Government confirms Housing Ombudsman as Private Rental Sector Ombudsman
Government confirms Housing Ombudsman as Private Rental Sector Ombudsman The government has announced that the Housing Ombudsman Service will serve as the mandatory Private Rental Sector Ombudsman, with regulations and operational details still being developed
Ending fixed rate tenancies seen as most damaging reform for landlords
Ending fixed rate tenancies seen as most damaging reform for landlords A recent survey reveals that the abolition of fixed rate tenancies under the Renters Rights Act has been the most challenging change for landlords,
Tenants increasingly use AI tools to challenge landlords and agents
Tenants increasingly use AI tools to challenge landlords and agents A recent survey reveals that tenants are leveraging artificial intelligence alongside the Renters Rights Act to assert their tenancy rights, creating new challenges for landlords
Government announces further 2% tax rise on rental income
Government announces further 2% tax rise on rental income The Chancellor’s Budget introduces an additional 2% income tax on property rental income from next spring, compounding a previous 2% increase announced last year. This move
Renters Rights Act causing significant challenges for letting agents
Renters Rights Act causing significant challenges for letting agents A major survey reveals the Renters Rights Act is impacting letting agents and landlords, contributing to reduced rental property availability and increased landlord exits from the
Landlords continue to exit market due to Renters Rights Act impact
Landlords continue to exit market due to Renters Rights Act impact A recent study highlights landlords are still leaving the private rental sector, citing the Renters Rights Act’s ban on taking more than one month’s
Massive £240,000 fine highlights fire safety risks for landlords
Massive £240,000 fine highlights fire safety risks for landlords A Birmingham company was fined £240,000 for failing to install critical fire detection systems on three tower blocks, underscoring the increasing enforcement of fire safety obligations
OBR warns landlord tax rises will push rents higher from 2027
OBR warns landlord tax rises will push rents higher from 2027 The Office for Budget Responsibility has forecast that the Chancellor’s planned 2% increase in property income tax for landlords, effective April 2027, will reduce
Tenants increasingly use Renters Rights Act to assert tenancy security
Tenants increasingly use Renters Rights Act to assert tenancy security A recent survey by PropTech platform Goodlord reveals that tenants are actively leveraging the Renters Rights Act (RRA) to enhance their security and assert their
Rents set to rise following Chancellor Healey’s Budget tax hike
Rents set to rise following Chancellor Healey’s Budget tax hike The Chancellor’s announcement of a further 2% increase in property income tax rates from April 2027 is expected to push rents higher and reduce rental
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