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Landlords voice concerns over Renters’ Rights Bill as report stage nears

As the Renters’ Rights Bill approaches its Report Stage on 14 January 2025, property agents and landlords are raising alarms about its potential unintended consequences....

10/01/2025

London rents drop for fourth consecutive quarter

The UK rental market showed signs of rebalancing at the close of 2024, with rents in London falling for the fourth quarter in a row,...

09/01/2025

Proposed rent reform sparks landlord concerns over upfront payments

A proposed law in the upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill could make it illegal for landlords to request or accept more than a month’s rent in...

09/01/2025

Bristol leads the charge as 26,000 new homes hit the market in 2025

The UK property market has seen a brisk start to 2025, with nearly 26,000 homes listed for sale in the first week alone. According to...

08/01/2025

Landlords brace for inflation challenges but remain optimistic about rate cuts

UK inflation is expected to climb slightly when figures are released next week, driven by increased costs at petrol stations and rising food prices. Despite...

08/01/2025

House prices see slight decline but long-term growth remains strong

For the first time in nine months, UK house prices have dipped, with a slight 0.2% fall recorded between November and December 2024, according to...

07/01/2025

Land Registry strike threatens delays as Stamp Duty deadline looms

The Land Registry is bracing for disruption as staff vote to strike over mandatory office attendance policies. The industrial action comes at a critical time...

06/01/2025

Rental market cools in December following a record-breaking year

Rents across England fell for the fifth consecutive month in December 2024, according to the latest Goodlord Rental Index. After a summer of record-high prices,...

06/01/2025

Why decarbonising heritage properties is vital for landlords and the UK’s net zero goals

Heritage properties hold a unique charm but also present significant challenges when it comes to energy efficiency. With the built environment responsible for around 25%...

02/01/2025

Wishing all our readers a wonderful Christmas and a successful 2025

The team at Landlord Knowledge would like to wish you all the very best this festive season. We’re incredibly grateful for your invaluable support over...

23/12/2024

Gavin and Stacey house tops list of affordable Christmas TV homes

As the final episode of Gavin and Stacey airs this Christmas, fans may take solace in knowing that the iconic Barry property is the most...

23/12/2024

Property price cuts reach record levels in 2024

New data from analytics firm TwentyEA has revealed that nearly one million property price reductions were recorded in 2024, marking the highest figure on record....

20/12/2024

Interest rates held steady: What it means for landlords and buyers

The Bank of England has kept its base rate at 4.75%, delivering a widely anticipated decision that highlights ongoing caution around inflation. With rates now...

19/12/2024

Savills reveals top property investment opportunities for 2025

The UK housing market is poised for recovery in 2025, according to property consultancy Savills, but uncertainty looms as new policies and economic factors shape...

19/12/2024

Councils set to gain powers to reclaim empty private rental homes

New measures are being introduced to help councils tackle empty private rental sector (PRS) homes, allowing local authorities to take over unoccupied properties and bring...

19/12/2024

House prices and rents climb as demand keeps landlords in focus

The UK property market remains a hotbed of activity, with private rents soaring by 9.1% in the year to November 2024, pushing the average rent...

18/12/2024

Landlords brace for early 2025 housing market fluctuations

Buy-to-let investors are being warned to prepare for a bumpy start to 2025 as impending changes to stamp duty are expected to create a flurry...

17/12/2024

Councils to roll out licensing schemes without Whitehall oversight

Landlords are bracing for a potential wave of selective licensing schemes after the Government announced that councils will no longer need Whitehall approval for their...

17/12/2024

National Park rules threaten landlords with tighter restrictions

Efforts to limit holiday lets and second homes in the Yorkshire Dales National Park are drawing mixed reactions, with landlords voicing concerns over potential impacts...

16/12/2024

Landlords losing faith in Labour as property policies disappoint

A new survey has revealed that four out of five landlords who voted for Labour in the last general election now regret their decision. The...

13/12/2024

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UK house prices rise 2.8% but London and Wales see biggest Halloween dips

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

31/10/2025

UK house prices rise 2.8% but London and Wales see biggest Halloween dips

UK homeowners are ending October on mixed fortunes, as new research reveals a national house price rise of 2.8% since last Halloween-though nearly one in…

Labour deputy leader among MPs earning rent from colleagues’ accommodation

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

29/10/2025

Labour deputy leader among MPs earning rent from colleagues’ accommodation

Labour’s new deputy leader Lucy Powell has been named among MPs letting out rooms to colleagues in Parliament - arrangements that collectively earned several MPs…

Councils handed new powers to investigate landlords under Renters’ Rights Act

Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation

28/10/2025

Councils handed new powers to investigate landlords under Renters’ Rights Act

The government has issued its first official guidance on the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, confirming how local authorities will use sweeping new investigatory powers against…

The Mortgage Works streamlines landlord lending with new limited company DIP

Buy-to-let Property News, Finance

28/10/2025

The Mortgage Works streamlines landlord lending with new limited company DIP

The Mortgage Works (TMW) has launched a new Decision in Principle (DIP) for limited company landlords, giving brokers and investors faster lending decisions and a…

Renters Rights Act passes into law as landlords face biggest reform in decades

Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation

27/10/2025

Renters’ Rights Act passes into law as landlords face biggest reform in decades

The long-debated Renters’ Rights Act has officially received Royal Assent from King Charles this afternoon, ushering in one of the largest shake-ups to England’s private…

Stamp Duty burden rises 24% as landlords warned of fresh tax risks

Buy-to-let Property News, Tax

24/10/2025

Stamp Duty burden rises 24% as landlords warned of fresh tax risks

Landlords and property investors are paying more in Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) than ever before, with receipts climbing 24% to £14.9 billion in the…

High-net-worth investors are increasingly using crypto-backed finance to buy property worldwide.

Buy-to-let Property News, Finance

24/10/2025

Crypto-backed finance drives surge in global property investment

A growing number of wealthy investors are leveraging their cryptocurrency portfolios to buy property around the world, according to new data from Enness Global. The…

UK property investment sentiment improves as income-led strategies and specialist debt attract landlords positioning portfolios for stability heading into 2026.

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

23/10/2025

Lower rates revive UK commercial property demand as investors return

Commercial property demand is climbing again as Bank Rate cuts reopen investment deals. Retail parks, offices, and industrial assets lead recovery, says Rightmove. Commercial property…

Landlord challenges Green plan to scrap private renting as ‘unrealistic’

Buy-to-let Property News, Finance

23/10/2025

BTL mortgage arrears ease but landlord possessions edge higher

Buy-to-let mortgage arrears fell again in the second quarter of 2025, offering cautious optimism for landlords, but repossessions crept higher as financial pressures linger. According…

Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation

22/10/2025

Renters’ Rights Bill passes final vote as landlords brace for sweeping reforms

The Renters’ Rights Bill has officially cleared its final stage in Parliament, marking one of the biggest transformations of the private rented sector in a…

New legislation will make landlords legally responsible for fixing damp and mould.

Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation

22/10/2025

Awaab’s Law to enforce faster damp repairs as private landlords face new legal duties

From 27 October, Awaab’s Law will come into force, forcing social landlords to investigate and fix damp and mould within strict time limits. Similar rules…

Rent growth slows again as average house prices climb

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

22/10/2025

UK rent growth slows again as house prices climb to £269,000

Average UK private rents rose by 5.9% in the year to July 2025, slowing for the seventh consecutive month, according to the Office for National…

Right to Rent penalties soar as government ramps up landlord enforcement

Buy-to-let Property News, Licensing

21/10/2025

Right to Rent fines jump to £4.2m as enforcement tightens for landlords

UK landlords are facing tougher enforcement under the Right to Rent scheme, with fines totalling over £4.2 million since late last year - a sevenfold…

Eviction rules for unpaid rent shift as landlords face strict new process

Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation

21/10/2025

Government rejects County Court review as landlords face record eviction delays

Landlords are facing record delays in reclaiming their properties after the government rejected calls for a full review of the County Court system, despite a…

Crisis plans to buy over 1,000 homes across London and Newcastle to house people experiencing homelessness.

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

20/10/2025

Landlords selling up drives sharp rise in homelessness, warns NRLA

Thousands of tenants are losing their homes as landlords continue to sell up, new government data has confirmed - fuelling warnings from landlord groups that…

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