Date Published 24 October 2025
New government figures confirm that landlords selling their properties continues to be the single biggest reason tenants lose their homes and require council assistance. The data, covering April to June 2025, shows that 6,700 households in England's private rented sector sought help from their local council to prevent homelessness after their landlord decided to sell. This number is three times higher than the next most common cause of tenancy endings.
Moreover, the figures come amid growing speculation that next month's Budget may include tax increases on landlords, sparking concern across the rental market that such measures could further shrink housing supply. Ahead of the 26 November Budget, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has warned that the new data underscores the risks of additional taxation that could discourage investment in much-needed long-term rental homes.
'Every landlord who decides to sell a property leaves renters facing uncertainty about where they will next call home,' said Ben Beadle, NRLA Chief Executive. 'Renters need 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.'
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