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Rent growth in Wales is now rising nearly three times faster than UK averages, tightening supply and intensifying competition – with clear implications for landlords.

Landlord News

16/12/2025

Room rent growth in Wales outstrips UK average by wide margin

New data from SpareRoom shows room rents in Wales rising almost three times faster than the UK in the past year, driven by sharp increases…

New research shows targeted tax breaks could revive landlord purchasing and support UK rent growth, as most investors pause expansion due to regulation and costs.

Landlord News

16/12/2025

New study shows tax breaks would unlock landlord investment

A new UK-wide survey of nearly 200 landlords by Carter Jonas shows a decisive trend: tax reliefs, not heavier rules, would do the most to…

New government penalty tables introduce fines of £3,000–£35,000, reshaping risk for buy-to-let investors as councils gain powers to ramp up enforcement.

Landlord News

11/12/2025

Landlord fines escalate to £35,000 under updated enforcement rules

New civil penalty levels released this week under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 mark a fundamental shift in enforcement risk, with fines spanning £3,000 to…

Paragon’s expanded buy-to-let process promises quicker finance for investors, offering smoother routes into HMOs and MUBs as lenders compete for landlord business.

Landlord News

11/12/2025

Buy-to-let market sees faster HMO finance as Paragon upgrades application journey

Paragon Bank has widened its streamlined buy-to-let mortgage process to cover HMOs and multi-unit blocks, offering a quicker route for investors seeking higher-yielding properties. Rolled…

UK rent growth has cooled to 2.2%, but investors may welcome easing pressures and renewed buying opportunities as Zoopla forecasts stronger rental gains for 2026.

Landlord News

10/12/2025

Rent growth slows as supply rises but investors eye 2026 uplift

UK rent growth eased to 2.2% in October 2025 as more homes entered the lettings market, giving renters greater choice but offering landlords a moment…

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

Landlord News

09/12/2025

Property investment outlook signals income-led opportunity for 2026

A new outlook from industry lender ASK Partners points to property investment strategies centred on income generation as a bright spot for 2026, offering cautious…

Landbay trims buy-to-let mortgage rates and unveils new holiday-let MUFB deals, offering more flexibility for investors reshaping portfolios.

Landlord News

09/12/2025

Landbay leads buy-to-let rate cuts with new deals for portfolio owners

Buy-to-let lender Landbay has rolled out rate reductions and launched new holiday-let MUFB products, signalling fresh choice for portfolio owners this week as refinancing volumes…

UK house prices steadied in November, offering portfolio owners clarity as annual growth slowed.

Landlord News

05/12/2025

House prices hold ground as annual growth eases into year end

UK house prices flatlined in November, according to Halifax’s latest index, nudging up by just £139 month-on-month – a shift landlords view as stability rather…

Hello Neighbour’s new deal with Currys Business gives UK landlords cheaper, faster appliance upgrades.

Landlord News

04/12/2025

Landlords offered cheaper home upgrades as Hello Neighbour partners with Currys Business

Hello Neighbour has announced a new partnership with Currys Business, giving landlords a more affordable route to appliance upgrades at a time when maintenance spending…

Landlord News

03/12/2025

Rents dip heading into Christmas as cautious landlords eye 2026 demand

Rents across England fell for the fourth month in November, with the traditional Christmas slowdown easing short-term pressures while longer-term demand remains resilient. Fresh figures…