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Pepper Money trims Buy to Let rates and expands HMO criteria to EPC D–E, boosting affordability and strengthening options for landlords and brokers.

Landlord News

07/01/2026

Pepper Money cuts BTL rates and widens HMO criteria

Pepper Money has upgraded its buy-to-let product range with rate cuts of up to 25bps and newly expanded HMO eligibility, giving landlords improved access to…

UK rent growth rose 2% in December as prices cooled month-to-month. Landlords now face tightening supply, rising demand and major rule changes in 2026.

Landlord News

07/01/2026

Market rent growth edges up 2% as landlords brace for 2026 shift

December’s rental data shows UK rent growth rising 2% year-on-year, according to the latest Goodlord Rental Index, but softer demand and seasonal slowdown pushed monthly…

UK property auctions look set to thrive in 2026, offering landlords speed, certainty and competitive pricing as regulation shifts and private treaty sales slow.

Landlord News

06/01/2026

Landlords drive surge in property auction activity ahead of 2026 reforms

Auction houses closed 2025 on a high, with Propertymark experts reporting strong results despite regulatory uncertainty and cooling sentiment in the wider market. For landlords…

A new Lendlord survey shows 66% of UK landlords still planning growth activity post-Budget, with acquisitions, refinancing and refurbishments leading investment strategies.

Landlord News

06/01/2026

Landlord sentiment steady as 66% plan growth despite Budget pressures

Two-thirds of UK landlords are planning portfolio growth in 2026, according to Lendlord’s latest sentiment survey, despite a more challenging post-Budget climate. While higher taxes…

UK house prices cooled to 0.6% annual growth in December, Nationwide reports. Landlords face a mixed outlook as regional trends diverge and affordability improves.

Landlord News

05/01/2026

UK house price growth slows to 0.6 percent at end of 2025, says Nationwide

UK house prices slowed sharply at the end of 2025, with annual growth easing to 0.6% in December, down from 1.8% a month earlier, according…

UK landlords may see mortgage relief ahead as analysts predict the base rate could fall to 2.75% by 2026, reshaping buy-to-let costs and housing market demand.

Landlord News

05/01/2026

2026 base rate forecast signals major shift for buy-to-let returns

The Bank of England may reduce the base rate to 2.75% by late 2026, according to Lombard Odier, offering potential relief for landlords grappling with…

The team at Landlord Knowledge would like to send our warmest wishes to all our readers this festive season.

Landlord News

24/12/2025

Landlord Knowledge wishes you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year

The team at Landlord Knowledge would like to send our warmest wishes to all our readers this festive season. As we approach the end of…

UK house prices are forecast to rise in 2026 as affordability resets and buyers return. Landlords may benefit from renewed demand, regional growth and stronger sales volumes.

Landlord News

23/12/2025

House prices: 2026 outlook points to steady growth and stronger buyer demand

Pent-up demand and improving affordability are expected to drive a strong start to the 2026 housing market, according to Zoopla’s latest analysis – a shift…

UK landlords seek clearer Renters’ Rights Act guidance as new rules on rental discrimination raise concerns about referencing, affordability checks and property suitability.

Landlord News

23/12/2025

Renters’ Rights Act: Landlords call for clearer guidance to avoid discrimination risks

Landlord groups are urging ministers to tighten and clarify new guidance under the Renters’ Rights Act, warning that vague rules on rental discrimination could leave…