Rents rose for the fourth month in a row during April, according to the latest Goodlord rental Index.

A newspaper claims that the government is to offer landlords five year ‘full rent’ deals to house migrants.

The latest government figures show that average UK monthly private rents increased by 7.7%, to £1,332, in the 12 months to March.

With the Renters’ Rights Bill entering the Committee stage in the House of Lords this month, it’s expected to become law by October or November. The Renters Rights’ Bill is currently in the Committee Stage in the House of Lords

A new funding scheme for energy-efficiency improvements has opened to landlords in England, but landlords will be forced not to raise rents during the EPC works.

Developers are facing construction delays of more than 18 months and additional costs of up to £49,000 per week due to safety regulations such as the Building Safety Act (BSA), according to new data from the Purposeful Finance Commission (PFC).

The government’s ambition to tackle the housing shortage is facing a setback, as fresh statistics highlight that it will fail to deliver the number of homes needed to meet its ambitious target in England.

Last week’s Spring Statement didn’t bring any major surprises for landlords, and for once, that’s actually good news. There were no new tax measures, no fresh compliance hurdles, and no curveballs for property investors.