Investment in the UK’s Build-to-Rent (BTR) sector has rocketed in the past year, with the first quarter of 2025 alone drawing in an estimated £832...
New data from land and planning intelligence platform Searchland shows a national drop in the number of new HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) licences granted...
Angela Rayner’s hopes of spearheading a transformative housebuilding plan are hanging by a thread, as the Deputy Prime Minister battles for funds to deliver the...
Westminster City Council has voted to dramatically expand its selective licensing scheme, forcing the majority of private landlords in the borough to obtain new property...
Estate agents across England are facing an unexpectedly active property market following March’s stamp duty deadline, with new figures showing an 89% monthly rise in...
A sharp upswing in renewable energy generation is reshaping the UK’s property landscape-particularly for landlords. A new analysis by Uswitch of official government data reveals...
Landlords across the UK may be in the Chancellor’s crosshairs, with fresh reports suggesting Rachel Reeves is considering targeted tax increases on rental income to...
The average private rent in the UK rose to £1,335 in the 12 months to April 2025, up 7.4% year-on-year, according to provisional figures from...
A landlord in south-east London has successfully defended themselves against a hefty £17,000 Rent Repayment Order (RRO) claim after legal experts exposed fatal flaws in...
Landlords with properties near stations on the Elizabeth Line have seen rental income soar since the route’s long-anticipated opening in May 2022, with new data...
In a recent analysis by Zoopla, the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham has emerged as the top area in the UK for demand for...
When landlords or homeowners prepare to sell, they often focus on location, layout, and décor – but new research shows that surprising, often overlooked factors...
Letting agents across the UK must now check every landlord and tenant against the government’s sanctions list, under new rules that came into effect today....
After years of pressure from inflation, tax hikes and tighter development rules, the UK’s commercial property market is showing early signs of renewed strength. Fresh...
Buy-to-let landlords saw average rental yields reach their highest level since 2011, according to newly released figures from Paragon Bank-offering renewed confidence for property investors...
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has come under fire for “ramming through” Labour’s controversial Renters’ Rights Bill with what critics are calling “bully-boy tactics”-sparking outrage...
York’s city centre is about to undergo a remarkable transformation-one that’s caught the attention of landlords and investors alike. The long-awaited York Central development, positioned...
Landlords across England and Wales are being encouraged to ‘transfer up’ their eviction cases directly to the High Court, as the pressure mounts on an...
Landlords across the UK will benefit from another round of buy-to-let mortgage rate reductions this weekend, as The Mortgage Works (TMW) unveils new lower rates...
In a closely watched move, the Bank of England has lowered its base interest rate to 4.25%. The decision, announced today, follows a hold in...
Landlords are being urged to get ahead of their tax affairs as Making Tax Digital (MTD) edges closer, with higher-earning property investors facing a sharp…
UK residential property transactions climbed in November 2025, pointing to stabilising market sentiment after a turbulent year shaped by mortgage volatility and tax changes. For…
UK landlords will face a fresh layer of compliance oversight from May 2026 as councils gain new powers to penalise unenforceable tenancy clauses under the…
UK house prices slipped again in December, offering landlords and buy-to-let investors a more affordable entry point as borrowing costs continue to normalise. Halifax’s latest…
Pepper Money has upgraded its buy-to-let product range with rate cuts of up to 25bps and newly expanded HMO eligibility, giving landlords improved access to…
December’s rental data shows UK rent growth rising 2% year-on-year, according to the latest Goodlord Rental Index, but softer demand and seasonal slowdown pushed monthly…
Auction houses closed 2025 on a high, with Propertymark experts reporting strong results despite regulatory uncertainty and cooling sentiment in the wider market. For landlords…
Two-thirds of UK landlords are planning portfolio growth in 2026, according to Lendlord’s latest sentiment survey, despite a more challenging post-Budget climate. While higher taxes…
UK house prices slowed sharply at the end of 2025, with annual growth easing to 0.6% in December, down from 1.8% a month earlier, according…
The Bank of England may reduce the base rate to 2.75% by late 2026, according to Lombard Odier, offering potential relief for landlords grappling with…
The team at Landlord Knowledge would like to send our warmest wishes to all our readers this festive season. As we approach the end of…
Pent-up demand and improving affordability are expected to drive a strong start to the 2026 housing market, according to Zoopla’s latest analysis – a shift…
Landlord groups are urging ministers to tighten and clarify new guidance under the Renters’ Rights Act, warning that vague rules on rental discrimination could leave…
A government plan to widen Rent Repayment Orders (RROs) to 41 English councils will allow local authorities to reclaim up to 24 months of rent…
Private landlords will soon face new statutory deadlines to repair damp and mould after the government confirmed that Awaab’s Law will extend to the private…
