Private rented sector26 Sep 2025'We could not be more happy with affordable home'The house is one of 13 new homes with social rent in Chirbury, all part of a £3m development.26 Sep 202527 Aug 2025Tougher rules on the way for private landlordsThe selective licensing scheme is set to be introduced in a part of East Marsh, Grimsby.27 Aug 202518 Aug 2025Tighter rental rules 'huge imposition on tenants'A council considers a licensing scheme which would see properties inspected four times a year.18 Aug 202528 Jul 2025Ealing tenants experience steepest rise in rentLondoners spent the highest proportion of their income on rent of any UK region, new data suggests.28 Jul 202521 Jul 2025Fears as rent rises and 'not a shoebox' to live inA tenant says he was left in shock after being told his rent would go up by £225 a month or 40%.21 Jul 202528 May 2025Council plans new licensing scheme for rented homesCouncillors are set to vote on the proposal, which covers 5,000 properties, on 3 June. 28 May 20253 May 2025Unlawful renting of short-term lets on the riseGovernment called to take action as over half of London's short-term lets are rented out unlawfully.3 May 202513 Mar 2025Property maintenance biggest concern for rentersA report finds 54% of private renters have accused their landlord of failing to take action.13 Mar 20255 Mar 2025Plans to tackle low quality private rentalsCold homes, overcrowding and poor maintenance put the health of tenants at risk, the council says.5 Mar 2025...
