The UK rental market continues to face a shortage of available homes, with some landlords reducing their portfolios or leaving the sector altogether. The latest market snapshot from
Landlord Exodus Expected to Continue
Rental Discrimination Targeted
Nikka Sulton
The government says the Renters’ Rights Act strengthens protections against discrimination in the private rented sector. Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook said the legislation targets both obvious and indirect
Buy-to-Let Arrears Fall as Possessions Rise
Nikka Sulton
Two sets of official figures published at the same time appear to tell conflicting stories about the private rented sector. The latest figures from UK Finance show a
Mortgage Arrears and Repossessions Fall
Nikka Sulton
The number of mortgage arrears and property repossessions in the UK fell during the second quarter of 2026, despite continued financial pressure on homeowners and landlords. Figures from
Rent Controls Threaten Landlord Numbers
Nikka Sulton
Propertymark has joined the growing debate over rent controls, warning that limiting private rents could create further problems for the UK’s already stretched rental market. The organisation, which
Renters’ Rights Act Could Backfire
Nikka Sulton
The Renters’ Rights Act may be having the opposite effect to what was intended, according to estate agency Knight Frank. The legislation, introduced in May, has added pressure
Shelter Calls Tory Rental Plan “Unworkable”
Nikka Sulton
Housing charity Shelter has criticised a Conservative Party proposal to restrict access to social housing for foreign nationals in England, describing the plan as “unworkable”. The Conservatives say
Budget Tax Fears Hit Housing Market
Nikka Sulton
Speculation over possible tax changes in October’s Budget could be adding to the uncertainty already affecting the UK housing market, according to a leading estate agent. Jeremy Leaf,
£75k Salary Needed to Rent in London
Nikka Sulton
Renting in London is becoming increasingly difficult for tenants, with new figures showing that renters now need a salary of almost £75,000 a year to afford the average
AI Fuels Rise in UK Tenancy Fraud
Nikka Sulton
Landlords and letting agents are facing a growing challenge as artificial intelligence makes it easier for fraudsters to create convincing fake payslips, employment records and identities. The warning