Landlords can now volunteer to test the government’s new private rented sector database before it becomes mandatory under the Renters’ Rights Act later this year.
UK house prices rose 1% annually in January 2026 according to Nationwide, with affordability improving across most regions as mortgage rates continue to ease.
Shelter’s new chief executive Sarah Elliott has signalled willingness to work with private landlords, marking a shift from the charity’s previously hostile stance under predecessor Polly Neate.
Official HMRC data shows transaction volumes holding firm despite higher borrowing costs and post-Budget uncertainty. The figures offer investors clearer signals on timing, pricing and…
Landlords face a near-£20 billion refurbishment challenge after new analysis found more than half of private rented homes still fall below the government’s minimum EPC…
Landlords will be required to meet a modernised Decent Homes Standard by 2035 after the government confirmed the rules will apply across both private and…
Landlords and property investors are gaining fresh insight into regional market dynamics after Marple in Greater Manchester topped a new national ranking for 2026. The…
Buy-to-let investors are seeing the fastest asking price growth in traditionally lower-priced areas, according to new data from Rightmove, with parts of the North of…
Landlords facing rising costs and major regulatory change are being offered a new short-term finance option as specialist lender Somo launches its Landlord’s Breathing Space…
Landlords ended 2025 with rental yields holding firm, as sustained tenant demand and tight supply continued to underpin rental income across much of England and…
