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.
Recent data indicates that UK landlords are now facing an average loss of £10,000 when disposing of their properties. This downturn in fortunes comes in…
UK Finance, the representative body for over 300 firms in the banking and finance industry, has recently disclosed alarming data concerning mortgage arrears for Q2…
New figures from the Ministry of Justice reveal a concerning 41% surge in Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions. In England, the number of households evicted…
The most recent RICS survey paints a concerning picture of the UK housing market. In July, there was a 45% decline in new buyer enquiries,…
From January 2024, letting agents and landlords will witness a substantial increase in fines related to non-compliance with Right to Rent checks. The Home Office…
Halifax has recently flagged concerns regarding the private rental sector in their standard housing market update, highlighting that the sector is currently navigating challenging waters….
The upward trend in UK rental prices shows no sign of abating, with an increase witnessed across all regions in July, including the traditionally cheaper…
The Bank of England (BoE) has raised UK interest rates to 5.25%, a level not seen in the last 15 years, marking the 14th consecutive…
Millions of landlords across the UK are poised to be negatively impacted by the forthcoming Renters Reform Bill, a piece of legislation intended to shield…
In a revealing trend, Capital Gains Tax (CGT) receipts in the United Kingdom have reached a record £16.7 billion in the 2021/22 tax year, reflecting…
A recent case in North London has demonstrated that landlords maintaining well-managed, good-quality rented properties and possessing a reputable character should challenge unfair council fines…
England’s rental market experienced an extraordinary event in July, as average rental costs exceeded £1,300 per property for the first time ever. This milestone, part…
Paragon Bank has announced a decrease in the rates of its five-year fixed-rate buy-to-let mortgages, marking the second time in a fortnight that the lender…
He further highlighted how deposit requirements continue to present significant challenges, with a 10% deposit now equivalent to 55% of gross annual average income, further…
In anticipation of new governmental regulations, landlords across the nation are significantly shifting their property investments towards higher-rated Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) properties, according to…
