Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Pet refusals can reach court before ombudsman launch
Landlords could face court challenges over pet refusals from 1 May, with ministers confirming tenants will be able to go straight to court until the…
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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, Market
Residential construction starts fall 30% as housing pipeline weakens
Residential construction starts fell 30 percent year-on-year in the three months to the end of March, according to the latest Glenigan Index, adding to concerns…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Government publishes Renters’ Rights Act information sheet before 1 May
The government has published its official 2026 information sheet for the Renters’ Rights Act, giving landlords a clearer view of what tenants must be told…
Buy-to-let Property News, Licensing
Tenant groups push councils to expand landlord licensing before May elections
Tenant campaign groups are urging councillors and election candidates to back wider selective licensing schemes across England, adding fresh pressure on landlords just weeks before…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
London rents fall 7.6 percent as capital’s market shifts sharply
Average rents in London fell 7.6 percent year-on-year in March, marking a dramatic reversal from February’s 3.7 percent increase and signalling a clear shift in…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Making Tax Digital goes live as HMRC modernises landlord reporting
The biggest overhaul of the UK tax system in a generation came into force yesterday, Monday 6 April 2026, requiring landlords with qualifying income to…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Landlord exodus slows but one in four still selling as RRA deadline looms
The so-called landlord exodus appears to be slowing, with the majority of property investors now in a holding pattern ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act…
Buy-to-let Property News, Finance
NRLA urges Starmer to act as mortgage costs add £1,100 to landlord bills
The National Residential Landlords Association has called on the government to take action on growing cost pressures in the rental sector, warning that landlords face…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Rental yields hit 8.1% as North East leads UK with 9.8% returns
Rental yields have climbed across the UK with six regions now offering returns above 8 percent, according to data from specialist lender Fleet Mortgages –…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Lendlord launches service to prove RRA document delivery
Property technology firm Lendlord has launched a compliance tool designed to help landlords prove they have delivered the government’s mandatory information sheet to tenants –…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Seven in ten landlords plan stricter tenant checks ahead of RRA
Seven in ten landlords are preparing to introduce stricter tenant vetting procedures as the abolition of Section 21 evictions approaches, new research reveals. A survey…
Buy-to-let Property News, Finance
Bank of England warns 5.2 million borrowers face higher mortgage costs
The Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee has warned that 5.2 million borrowers – 58 percent of UK mortgagors – could face higher mortgage repayments…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Rental inflation subdued ahead of Renters Rights Act as market holds breath
Rental inflation remained subdued across England during March, with year-on-year rent increases standing at just 2.4 percent – well below the 4.6 percent recorded at…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Exclusive: Only six councils ready as RRA enforcement deadline looms
Freedom of Information responses obtained by Landlord Knowledge reveal that just six of 20 councils surveyed confirmed they were prepared to enforce the Renters’ Rights…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Rightmove faces £1.5bn legal action from estate agents over excessive fees
Estate agents have filed a £1.5bn legal claim against Rightmove at the Competition Appeal Tribunal, alleging the property portal charged “excessive” and “unfair” subscription fees…
