He wants landlords that do not meet those standards to face criminal convictions in the worst cases.

At the same time, no-fault evictions - in which a landlord can evict tenants without giving a reason - were re-instated after the coronavirus pandemic.

Mortgage lenders' trade body UK Finance said the outlook was "challenging" for the buy-to-let sector in 2025 owing to extra taxes facing landlords.

But he paid millions upfront when he took on the 75-year lease in 2003, lowering the long-term cost of payments to the landlord, the Crown Estate.

It also will resume writing new policies for condominiums, renters, landlords and other lines.