Landlords hit hard as void periods bite into rental income
The financial strain on landlords across England is intensifying as the cost of void periods continues to climb, with new research revealing a significant rise...
The financial strain on landlords across England is intensifying as the cost of void periods continues to climb, with new research revealing a significant rise...
Landlords across the UK are being urged to take proactive steps to safeguard their insurance policies, as common tenant behaviours could inadvertently render them void....
House prices in the UK have reached record highs, creating significant challenges for renters while reinforcing the financial strength of landlords. According to Halifax, the...
With new regulatory hurdles on the horizon, lettings technology provider Goodlord has introduced two major upgrades to its PRO Referencing service. These enhancements-ID Upgrade and...
A letting agent in Norwich has been arrested following serious allegations from landlords and tenants regarding missing rental payments and unprotected deposits. The 40-year-old woman,...
Landlords across the UK are being left increasingly vulnerable to financial losses as tenant arrears reach unprecedented levels, new data has revealed. The rising shortfall...
The UK’s private rental sector is under growing pressure as tenant demand remains exceptionally high while landlords continue to exit the market, leading to concerns...
Aldermore has unveiled a new range of limited-edition buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage products, giving landlords competitive two-year fixed-rate deals. The lender continues to expand its offerings...
The property market in the UK continues to see significant growth, with rising rents and house prices strengthening the case for landlords. Private rents have...
A London landlord has been fined £37,000 after being found guilty of multiple property management and licensing offences. The case highlights the importance of responsible...
Rent and mortgage spending in the UK grew by 2.0 per cent year-on-year in January, according to the latest Barclays Property Insights report. Despite ongoing...
The Mayor of London is being urged to collaborate with the government to ensure that Green Belt land is not sacrificed to meet ambitious housing...
New data from the Ministry of Justice has revealed a rise in no-fault evictions, with 32,287 accelerated possession claims issued in 2024-an increase of 7%...
New research from Knight Frank has revealed that investment in the UK’s purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector reached £3.87bn in 2024, reflecting a 14% year-on-year...
The government’s proposed Decent Homes Standard is set to come into effect by 2030, with stricter regulations potentially requiring rental properties to achieve a minimum...
Labour’s plan to transform the Oxford-Cambridge Arc into “Europe’s Silicon Valley” is set to send rental prices soaring, with new analysis predicting increases of up...
The UK government’s latest push to digitalise property transactions to accelerate the homebuying process has been met with firm opposition from property lawyers, who argue...
UK Finance has released its latest mortgage arrears and possession figures for the final quarter of 2024, revealing a decline in arrears among both homeowners...
The impending end of rent control legislation in Scotland is being welcomed by industry experts, with hopes that it could encourage new investment in the...
New analysis from Rightmove has revealed that February and March are the prime months to list a property for sale, offering landlords and investors an...
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’s new deputy leader Lucy Powell has been named among MPs letting out rooms to colleagues in Parliament - arrangements that collectively earned several MPs…
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 (TMW) has launched a new Decision in Principle (DIP) for limited company landlords, giving brokers and investors faster lending decisions and a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Thousands of tenants are losing their homes as landlords continue to sell up, new government data has confirmed - fuelling warnings from landlord groups that…