Over a million PRS homes in England currently fail Decent Homes Standard
Original Article Summary
Research has found an estimated 21% of private rental homes currently fall below the Decent Homes Standard
PropMatch Curated Analysis
Over 1 million privately rented homes in England (21% of PRS stock) currently fail the Decent Homes Standard, requiring significant upgrades by 2035-2037 when new regulations take effect under the Renters' Rights Bill.
Investor Relevance
Critical for landlords to assess portfolio compliance and plan capital expenditure or exit strategies, as non-compliant properties will become illegal to rent, potentially forcing widespread upgrades or asset disposals.
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