Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Section 21 set to be scrapped – what landlords must know now
From as early as this autumn, UK landlords could lose their ability to evict tenants using Section 21 – the so-called ‘no-fault’ route – as…
Articles by Editorial Team
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.
Buy-to-let Property News, Finance
Portfolio landlords warned: Refinancing delay could cost over £23,000
UK portfolio landlords coming off a fixed-rate buy to let mortgage have a critical decision to make – and failing to refinance could cost them…
Buy-to-let Property News, Licensing
Manchester’s landlord fines rise sparks debate on enforcement priorities
New figures from Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) show a sharp rise in civil penalties issued to landlords – but the focus on fines has…
Buy-to-let Property News, Finance
Bank revamps buy-to-let offering with HMO-friendly lending boost
Aldermore Bank has announced a series of key upgrades to its buy-to-let mortgage proposition, rolling out today across the UK, with a clear focus on…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Tenants pay premium for green rentals, say 92% of property investors
New research shows that “more than nine in ten (92 %)” property investors believe tenants will happily pay extra for homes with greener features-a convincing…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Scottish property market value climbs 45% in a decade
Scotland’s residential property market has grown by £7 billion over the past ten years, with the total value of home sales rising from £15.7 billion…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Repairs crisis strengthens case for private landlords
A stark warning from the Housing Ombudsman has put England’s social landlords on notice: tenant complaints about living conditions jumped 474 per cent between 2019/20…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Student rentals end with fewer costly disputes than wider PRS
UK landlords letting to students are facing fewer hefty end-of-tenancy charges compared to their counterparts across the broader private rented sector (PRS), according to new…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Bank holds rates at 4.25% as landlords welcome market stability
The Bank of England has voted to maintain the base interest rate at 4.25%, delivering welcome stability to landlords, developers, and property investors across England….
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
How Tech Helps Landlords Save Time, Money, and Stress
Managing rental properties isn’t what it used to be. Gone are the days when landlords could juggle tenant issues, repairs, and compliance manually, or at…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Over 1.8 million rentals still miss EPC C target
More than 1.8 million privately rented homes in England still fall below the proposed minimum EPC rating of C, with just three years left before…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Rents still rising across UK despite cooling house price inflation
UK private rents climbed 7.0% in the year to May 2025, despite slowing house price inflation and new tax rules dampening sales. The average rent…
Buy-to-let Property News, Licensing
High HMO demand highlights housing gap despite councillor backlash
Landlords in Hull are defending the role of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) after local councillor Paul Drake-Davis branded their growth a threat to “the…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Rental premium on modern homes hits 18%
New-build homes are commanding up to 18% more in rent than older stock across England, according to a new report from tenant referencing and lettings…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
House price premiums boost landlord returns
Fresh analysis by estate agency Yopa has revealed the English postcodes commanding the steepest premiums over their county’s average house price - and surprisingly, it’s…
