The Scottish government has introduced a new law that temporarily halts debt recovery actions against certain tenants with certified mental illnesses. Under the Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Act
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Activists Accuse Landlords of Exploiting Guarantors
A coalition of activist groups has formally written to Housing Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, arguing that the current guarantor rules are unfair and put tenants
UK House Asking Prices Rise by £3,876 in March
The average asking price for a property in the UK has risen to £371,870 in March, reflecting a busy period in the housing market. This surge comes as
Tribunal Saves Landlord £29K in Rent Repayment Case
A recent First-tier Tribunal ruling has favoured a private landlord after tenants attempted to file an unsuccessful Rent Repayment Order (RRO) claim. The decision confirms that the landlord
Green Politician: Landlords Ready to ‘Go Rogue’
A Green Party politician has accused landlords of “counting the days” until they can operate without restrictions. Maggie Chapman, a Green Party member of the Scottish Parliament, claims
Dog Charity Pushes for Pet-Friendly Rentals
Nearly 19,000 people have joined the Dogs Trust charity in calling for expanded pet-friendly rental policies to include social housing tenants. Last September, the government introduced the Renters
Generation Rent Says Reform Bill Fails Some Tenants
The campaign group Generation Rent has voiced strong criticism of the Renters Reform Bill, arguing that it neglects the needs of student tenants. Tilly Smith, a spokesperson for
HMRC’s 20% Tax Hike for Holiday Let Landlords
Owners of furnished holiday lets (FHL) in the UK should prepare for a significant tax increase of approximately 20% starting next month, according to a warning from an
Labour Cracks Down on Rogue Landlords
Haringey Council in London has announced the introduction of stricter measures aimed at holding rogue landlords accountable. The council claims that these new steps will ensure landlords who
Rental Energy Petition Sees Little Support
A petition on the House of Commons website is calling for equal treatment across all property tenures regarding energy efficiency regulations. The petition argues that private rental properties