Rents

Landlord expenses have risen significantly faster than rental income over the past five years, according to the latest HMRC figures.

Cross-party committee of MPs has called for further measures and requirements to be imposed on the private rented sector.

Campaigners and a Labour MP argue that restrictions on private rents could reduce costs for tenants and lower government spending on housing support.

Zoopla reports the UK rental market is showing signs of becoming more balanced, with lower demand and a modest improvement in supply.

New data from two property portals (Rightmove and SpareRoom) shows that UK rental prices have once again reached record highs.

The introduction of the Renters’ Rights Bill will fundamentally alter the way landlords are able to increase rent. Informal methods – such as sending an email or text to the tenant – will no longer be valid. Instead, rent rises will be tightly regulated, requiring a formal process that places greater responsibility on landlords to […]

The latest Zoopla Rental Market report shows a sharp slowdown in average rent inflation to the slowest rate since July 2021.

Renters’ Rights Bill generates significant debate and uncertainty with experts, trade bodies and landlords all weighing in on its potential impact and on the lack of clarity from Westminster.

Rents have increased to record levels so that the average advertised monthly rent for properties outside London has climbed to £1,349.

Average rent of new lettings increases by 1.8% over 12 months whilst tenants who renewed existing contracts saw their rents rise 6%.