Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Garages drive up house prices, shifting focus for property investors
In a recent analysis by Zoopla, the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham has emerged as the top area in the UK for demand for…
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
Factors that wipe thousands off house prices
When landlords or homeowners prepare to sell, they often focus on location, layout, and décor – but new research shows that surprising, often overlooked factors…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Letting agents now required to screen landlords under new UK sanctions rules
Letting agents across the UK must now check every landlord and tenant against the government’s sanctions list, under new rules that came into effect today….
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Commercial property regains momentum as investor interest returns
After years of pressure from inflation, tax hikes and tighter development rules, the UK’s commercial property market is showing early signs of renewed strength. Fresh…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Buy-to-let yields hit 14-year high as savvy landlords cash in on demand
Buy-to-let landlords saw average rental yields reach their highest level since 2011, according to newly released figures from Paragon Bank-offering renewed confidence for property investors…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Landlords push back as Labour rushes Renters’ Rights Bill through Lords
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has come under fire for “ramming through” Labour’s controversial Renters’ Rights Bill with what critics are calling “bully-boy tactics”-sparking outrage…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
York’s £1.1bn brownfield revival offers golden opportunity for landlords
York’s city centre is about to undergo a remarkable transformation-one that’s caught the attention of landlords and investors alike. The long-awaited York Central development, positioned…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Landlords urged to skip queues with High Court evictions
Landlords across England and Wales are being encouraged to ‘transfer up’ their eviction cases directly to the High Court, as the pressure mounts on an…
Buy-to-let Property News, Finance
Buy-to-let mortgage lender offers helping hand with another rate cut
Landlords across the UK will benefit from another round of buy-to-let mortgage rate reductions this weekend, as The Mortgage Works (TMW) unveils new lower rates…
Buy-to-let Property News, Finance
Bank of England cuts base rate to 4.25% as inflation shows signs of easing
In a closely watched move, the Bank of England has lowered its base interest rate to 4.25%. The decision, announced today, follows a hold in…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
HTB unveils tailored finance product to help landlords navigate affordability roadblocks
Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has launched an innovative financing solution aimed squarely at landlords grappling with today’s tighter affordability criteria. Dubbed Portfolio Edge, the new…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
House prices edge higher as landlords enjoy rare market stability
The UK housing market posted a modest monthly rise in April, with average property prices increasing by 0.3% to £297,781, according to the latest Halifax…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Landlords call for fair reforms as Renters’ Rights Bill nears final stages
The Renters’ Rights Bill is approaching its final stages in the House of Lords, with two critical committee sessions scheduled for 12 and 14 May…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
London boroughs call for stricter controls on short-term holiday lets
A new report has uncovered that more than 50% of short-term holiday lets in London are being operated illegally-flouting the 90-day annual rental limit-triggering urgent…
Buy-to-let Property News, Licensing
Council crackdown highlights need to protect compliant private landlords
A north London landlord has been fined over £5,000 after tenants in her HMO property were left without heating or hot water for an entire…
