Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Lords back landlords as re-letting ban cut to six months
Landlords in England have welcomed a key amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill, as the House of Lords voted to halve the re-letting ban from…
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, Tax
HMRC steps up landlord tax checks as digital rules tighten
UK landlords are being warned to prepare for tighter scrutiny from HMRC following a sharp uptick in enforcement action and new reporting rules set to…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Labour drops pet insurance rule as landlords push back on unworkable policy
Landlords have scored a quiet but significant victory following the Government’s decision to drop controversial pet insurance clauses from its Renters’ Rights Bill. The U-turn,…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
SBI UK cuts buy-to-let rates to boost landlord borrowing power
The State Bank of India (UK) Limited has unveiled a sweeping set of interest rate cuts across its buy-to-let mortgage products, offering UK landlords a…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
House prices steady as buyers return
UK house prices held firm in June 2025, with the latest Halifax House Price Index confirming zero month-on-month growth following a -0.3% dip in May….
Buy-to-let Property News, Finance
Mortgage and rent growth cools again
Spending on rent and mortgages grew 4.3% year-on-year in June 2025, down slightly from May’s 4.6% figure, according to new data from Barclays. It marks…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Many landlords left in the dark on EPC rules
A major new report warns that the majority of UK landlords remain unaware of critical energy efficiency laws set to reshape the private rental sector…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Property sales jump 25% as buyers adjust to stamp duty changes
UK residential property transactions bounced back in May 2025, following a subdued April, as landlords and buyers rushed to complete purchases after the government’s stamp…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
Stamp duty errors costing landlords thousands in missed SDLT refunds
Thousands of UK landlords, developers and property investors may be owed thousands in Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) refunds, as new data reveals widespread miscalculations…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Landlords rethink portfolios as regulation and costs mount
Nearly 7 in 10 UK landlords are planning to sell at least one rental property in the next year, as fresh data reveals growing discontent…
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…
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…
