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Capital gains tax rule change will affect landlord incorporations

Capital gains tax rule change will affect landlord incorporations

A little-noticed change inside the 2025 Budget has sparked concern across the landlord community, after the government confirmed that Incorporation Relief under Section 162 TCGA...

27/11/2025
UK retrofit funding cut sparks concern for landlords

UK retrofit funding cut sparks concern for landlords

Landlords and retrofit providers are reacting to this week’s Budget after the government confirmed plans to scrap the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme from March...

27/11/2025
2% tax rise on rental income puts more pressure on landlords

2% tax rise on rental income puts more pressure on landlords

Landlords are bracing for higher costs after the Autumn Budget confirmed increases to property income tax, surcharges on homes above £2 million, and no relief...

26/11/2025
Landlords extract record equity as confidence returns to the buy-to-let market

Landlords extract record equity as confidence returns to the buy-to-let market

Landlords have withdrawn a record amount of equity from buy-to-let remortgages in the first half of the year, signalling a clear shift in confidence and...

26/11/2025
Landlords brace for potential Budget tax changes as retrofit debate grows

Landlords brace for potential Budget tax changes as retrofit debate grows

Landlords and property investors are watching tomorrows Autumn Budget closely as speculation builds around new taxes, incentives, and funding changes affecting rental income, retrofit projects,...

25/11/2025
Landlords accelerate notices ahead of Section 21 phase-out

Landlords accelerate notices ahead of Section 21 phase-out

Landlord Action has reported its busiest month in more than two years, after a sharp rise in landlords serving notices ahead of the Renters’ Rights...

24/11/2025
Renters’ Rights Act could slow rental upgrades as landlords cut improvement spending

Renters’ Rights Act could slow rental upgrades as landlords cut improvement spending

The UK rental sector faces another challenge as new data suggests the Renters’ Rights Act may reduce planned property upgrades. Polling by August, a rental...

21/11/2025
Rent demand shifts as Bristol and Bolton emerge as buy-to-let hotspots

Rent demand shifts as Bristol and Bolton emerge as buy-to-let hotspots

Tenant search data for 2025 suggests renters are widening their search areas, with regional cities and several coastal towns rising in popularity. The analysis, carried...

21/11/2025
New repair reporting tool aims to help landlords comply with Renters’ Rights Act

New repair reporting tool aims to help landlords comply with Renters’ Rights Act

A new digital tool designed to help landlords meet incoming Renters’ Rights Act requirements has launched, as the sector prepares for mandatory registration, Ombudsman oversight...

20/11/2025
New mortgage products offer landlords more choice

New mortgage products offer landlords more choice

Aldermore has launched a new series of limited-edition mortgage products aimed at both landlords and homeowners, alongside rate reductions for existing customers. The lender says...

20/11/2025
Landlords face stricter pet rules under the Renters’ Rights Act

Landlords face stricter pet rules under the Renters’ Rights Act

Landlords in England are being told they must follow new rules when responding to tenant pet requests under the Renters’ Rights Act. The government has...

20/11/2025
Section 21 countdown begins as landlords prepare for April 2026 deadline

Section 21 countdown begins as landlords prepare for April 2026 deadline

Landlords in England now have a confirmed cut-off date of 30 April 2026 to serve Section 21 eviction notices before they are permanently removed under...

19/11/2025
Planning reform could fast-track homes near stations and boost development

Planning reform could fast-track homes near stations and boost development

Major planning reform plans unveiled by Housing Secretary Steve Reed will allow housing developments within a 15-minute walk of train and tram stations to gain...

19/11/2025
Rents climb 5% as landlords battle regulation, demand and higher costs

Rents climb 5% as landlords battle regulation, demand and higher costs

Private rents increased by 5% in the 12 months to October 2025, according to new ONS data, marking the slowest annual rise since August 2022....

19/11/2025
Investment potential grows for homes near high-performing schools

Investment potential grows for homes near high-performing schools

Investors analysing long-term value and yield potential may want to look closely at school catchments this year. New analysis from Savills shows homes located near...

18/11/2025
Buy-to-let market: industry leaders look to future opportunities in Build-to-Rent

Buy-to-let market: industry leaders look to future opportunities in Build-to-Rent

The future of Build-to-Rent (BTR) took centre stage in London last week as NHBC hosted its annual sector event for developers, investors and operators alongside...

18/11/2025
Rent controls drive sharper rent rises in Scotland, Hamptons reports

Rent controls drive sharper rent rises in Scotland, Hamptons reports

Scottish landlords are increasing rents faster than anywhere else in Great Britain, according to new research from Hamptons. The analysis shows 67 percent of Scottish...

17/11/2025
House prices drop 1.8% as tax speculation delays high-value buyers

House prices drop 1.8% as tax speculation delays high-value buyers

UK house prices have fallen 1.8% this month to £364,833, marking the sharpest November decline since 2012, according to Rightmove’s latest House Price Index. The...

17/11/2025
Property development pipeline weakens as Budget rumours unsettle investors

Property development pipeline weakens as Budget rumours unsettle investors

Landlords and property developers are bracing for potential tax and planning reforms as confidence in new-build activity weakens ahead of the Autumn Budget. Fresh survey...

17/11/2025
Buy-to-Let upgrades: which improvements actually add value for landlords?

Buy-to-Let upgrades: which improvements actually add value for landlords?

A new analysis of landlord renovation behaviour has revealed a sharp divide between improvements that meaningfully boost rental yields – and those that cost thousands...

14/11/2025
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