Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Lodger room supply drops as calls grow for tax threshold boost
Rental supply from lodger landlords has fallen for the first time since the pandemic, prompting calls for the government to raise the Rent a Room…
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
BTL trackers launch as lenders cut rates ahead of spring
Landbay has launched new tracker mortgages for buy-to-let landlords as lenders continue to cut rates in anticipation of further Bank of England base rate reductions….
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Pro-landlord petition nears 10,000 signatures for government response
A petition calling for changes to the Renters’ Rights Act has surged to nearly 9,000 signatures, approaching the 10,000 threshold that will force the government…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
First-time buyers hit 20-year high as renters become homeowners
First-time buyers now account for 34.3 percent of all homes sold across Great Britain, the highest share since 2006 according to new research from Connells…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Landlords urged to serve Section 21 notices before 1 May deadline
Landlords planning to use Section 21 no-fault evictions must serve notice before 1 May 2026 or lose the option entirely, legal experts are warning as…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Private landlords face £26.5bn bill to meet new Decent Homes Standard
Private landlords will need to spend a combined £26.5 billion to bring their properties up to the new Decent Homes Standard, according to government data…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
London taskforce warns Local Housing Allowance freeze threatens landlord supply
Taskforce finds 130,000 households in temporary accommodation as LHA freeze widens gap between benefit rates and market rents.
Buy-to-let Property News, Licensing
Preston launches HMO clampdown with Article 4 Direction
Preston City Council launches consultation on Article 4 Direction that would require planning permission for all new HMO conversions from February 2027.
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Landlord confidence rebounds as 62% report optimism
OSB Group study finds 62% of landlords now optimistic about operating in the sector, up from 47% last year, as fewer question their future.
Buy-to-let Property News, Licensing
Blackpool landlords warn licensing fees could force property sales
Landlords in Blackpool are warning that selective licensing fees could push them to sell their properties, as a councillor highlights the financial pressure facing portfolio…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Landlords face £1,000 MTD fine for outdated contact details
Landlords could face a £1,000 penalty for failing to keep their digital contact details up to date under Making Tax Digital (MTD), according to concerns…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Landlords cite Reeves tax rise as rent hikes accelerate
Two thirds of landlords increasing rents say the Chancellor’s planned income tax rise is a key factor, according to new survey data that reinforces warnings…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Scottish government urges UK to unfreeze housing benefit rates
Scotland’s Housing Secretary has written to the UK government warning that the continued freeze on Local Housing Allowance is pushing low-income renters out of the…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
HMRC recovers £246m in inheritance tax probes as investigations rise
HM Revenue & Customs recovered £246 million in underpaid inheritance tax last year as enforcement activity intensified, data reveals. Investigations into inheritance tax rose to…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Landlords petition Parliament for faster evictions and tenant database
A new parliamentary petition is demanding faster eviction processes for landlords and the creation of a database to track court-evicted tenants. The petition, which runs…
