Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Double growth for landlords as house prices and rents continue to rise
The average private rent in the UK rose to £1,335 in the 12 months to April 2025, up 7.4% year-on-year, according to provisional figures 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, Market
Landlord wins legal fight after £17,000 rent repayment claim collapses
A landlord in south-east London has successfully defended themselves against a hefty £17,000 Rent Repayment Order (RRO) claim after legal experts exposed fatal flaws in…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Rents soar along Elizabeth Line as demand outpaces supply
Landlords with properties near stations on the Elizabeth Line have seen rental income soar since the route’s long-anticipated opening in May 2022, with new data…
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…
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…
