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Landlord Sell-Offs Emerge as Leading Driver of Homelessness 24 October 2025

New government figures confirm that landlords selling their properties continues to be the single biggest reason tenants lose their homes and require council assistance. The data, covering April to June 2025, shows that 6,700 households in England"s private rented sector sought help from their local council to prevent homelessness after their landlord decided to sell.... Read More

Critics Warn Reeves` Landlord National Insurance Proposal Could Backfire 17 October 2025

An influential think tank has warned Chancellor Rachel Reeves to avoid taking the "simple" route of raising taxes such as National Insurance on landlord or investment income, and instead focus on long-overdue reform of the council tax system. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) cautioned that "increasing taxes on returns to capital – such as rental income, dividend income, interest income, self-employment profits or capital gains – without broader reform would do more economic damage than is necessary.... Read More

Conservatives to Maintain Stamp Duty for Additional Properties 10 October 2025

The Conservative Party has confirmed that stamp duty will continue to apply to buy-to-let and additional property purchases, even as it pledges to abolish the tax on primary residences. Party leader Kemi Badenoch described stamp duty as "a bad tax" during her speech closing the party"s annual conference in Manchester.... Read More

Legal Disputes on Pets Expected to Rise with Implementation of Renters Rights Act 03 October 2025

Lawyers are warning that a lack of clarity around pet ownership in the forthcoming Renters Reform Bill could lead to a surge in disputes between tenants and landlords. One of the final unresolved aspects of the legislation is the "Pets in Lets" provision, which would grant tenants the right to request a pet.... Read More

Tenants Advised to Verify Landlord`s Deposit Protection Compliance 26 September 2025

A new report from tenant review platform Marks Out of Tenancy has revealed what it calls "worrying trends in deposit protection compliance across the UK rental sector." Drawing on 2,299 verified tenant reviews submitted between 2019 and 2024, the research highlights declining compliance, inconsistent landlord and agent behaviour, and limited tenant awareness of their legal rights.... Read More

Official - Renters Rights Bill Will Not Become Law Before Labour Conference 19 September 2025

The Renters Rights Bill is set to return to the House of Lords on October 14th for its final stages before receiving Royal Assent. While many had expected the Bill to become law before Labour"s annual conference later this month, that timeline shifted following the resignation of former Housing Secretary Angela Rayner.... Read More

Proposed Renters` Rights Amendments Rejected Amid Misuse Fears 12 September 2025

The Government has rejected the majority of House of Lords amendments to the Renters" Rights Bill, warning that several proposals could leave the system open to exploitation by landlords. Peers had suggested a number of changes, including allowing landlords to request an additional deposit from tenants with pets and enabling landlords to repossess properties in order to house a carer for themselves or a family member.... Read More

Rental Market Set to Ease After Summer Peak 05 September 2025

The rental market remained buoyant throughout August, according to Goodlord"s latest Rental Index. While the average cost of rent across England dipped slightly month-on-month, prices remain 2.9% higher year-on-year. At £1,480 per property, the average monthly rent is now the second-highest level recorded since the Index began in 2019.... Read More

Government Proposes National Insurance Changes Affecting Landlords 29 August 2025

Landlords could potentially soon face yet another financial blow from the government: the possibility of paying National Insurance (NI) on profits from rental income. According to a recent report by The Times, a government leak suggests that such a move could generate £2 billion for the Treasury.... Read More

Landlords Call for Clear Rollout Strategy on Renters` Rights Bill 22 August 2025

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has called on the Government to set out a credible and detailed implementation plan for the Renters" Rights Bill, warning that uncertainty risks destabilising an already fragile rental market. The Bill, which represents the most significant overhaul of the private rented sector in nearly four decades, is widely expected to become law within weeks.... Read More

NRLA Urges MPs: Protect Student Housing to Safeguard Education 15 August 2025

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has joined forces with key housing bodies to warn MPs that they face a critical, last-chance opportunity to protect the student housing market—and with it, the future of higher education in the UK.... Read More

More Councils Target HMOs as Crackdown Expands 08 August 2025

Hillingdon Council is weighing the introduction of tighter licensing regulations for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), which could soon include smaller shared homes. This move comes amid a significant rise in private renting across the borough over the past decade.... Read More