From as early as this autumn, UK landlords could lose their ability to evict tenants using Section 21 – the so-called ‘no-fault’ route – as...
UK portfolio landlords coming off a fixed-rate buy to let mortgage have a critical decision to make – and failing to refinance could cost them...
New figures from Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) show a sharp rise in civil penalties issued to landlords – but the focus on fines has...
Aldermore Bank has announced a series of key upgrades to its buy-to-let mortgage proposition, rolling out today across the UK, with a clear focus on...
New research shows that “more than nine in ten (92 %)” property investors believe tenants will happily pay extra for homes with greener features-a convincing...
Scotland’s residential property market has grown by £7 billion over the past ten years, with the total value of home sales rising from £15.7 billion...
A stark warning from the Housing Ombudsman has put England’s social landlords on notice: tenant complaints about living conditions jumped 474 per cent between 2019/20...
UK landlords letting to students are facing fewer hefty end-of-tenancy charges compared to their counterparts across the broader private rented sector (PRS), according to new...
The Bank of England has voted to maintain the base interest rate at 4.25%, delivering welcome stability to landlords, developers, and property investors across England....
Managing rental properties isn’t what it used to be. Gone are the days when landlords could juggle tenant issues, repairs, and compliance manually, or at...
More than 1.8 million privately rented homes in England still fall below the proposed minimum EPC rating of C, with just three years left before...
UK private rents climbed 7.0% in the year to May 2025, despite slowing house price inflation and new tax rules dampening sales. The average rent...
Landlords in Hull are defending the role of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) after local councillor Paul Drake-Davis branded their growth a threat to “the...
New-build homes are commanding up to 18% more in rent than older stock across England, according to a new report from tenant referencing and lettings...
Fresh analysis by estate agency Yopa has revealed the English postcodes commanding the steepest premiums over their county’s average house price - and surprisingly, it’s...
The long-debated Renters’ Rights Bill is on course to become law by 22 July 2025, following confirmation that the House of Lords will hold its...
As the UK edges closer to its 2028 and 2030 energy efficiency deadlines, landlords are once again in the spotlight - this time over claims...
A sharp fall in studio bookings for purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) has grabbed the headlines this spring, yet seasoned landlords can still spy opportunity in...
Property values surrounding one of London’s most iconic royal landmarks have soared, according to new figures released just days before this year’s Trooping the Colour....
A Brent-based landlord has been handed a suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay £20,000 in fines and compensation after unlawfully evicting a tenant and...
Almost four in 10 landlords plan to refinance buy-to-let property during 2026, as an estimated £49.7 billion worth of fixed-rate mortgages reach the end of…
Landlord profitability fell in the final quarter of 2025, with one in seven now reporting their lettings activity is no longer profitable. Average achieved rental…
More than eight in 10 landlords believe the Renters’ Rights Act will damage the private rented sector, while three-quarters expect it to have a negative…
HMRC is writing to nearly 900,000 landlords ahead of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, which begins April 2026 for those earning over £50,000.
A legal expert warns housing disrepair claims have become a vehicle for inflated solicitor fees, with tenants left waiting for repairs while costs spiral.
Brent Council has made licensing mandatory for all private landlords and is using data analysis to identify those operating without a valid licence.
Landlords can now volunteer to test the government’s new private rented sector database before it becomes mandatory under the Renters’ Rights Act later this year.
UK house prices rose 1% annually in January 2026 according to Nationwide, with affordability improving across most regions as mortgage rates continue to ease.
Shelter’s new chief executive Sarah Elliott has signalled willingness to work with private landlords, marking a shift from the charity’s previously hostile stance under predecessor Polly Neate.
Official HMRC data shows transaction volumes holding firm despite higher borrowing costs and post-Budget uncertainty. The figures offer investors clearer signals on timing, pricing and…
Landlords face a near-£20 billion refurbishment challenge after new analysis found more than half of private rented homes still fall below the government’s minimum EPC…
Landlords will be required to meet a modernised Decent Homes Standard by 2035 after the government confirmed the rules will apply across both private and…
Landlords and property investors are gaining fresh insight into regional market dynamics after Marple in Greater Manchester topped a new national ranking for 2026. The…
Buy-to-let investors are seeing the fastest asking price growth in traditionally lower-priced areas, according to new data from Rightmove, with parts of the North of…
Landlords facing rising costs and major regulatory change are being offered a new short-term finance option as specialist lender Somo launches its Landlord’s Breathing Space…
