite predictions that one ...

The Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) have submitted a strong response to the Treasury in advance of the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement.  ARLA pulls no punches and have made their views known on major issues which have impacted on the lettings market and could risk permanently damaging the private rented sector. ARLA states that current Government policy does ...

A minimum room size of 6.5 square metres (70 square feet) for a rented room in an HMO has been proposed by the Government.  This will only relate to properties in England and is an attempt to stop tenants being crammed into overcrowded properties. Although The Housing Act 1985 does specify minimum floor areas, a recent tribunal case rules that the standards could be a ...