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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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Renters’ Rights Act rollout gives landlords limited time to prepare

Renters’ Rights Act rollout gives landlords limited time to prepare

The Government has confirmed a rollout timeline for the Renters’ Rights Act, with the first legal changes due from 1 May 2026. For landlords, this...

House prices and landlord finance boosted by new multi-property product

House prices and landlord finance boosted by new multi-property product

Paragon Bank has unveiled a new multi-property mortgage option allowing landlords to finance four to 99 properties in a single application - a move rolled...

Housing slowdown deepens as landlords gain edge in tight rental market

Housing slowdown deepens as landlords gain edge in tight rental market

The UK housing market shifted noticeably into a lower gear in October, according to the latest RICS Residential Survey, with buyer demand, sales activity and...

Mortgage arrears fall as buy-to-let sector shows renewed stability

Mortgage arrears fall as buy-to-let sector shows renewed stability

UK Finance has reported a continued fall in mortgage arrears in the third quarter of 2025, with buy-to-let (BTL) arrears dropping sharply by eight per...

New tenant satisfaction measures to increase scrutiny of social landlords

New tenant satisfaction measures to increase scrutiny of social landlords

The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has announced the rollout of Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSMs) - a new framework requiring all registered social landlords to...

Thousands of HMOs flagged for serious hazards as landlords urged to act

Thousands of HMOs flagged for serious hazards as landlords urged to act

More than 2,300 Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across England contain life-threatening safety hazards, according to new analysis by Inventory Base - prompting renewed calls...

Landlords reminded of carbon monoxide safety rules ahead of awareness week

Landlords reminded of carbon monoxide safety rules ahead of awareness week

With Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week running from 17–23 November 2025, Propertymark is reminding landlords, letting agents, and tenants across the UK to check their carbon...

Homeless charity Crisis to become landlord in bid to tackle housing shortage

Homeless charity Crisis to become landlord in bid to tackle housing shortage

Homeless charity Crisis has announced plans to become a not-for-profit landlord, purchasing one-bedroom homes in London and Newcastle from 2026. The organisation says it aims...

Rent growth forecast to rise 12% as market normalises, says Savills

Rent growth forecast to rise 12% as market normalises, says Savills

UK rents are forecast to rise by 12% over the next five years, according to Savills, as the property firm predicts a calmer and more...

HMRC’s AI crackdown: what landlords need to know before filing returns

HMRC’s AI crackdown: what landlords need to know before filing returns

HMRC has launched an ambitious new offensive against tax evasion - powered by artificial intelligence. With digital tools now able to cross-reference property, mortgage, and...

South Coast rent growth leads UK as landlords hold firm

South Coast rent growth leads UK as landlords hold firm

England’s south coast has recorded the fastest rent growth in the UK, according to new figures from the Lomond Group, as landlords across the country...
















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