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…
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, 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…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Renters Rights Bill set to reshape letting rules by July
The long-debated Renters’ Rights Bill is on course to become law by 22 July 2025, following confirmation that the House of Lords will hold its…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
EPC upgrade costs test landlord wallets
As the UK edges closer to its 2028 and 2030 energy efficiency deadlines, landlords are once again in the spotlight - this time over claims…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Student housing pivot opens doors for UK landlords
A sharp fall in studio bookings for purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) has grabbed the headlines this spring, yet seasoned landlords can still spy opportunity in…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
House prices leap 17% near Horse Guards Parade
Property values surrounding one of London’s most iconic royal landmarks have soared, according to new figures released just days before this year’s Trooping the Colour….
Buy-to-let Property News, Licensing
Rogue North London landlord fined £20,000 after unlawful eviction case
A Brent-based landlord has been handed a suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay £20,000 in fines and compensation after unlawfully evicting a tenant and…
