The Landlord Knowledge editorial team covers UK buy-to-let and property investment news, policy, regulation, and finance. Our reporting focuses on the issues that matter most to private landlords and property investors across the UK.
Headed by Leon Hopkins, author of The Landlord's Handbook.
The UK housing market cooled again in August, with fresh RICS data showing fewer buyers and falling prices across most regions. For landlords, the standout…
Only 12 per cent of homes on the market across Great Britain are priced below £150,000, according to new analysis from Zoopla. But for landlords…
Specialist lender Aldermore has announced fresh rate cuts across its residential and buy-to-let ranges, offering new options for landlords and portfolio investors. The changes, effective…
MPs have rejected most House of Lords amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill, clearing the way for the legislation to reach Royal Assent. During a…
Steve Reed has been appointed as the new Housing Secretary following Angela Rayner’s resignation, just as the controversial Renters’ Rights Bill returns to Parliament. The…
Property income declared by unincorporated landlords has climbed to a record £55.5 billion in 2023–24, according to new HMRC figures. While headline numbers suggest healthy…
Angela Rayner has resigned as Deputy Prime Minister, Housing Secretary, and Deputy Leader of the Labour Party after being found to have underpaid Stamp Duty…
UK house prices rose for the third consecutive month in August, with Halifax reporting a 0.3% increase that pushed the average home to £299,331. Prices…
Nearly twice as many asylum seekers are now being housed in taxpayer-funded rented homes than in hotels, fuelling a national debate about housing priorities. For…
Angela Rayner, the Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary, has admitted underpaying Stamp Duty on an £800,000 seaside flat in Hove, East Sussex. The error…
The UK’s rental squeeze is now hitting suburban towns harder than cities, with new data from SpareRoom showing up to nine tenants chasing every available…
Shawbrook has unveiled a major shake-up of its buy-to-let mortgage range, slashing rates by up to 0.40% and introducing more flexible fee and term options….
The Renters’ Rights Bill is expected to bring one of the most significant changes to landlord legislation in over a decade. At its centre is…
UK house prices dipped slightly in August, with the Nationwide index showing a 0.1% monthly fall and annual growth easing to 2.1%. The average property…
Landlords could soon face a new average tax bill of £885 per property if Labour presses ahead with plans to apply National Insurance contributions to…
