Category Archives: The UK PRS (Private Rented Sector)

All Mortgage Actions Surge in Early 2025 New data from the Ministry of Justice reveals significant increases in mortgage possession actions across the board between January and March 2025, compared to the same period in 2024: This marks a continuation of the upward trend that began in mid-2021. The figures, while still below pre-COVID peaksContinue reading “Sharp Rise in Mortgage Repossessions as Landlord Cases Shift”

Landlords across the UK are increasingly choosing to sell multiple properties together in one instruction as a property portfolio rather than spend years selling them off one at a time. Whether you’re streamlining your investments, protecting cash flow amid rising interest rates, or simply ready for retirement, Landlord Sales Agency offers a faster, simpler wayContinue reading “Sell a Property Portfolio in One Instruction to Exit the UK PRS Fast”

Private UK landlords are selling up due to a combination of factors, including increased taxes, rising interest rates, and new regulations like the Renters (Reform) Bill. These factors are making it less attractive and financially viable for landlords to remain in the sector, leading many to sell their properties.  Here’s a more detailed breakdown: Financial Disincentives: RegulatoryContinue reading “Why are so many UK landlords selling up?”

Industry experts warn that small landlords are vanishing, while big corporate and institutional landlords are buying up private rented homes—especially in London—often to lease them back to councils as expensive temporary accommodation. At the Housing 2025 conference, Southwark Council’s Hakeem Osinaike said around 40% of London’s private rental stock has disappeared. Experts blame pressures fromContinue reading “Why is the PRS is Shrinking At Record Breaking Rates?”

For years, buying a flat in London was seen as a smart move. Prices soared, and it felt like a safe way to build wealth. But times have changed. Flat prices in the capital haven’t gone up in nearly a decade — and when you factor in inflation, many have actually lost value. Meanwhile, theContinue reading “Flats Falling Out of Favour in London Housing Market”

A rumoured increase in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is the biggest fear among landlords, according to new figures published by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA). With the next Budget expected in the autumn—though no date has yet been confirmed—speculation continues that Chancellor Rachel Reeves may seek to raise additional revenue. In this context, CGTContinue reading “As reported in the press: Capital Gains Tax fears top landlords’ concerns, survey shows”

Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill, which replaces the Conservatives’ Renters (Reform) Bill, was introduced to Parliament on 11 September 2024. It completed its third reading in the House of Commons on 14 January 2025, with all proposed Government amendments accepted. Once passed, the Bill will introduce the most significant reforms to England’s private rented sector inContinue reading “What Does Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill Mean for Landlords?”