Chris Norris, policy director at the NRLA, supports the landlords charter in Manchester, but says it must help owners of hardest-to-maintain properties.

Many landlords faced the challenge of higher buy-to-let mortgage rates in 2023, contributing to rising rents for tenants – expected to increase again.

The trade body tells Housing Minister Patrick Harvie that rent controls in Scotland are forcing landlords to sell up and leave the market.

Research by Zero Deposit shows that PRS landlords fear the loss of 'no fault' evictions the most.

The majority of PRS landlords believe the prospects for their own rental portfolios in 2024 are good.

Tom Bill, head of UK residential research at Knight Frank, says buyers and sellers can exploit a stable market before a General Election.

Politicians in both countries missed opportunities to tackle housing problems after announcing spending plans, Propertymark says.

The NRLA says 60% of private landlords fear rising mortgage costs next year, which could force rents up even more.