Tax warning as landlords sales hitting homeless figures
New Government data continues to show that landlords selling up is the biggest single reason for tenants losing their homes and needing council support.
The figures come amidst ongoing speculation about potential tax hikes on the private rented sector in next month’s Budget, which we believe will exacerbate the rental supply crisis.
According to the data, between April and June 2025, 6,700 households in the private rented sector in England qualified for help from their council to prevent homelessness after their landlord decided to sell the property.
This figure is three times higher than the next most common reason for the end of the tenancy.
Ahead of the Budget, we have warned of the potential impact of tax changes which could discourage the investment in homes to rent that tenants so desperately need.
Ben Beadle, NRLA chief executive said: “Every landlord who decides to sell a property leaves renters facing uncertainty about where they will next call home.
“Renters needs responsible landlords to stay in the market for the long term, providing the decent quality homes that the vast majority already do.
"The Chancellor must recognise this basic fact and avoid tax hikes which would serve only to exacerbate the housing crisis for millions of renters across the country.”
More information
- To read more about the potential tax changes rumoured to be under consideration by the Government you can read a blog by our chief policy officer Chris Norris here.
