A group of MPs has formally called on Housing Secretary Angela Rayner to revisit the government’s stance against rent controls in England. This pressure follows fresh modelling from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and the Autonomy Institute, which explores three potential rent con
The latest data reveals a sharp rise in local authorities rejecting planning applications for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). According to Property Industry Eye, refusals have doubled recently, reflecting a growing regulatory clampdown across many UK councils. For property
The Institute for Fiscal Studies has highlighted a clear trade-off in the ongoing debate over rent controls in the UK. Their research shows that while private renters spent an average of 28% of their incomes on housing costs in 2024–25, introducing caps on rents is likely to redu
Burnley Council’s move to extend Article 4 Directions across six additional wards means landlords will face stricter planning permission requirements for small HMO conversions. This change removes permitted development rights that previously allowed some Houses in Multiple Occupa
Scotland’s social housing sector has contracted noticeably, pushing more households into the private rented market. Data from DJ Alexander, Scotland’s largest estate agency, highlights a steady decline in social housing availability over recent years. This shift is not sudden but
Recent data from LonRes, analysed by Property118, reveals that rent tribunals in the UK are significantly curbing landlord rent hikes. Out of 108 tribunal cases where both the landlord’s proposed rent and the final agreed rent were published, 73% resulted in a lower rent than ini
Recent data from Property Industry Eye reveals that buy-to-let (BTL) landlords in England continue to see significant regional disparities in rental yields. The highest returns are concentrated outside London, with northern cities and some Midlands locations outperforming the cap
Recent data from Property Industry Eye reveals that buy-to-let landlords continue to see a wide disparity in rental yields across England. Northern cities like Liverpool and Manchester remain attractive for investors chasing higher returns, with gross yields often exceeding 6%. T
Landlords planning to sell properties this autumn need to be clear on when the twelve-month re-let ban clock starts. Recent clarification confirms the ban begins the day the landlord serves the notice, not when the tenant actually vacates. This distinction matters because many la
The government’s twelve-month re-let ban following possession notice under Grounds 1 or 1A begins on the date the landlord serves the notice, not when the tenant actually vacates. This distinction is critical for landlords eyeing a sale or re-letting this autumn. Many have mistak
The recent surge in tenant demand has given landlords the confidence to increase asking rents, according to Chestertons’ July lettings data. The introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act appears to have shifted the rental market dynamics, with landlords testing the limits of what t
Recent analysis reveals that flats with short leases are selling for up to £50,000 less than comparable properties with longer terms. This sharp discount reflects the growing challenge for owners who either face costly lease extensions or accept a significant price reduction. Lea
