Shares in buy-to-let mortgage lenders fall after report Reeves plans rent freeze
Shares in major UK buy-to-let mortgage lenders have declined following reports of a potential rent freeze proposed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. This measure aims to alleviate financial pressures on households due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The Treasury has not confirmed the proposal, while the new Renters' Rights Act is set to introduce significant changes to the rental market.
- ▪Shares in buy-to-let lenders Paragon and OSB Group fell after news of a potential rent freeze emerged.
- ▪The proposed rent freeze aims to protect households from rising living costs linked to the Iran war.
- ▪The Renters' Rights Act will come into effect soon, introducing new regulations for landlords.
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Protesters march through the streets of London as part of a National Housing Demonstration in April. Successive governments have cracked down on the buy-to-let sector since since 2015. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenProtesters march through the streets of London as part of a National Housing Demonstration in April. Successive governments have cracked down on the buy-to-let sector since since 2015. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty ImagesFinancial sectorShares in buy-to-let mortgage lenders fall after report Reeves plans rent freezeFTSE 250 firms Paragon and OSB Group, owner of Kent Reliance and Precise Mortgages, slide on London Stock Exchange Rachel Reeves considering rent freeze to limit Iran war fallout Tom KnowlesTue 28 Apr 2026 06.11 EDTLast modified on Tue 28 Apr…
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