Rental market
News covering the Private Rented Sector with relevance to letting agents and landlords and the wider residential property industry.
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Agent claims tenant campaigners intimidated him and his family
Michael Claxton, a director at Norfolk Property Lettings and Management, tells The Neg he has been "bullied" by 'activists'.
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Rental reforms will ruin student prospects, warn landlords
NRLA warns that the Government’s planned rental reforms for the PRS will damage access to higher education.
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Landlords and agents to vote on rent controls after city’s U-turn
Lawyers at Bristol City Council changed their advice after initially saying anyone with financial interest in rental property could not vote.
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Scottish Government U-turns replacing rent freeze with cap
In a major U-turn, announced by housing minister Patrick Harvie, the Scottish government is to allow rent rises after a campaign from landlord leaders.
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Foxtons accused by campaigners of hiking rents by up to 35%
The London Renters Union says its research shows Foxtons properties charge much higher rents than other agents.
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Landlords and agents given extra two years to get ready for tax changes
The Government says Making Tax Digital rules will not now apply until April 2026.
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Tenants battle for every rental in London even with Xmas approaching
Foxtons says there are 15 renters competing for each available tenancy and that rents remain very high.
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Renters picket six London letting agents, forcing some to close
London Renters Union demands a rent freeze and says estate agents including Foxtons are “gouging rents well above inflation”.
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Number of middle-age renters soars by 70% in just 10 years
Number of older tenants is on the increase, with the number of over-65s increasing by 38% over the same period.
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Tenants win back more than £10k in rent over HMO offence
The Property Trinunal ordered a letting agent to repay £10,600 in rent to four tenants over HMO licence failure.
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