Buy-to-let Property News, Market
ULEZ expansion linked to slower house price growth in London
The expansion of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) may have improved the capital’s air quality, but it appears to have had a negative impact…
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
Sharp rise in UK property businesses as landlords embrace limited company structures
A dramatic 46% increase in property business registrations in the UK reflects a significant shift in how landlords and investors are managing their property portfolios….
Buy-to-let Property News, Licensing
Landlords’ legal challenge forces council to delay licensing scheme
A council licensing scheme in North Lincolnshire has been delayed following a legal challenge from local landlords. The scheme, which was due to take effect…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Unlocking London’s housing market: Report urges support for developers
A new report from the London Assembly Planning and Regeneration Committee has laid out a series of recommendations aimed at boosting housebuilding in London. The…
Buy-to-let Property News, Finance
Bank of England holds base rate at 4.5% – why landlords should welcome the decision
The Bank of England has decided to hold the base rate at 4.5%, despite growing calls for a reduction from homeowners and property investors. The…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Labour considers forcing landlords to approve broadband installation requests
The Government is considering introducing new legislation that would compel landlords to allow tenants to install fibre broadband in rental properties. The proposal, which stems…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Bigger homes driving house price growth as flats lag behind, according to Halifax
Demand for larger homes has been the driving force behind UK property price increases over the past year, according to new research from Halifax. Easing…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Rentflation hits young tenants hard, but landlords face increasing pressure
New research from Barclays has revealed that ‘rentflation’ has cost young tenants an extra £1,616 over the past year, highlighting the ongoing strain on renters…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Landlords urged to review insurance policies to avoid costly claims
Landlords and agents are being urged to review their insurance policies to avoid unexpected claim rejections, warns Michael Sears, NAEA Propertymark Commercial Panel Board Member….
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Scottish landlords welcome end of rent cap as market pressures mount
Landlords in Scotland are preparing for the end of the temporary rent cap on 1 April, which many say has unfairly restricted their ability to…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Market resilience despite slowing sales activity
Sales activity in the housing market softened slightly in February 2025, with new buyer enquiries and agreed sales turning mildly negative, according to the latest…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
UK House prices continue upward trend with full year of growth
The UK property market ended 2024 on a strong note, with house prices recording a 3% annual increase, according to the latest Property Market Index…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Benefits change threatens more financial strain for landlords
Landlords across the UK are bracing for financial pressure as upcoming changes to benefit rules could make it harder to recover rent arrears from tenants…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Salford tops list of UK house price growth hotspots over the past decade
Salford has recorded the UK’s highest increase in average house prices over the past 10 years, with property values soaring by over 106%, new analysis…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Landlords face pressure as pet-friendly rental properties remain scarce
Less than one in ten rental properties in the UK are currently pet-friendly, despite upcoming regulatory changes that could make it harder for landlords to…
