Guaranteed rent schemes, where a third-party company leases a landlord’s property and guarantees monthly payments, are gaining attention amid uncertainty in the rental market.
The proposed Renter’s Rights Bill contains a number of measures to eliminate discrimination from the renting experience, including those targeted at parents and families.
The deal follows a recent record month of lending for HREF, with over £200m of its own funds loaned to bridging borrowers in 2024, and almost £44m in February 2025 alone.
Higher numbers of first-time landlords in northern regions are likely due to a combination of lower property prices and higher rents, according to new analysis.