Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Landlords accelerate notices ahead of Section 21 phase-out
Landlord Action has reported its busiest month in more than two years, after a sharp rise in landlords serving notices ahead of the Renters’ Rights…
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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, Regulation
Renters’ Rights Act could slow rental upgrades as landlords cut improvement spending
The UK rental sector faces another challenge as new data suggests the Renters’ Rights Act may reduce planned property upgrades. Polling by August, a rental…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Rent demand shifts as Bristol and Bolton emerge as buy-to-let hotspots
Tenant search data for 2025 suggests renters are widening their search areas, with regional cities and several coastal towns rising in popularity. The analysis, carried…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
New repair reporting tool aims to help landlords comply with Renters’ Rights Act
A new digital tool designed to help landlords meet incoming Renters’ Rights Act requirements has launched, as the sector prepares for mandatory registration, Ombudsman oversight…
Buy-to-let Property News, Finance
New mortgage products offer landlords more choice
Aldermore has launched a new series of limited-edition mortgage products aimed at both landlords and homeowners, alongside rate reductions for existing customers. The lender says…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Landlords face stricter pet rules under the Renters’ Rights Act
Landlords in England are being told they must follow new rules when responding to tenant pet requests under the Renters’ Rights Act. The government has…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Section 21 countdown begins as landlords prepare for April 2026 deadline
Landlords in England now have a confirmed cut-off date of 30 April 2026 to serve Section 21 eviction notices before they are permanently removed under…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Planning reform could fast-track homes near stations and boost development
Major planning reform plans unveiled by Housing Secretary Steve Reed will allow housing developments within a 15-minute walk of train and tram stations to gain…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Rents climb 5% as landlords battle regulation, demand and higher costs
Private rents increased by 5% in the 12 months to October 2025, according to new ONS data, marking the slowest annual rise since August 2022….
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Investment potential grows for homes near high-performing schools
Investors analysing long-term value and yield potential may want to look closely at school catchments this year. New analysis from Savills shows homes located near…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Buy-to-let market: industry leaders look to future opportunities in Build-to-Rent
The future of Build-to-Rent (BTR) took centre stage in London last week as NHBC hosted its annual sector event for developers, investors and operators alongside…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Rent controls drive sharper rent rises in Scotland, Hamptons reports
Scottish landlords are increasing rents faster than anywhere else in Great Britain, according to new research from Hamptons. The analysis shows 67 percent of Scottish…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
House prices drop 1.8% as tax speculation delays high-value buyers
UK house prices have fallen 1.8% this month to £364,833, marking the sharpest November decline since 2012, according to Rightmove’s latest House Price Index. The…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Property development pipeline weakens as Budget rumours unsettle investors
Landlords and property developers are bracing for potential tax and planning reforms as confidence in new-build activity weakens ahead of the Autumn Budget. Fresh survey…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Buy-to-Let upgrades: which improvements actually add value for landlords?
A new analysis of landlord renovation behaviour has revealed a sharp divide between improvements that meaningfully boost rental yields – and those that cost thousands…
