New research has revealed that landlords investing in buy-to-let properties have seen the highest returns in London and the North East over the last five...
The UK rental sector is facing a major shake-up, with new data revealing that two-thirds of landlords plan to exit the market or reduce their...
Rental prices across England saw an increase in January 2025, with the average cost rising nearly 2% month-on-month and 4.6% year-on-year. However, despite the upward...
A staggering 42% of landlords remain unaware of the impending changes to Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regulations, which will soon require private rented properties to...
The House of Lords is being called upon to make crucial amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill as it reaches its Second Reading tomorrow. Property...
The UK government’s latest attempt to slow down the buy-to-let market by increasing stamp duty on additional properties has had little impact, with investors continuing...
House prices edged up 0.1% in January 2025, with annual growth softening to 4.1% according to Nationwide’s latest index, signalling resilience in a market where...
The government has unveiled plans to unlock untapped land near commuter transport hubs, creating new opportunities for housing development and investment. In a bid to...
The Scottish Government’s proposed rent control measures have sparked a mix of cautious optimism and concern among landlords and property experts. Timothy Douglas, Head of...
Fears over potential Labour Party housing reforms and increasing taxation have led a landlord to evict his long-term tenant, a 90-year-old woman, from her home...
Estate agents across England are voicing concerns about a potential market correction following the expiration of current Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) relief thresholds on...
First-time landlords are making their mark in the northern regions of England, capitalising on lower property prices, competitive rental yields, and manageable mortgage requirements. Fleet...
Industry leaders from across the property sector convened this week to discuss the far-reaching implications of the Renters’ Rights Bill, currently moving through Parliament. Hosted...
A landlord in Walthamstow has seen a hefty rent repayment order reduced after a tribunal considered the tenants’ substantial arrears of over £17,000. The First-tier...
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (LAFRA) has officially abolished the contentious two-year rule, simplifying the process for leaseholders to extend their leases or...
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has implemented stricter regulatory measures following the expulsion of an estate agent found guilty of multiple fraud and...
A landlord in Plymouth has revealed the appalling state of his rental property following a tenant’s eviction. After two years of being denied access for...
Buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage rates have seen a slight increase since the Autumn Budget, driven by higher swap rates and soaring gilt yields. However, UK landlords...
The Renters’ Rights Bill, set to introduce significant reforms to the rental process, is continuing to raise concerns among landlords and letting agents. Under the...
Tourism Minister Chris Bryant has announced that the long-awaited holiday-let registration scheme for England is set to launch “very soon” this year. The initiative, designed...
Buy-to-let lending fell sharply in the third quarter of 2025, as landlords paused purchases amid renewed fears of tax rises in next month’s Autumn Budget,…
Paragon Bank has rolled out a trio of limited-edition 75% loan-to-value (LTV) buy-to-let mortgage products, with two-year fixed rates starting at 3.29% - a move…
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has published a major insight paper urging property professionals-including landlords-to take a more proactive role in managing flood…
UK homeowners selling detached properties have pocketed average gains of £122,500 over the past 18 months-more than quadruple the profits seen by flat sellers-according to…
The Renters’ Rights Bill has cleared its final stage in the House of Lords, with ministers refusing to grant landlords greater protection against pet damage…
Peers in the House of Lords are set to debate the final amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill today (14 October), as the legislation reaches…
Prime London’s luxury housing market saw a sharp fall in listings over the summer, as sellers of £2 million-plus homes pulled back ahead of the…
Millennials are driving a new wave of buy-to-let investment across England and Wales, defying tax rises and regulation to become the dominant force behind fresh…
House prices in England and Wales are still under pressure, falling 3% year-on-year, according to the latest Acadata House Price Index. The slowdown reflects a…
As the weather turns colder, landlords are being warned to stay vigilant over damp and mould risks that can quickly escalate during autumn and winter….
A landlord in Leighton Buzzard has been fined after pleading guilty to unlawfully evicting a tenant, following a Central Bedfordshire Council investigation that uncovered breaches…
The latest RICS Residential Market Survey reveals that landlords are leaving the private rented sector (PRS) at the fastest pace since the early pandemic, with…
New analysis from Enness Global shows London’s ultra-prime property market remains in a league of its own, with one £41 million sale generating a £4.83…
Rental availability across England has risen nearly 20% over the past year, marking a significant shift in one of the tightest rental markets in decades….
The UK Government is under growing pressure to tackle severe County Court delays that are leaving landlords out of pocket and worsening the housing shortage….
