Data gathered by Propertymark suggests that 50% of surveyed property agents are specifically concerned about the Renters’ Rights Bill.
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Landlords selling up is fuelling the UK’s housing crisis
A Parliamentary report has underlined the critical connection between inadequate Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates and the mounting risk of evictions.
Read MoreThe era of the small landlord is over – it might change housing for the better
Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill moves a step closer to law today as it passed its third and final reading in the Commons. From here, it will go to the Lords.
Read MoreLandlords: Would you start in BTL in 2025 if given the choice?
Despite a growing landlord exodus – which the housing minister Matthew Pennycook disbelieves – would you start as a landlord in 2025? There are reasons for and against. I’d like to hear your views because I try – honestly! – to remain positive despite what is regularly being thrown our way.
Read MoreRenters Rights Bill forces more buy to lets on to the market – claim
Landwood Group says it’s seeing a rise in the number of landlords coming to auction their properties, finding it too challenging to continue operating.
Read MoreLandlords to be banned from demanding several months’ rent in advance
A new law could stop landlords from demanding several months’ rent up-front payments from new tenants.
Read MoreRenters’ Rights Bill 2024-25: Progress of the bill
Report stage and third reading of the Renters’ Rights Bill (127 of 2024–25), as amended in public bill committee, are scheduled for 14 January 2025.
Read MoreRenters’ Rights Bill update: more progress expected this month
The Renters’ Rights Bill – previously titled the Renters’ Reform Bill under the Conservative government – has been named as a priority for Labour with a new key date now revealed.
Read MoreFive key updates landlords should prepare for in 2025
The New Year is here, and it’s fair to say that 2025 is shaping up to be a hugely significant year when it comes to legislative changes affecting private landlords.
Here, we round-up what we can expect in 2025, and how the NRLA can support you through the changes.
Read MoreBuy to let lending set to soar – IMLA
The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) is forecasting a 14% surge in buy to let lending in 2025, reaching £38 billion, followed by an 11% increase to £42 billion in 2026.
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