Scottish Renters May Get Rent-Free Period

Generation Rent is urging all Scottish political parties to support its manifesto pledge that private renters should receive the last two months’ rent free in cases of no-fault

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Rents Rise Slightly but Remain Below Peak

Rents across the UK have seen a modest increase for the first time in five months, though they remain below last October’s peak, according to the latest HomeLet

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Pressure on Starmer to Curb Rent Rises

Concerns are growing across the private rented sector (PRS) as rising costs faced by landlords are expected to push rents even higher in the coming months. Industry bodies

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Rents Stabilise as Growth Falls Below Inflation

The private rented sector (PRS) is showing clear signs of stabilisation, with recent figures indicating that rent increases have slowed over the past year. After a period of

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Renters’ Rights Act Deadline Countdown

Landlords and letting agents across the UK now have just a month to prepare for the first stage of the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA), which comes into effect

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Rents Stabilise with Sub-Inflation Growth

The private rented sector (PRS) is beginning to show signs of stability, with recent data indicating that rental growth has slowed and is now tracking below inflation in

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Pet-Friendly Rentals Decline Despite Act

The number of pet-friendly rental properties in England has dropped significantly in recent months, raising concerns about accessibility for tenants with animals just as new legislation is set

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Rayner Pushes Starmer to Challenge Landlords

Former deputy leader of the Labour Party, Angela Rayner, has urged Sir Keir Starmer to take a tougher stance against landlords and freeholders, highlighting the pressures many working

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UK Mortgage Approvals Rise Sharply

UK mortgage approvals for homebuyers climbed in February, reaching their highest level in three months, despite emerging signs that higher borrowing costs are beginning to impact overall demand.

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Tenancy Fraud Surges with Tech Use

Tenancy fraud is becoming an increasingly widespread issue across the private rental sector, placing significant financial pressure on landlords. Recent estimates suggest that landlords are losing as much

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