Record £38.8bn Housing Benefit Bill Highlights Britain’s Growing Rental Crisis
Britain’s housing benefit bill is forecast to reach a record £38.8bn in 2026/27, according to DWP projections — the highest level in real terms since comparable records began in 1970. The figures highlight the growing pressure within the UK housing market, with rising rents, limited supply and increasing reliance on support through Housing Benefit and […]
Saying Goodbye to Section 21 – A New Era for Landlords
The Renters’ Rights Act is now upon us, and with it comes one of the most significant changes the private rented sector has seen in decades — the abolition of Section 21 notices. For many landlords, this will feel like the end of an era. Section 21 has long been the mechanism that allowed possession […]
Rent Controls Ruled Out – But Pressure Remains on the Rental Market
Recent speculation around potential rent controls has now been firmly addressed, with Steve Reed confirming that the government has no plans to introduce a rent freeze or similar measures in England. This will come as a welcome relief to many landlords who had been concerned about increased intervention in the private rented sector. The uncertainty followed comments […]
