Akiva worked in the charity sector and property management before joining the legal team at Landlord Action. He has helped countless landlords get back possession of their property from some of the most difficult tenants.”
Alex Nolan, Senior Training Manager at NRLA, provides expert training on HMO management, tenancy processes, and rental sector legislative updates.
Alphaletz is designed to be a simple, cost-effective solution to these problems. Their mission is to free you from the burden of spreadsheets and paperwork, so you can free up time and keep an eye on your profits.
Partner at Xeinadin. Xeinadin is a leading provider of accountancy services and business advice for small and medium-sized enterprises and individuals across the UK and Ireland.
Established in 1860 to care for abandoned animals, Battersea aims to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. In 2023, we helped 2,529 dogs and 2,450 cats across our three centres. Our work means we see day-to-day the many animal welfare issues facing dogs, cats and the people who care for them.
With over 170 locally-managed offices of letting and estate agents nationwide, Belvoir can provide you with the best service and advice to suit your needs
Ben is the Chief Executive of the NRLA. Prior to taking up his position at the NRLA, Ben was the operations director at Touchstone, part of the Places for People housing group, and was also the managing director of a leading deposit scheme in Northern Ireland. Ben is also a landlord.
David Coughlin is a Cambridge University graduate with more than 20 years’ experience trading property across the UK. Known for maximising and reinvesting capital gains, he has built a substantial property portfolio and is widely regarded as a leading figure in the UK property sector. He has been recognised by the press as one of the UK’s most successful businesspeople and entrepreneurs, noted for both the scale of his property interests and his long-term, strategic approach to the market. David played a key role in raising standards within the quick house sales sector. He was a founding member of the National Association of Property Buyers, working in consultation with The Property Ombudsman to help establish best-practice guidelines for the industry. His stated aim is to challenge traditional approaches and reshape how property is bought and sold in the UK, with a focus on transparency, professionalism, and better outcomes for all parties involved.
CEO of Hamilton Fraser
The HFIS group started as a niche insurance broker focused on the private rented and aesthetic sectors in 1996. Now an established company of over 11 brands and services to the industry, the HFIS group includes Total Landlord, six time award winner of ‘Best Landlord Insurance Provider’ and Hamilton Fraser, ‘Best Specialist Insurance Provider 2023’. Over the years, they have grown to include government authorised schemes such as mydeposits and targeted acquisitions, extending our roots through partnerships with trade bodies and regulatory organisations.
Helen has been writing about property for many years and as well as writing for LandlordZONE and other property industry titles, has worked for Trinity Mirror’s local newspapers, and started her career at the Brighton Argus.
Kim has a strong background in the lettings industry, having worked in Property Management since 1999. Starting out as a Property Manager, she then worked her way through the ranks, spending several years at Countrywide Plc, before receiving her promotion to Director of Property Management and joining Romans in 2018. Now as Group Director of Property Management for LRG, Kim oversees the running of a large, national team who serve circa 60,000 tenancies across the UK, whilst developing the division’s range of services for new and existing customers.
The Landlord Sales Agency retains unrivalled experience in the landlord property sales industry having purchased over 300 buy to let properties over the last 15 years. Their expert knowledge provides them with a unique understanding of the challenges you face, both in running your properties and selling a property portfolio.
Since 1999, LandlordZONE® has been the UK’s leading landlord website, providing property news, advice, legal information and insight for the rental property industry. With over 60,000 members worldwide, LandlordZONE brings an online community of landlords and agents together and provides them with a forum for public discussion on the latest property news. Supporting the journey of a landlord is at the heart of what we do – the website provides free access to comprehensive, educational and reliable information that landlords can utilise throughout their landlord journey. We are dedicated to the publication of unbiased and factual news reporting, working with various property professionals to create a trustworthy, professional and respected community for anyone interested in property.
Leaders is one of the UK's premier estate and letting agents, with more than 100 branches across the country offering a host of property services.
MFB is an award-winning mortgage broker covering all areas of property finance, including buy to let, commercial, and homebuyer mortgages, as well as development and short-term finance. With over 33 years of experience, our team’s knowledge and expertise are unrivalled, making us the broker you can trust. We pride ourselves on our 4.9-star Trustpilot rating and strive to deliver excellence for every single client. When you work with MFB, we take the stress out of your mortgage application process. As a whole-of-market mortgage broker, we’ll find you the best rate for your needs, giving you confidence in your property finance decisions. We proudly recommend MFB as LandlordZONE's official Mortgage Broker Partner, recognising its expertise in the field.
Maria is a journalist who oversees the operations of LandlordZONE behind the scenes, producing news articles and content focused on the private renter sector. She delivers clear, well-researched, and engaging stories that connect with a wide audience, working alongside editor Nigel Lewis.
Michael Lever is a commercial property specialist with a career spanning more than five decades, with particular expertise in rent reviews, lease renewals, business tenancies, and shop property. Educated at the City of London School, he began his professional career in 1967 at Montagu Evans in London before joining his late father’s firm, Fineman Lever & Company, chartered surveyors, in 1971. In 1975, Michael established his own practice, pioneering a specialist focus on rent review and lease renewal work. Originally based in Harrow, North West London, he later relocated his office to Ledbury, Herefordshire, while continuing to advise on properties primarily across London, the South East, and North West England. Alongside client work, Michael has made a longstanding contribution to professional practice and market understanding through extensive writing on rent reviews, business tenancies, and commercial property. Since the late 1970s, he has published a series of influential pamphlets and booklets on rent review methodology, negotiation psychology, auctions, and retail investment, many of which have been widely cited and adopted across the profession. His work has been referenced in legal texts and academic commentary, reflecting its impact on industry thinking. Michael’s writing and commentary have appeared in leading property, legal, and business publications, including the Financial Times, Estates Gazette, Property Week, Retail Week, Investor’s Chronicle, and professional journals serving solicitors, surveyors, and arbitrators. In 1995, he was awarded a prize for an essay on the future of town centres and retailing in a competition sponsored by Marks & Spencer, and in 1996 he received a Certificate of Academic Standing from the The Law Society. He has also served as a guest editor and contributor across a range of professional platforms and newsletters, and since 2022 has written regularly for the LandlordZONE monthly newsletter and contributed to its commercial property forum. Michael is known for a tailored, analytical approach to rent reviews, combining technical expertise with commercial insight. His services are frequently recommended by chartered surveyors, solicitors, accountants, and business advisers, and many clients have worked with him on a long-term basis.
The National Landlord Investment Show is the UK’s Number One landlord & property investment exhibition. Our shows connect thousands of landlords, investors & property professionals and are a beacon for anyone with an interest in buy-to-let or the private rented sector. We have everything you could conceivably need as a landlord or potential investor, including Legal Advice, Finance Suppliers, Investment Opportunities, Tax Experts, Property Management, Education & Mentoring, Proptech, Furnishings / Decor and myriad other helpful services.
CEO of the UK's largest franchised property inventory management and property compliance reporting company - No Letting Go and CEO of Kaptur Software, mobile data collecting software for the property industry. A passionate supporter of the property industry. Previously developed the largest and most successful RE/MAX estate and letting agency in Kent and co-founded Search24 a specialist conveyancing search reports business.
Nigel Lewis is a property writer and editor with a 27-year track record working for national newspapers, magazines, websites and also leading content media agencies and portals. He has worked on a variety of titles including the Daily Mail and also edited Channel 4’s A Place in the Sun and Location, Location, Location magazines. Other roles have included being Head of Content at both PrimeLocation.com and Zoopla.co.uk, and he has appeared many times on TV and radio shows including the BBC’s One Show, LBC, Radio 5 Five Live and Talkradio stations. As well as editing LandlordNEWS he also writes estate agency websites, news platforms and leading property portals as well as for Phil Spencer’s MoveIQ platform. He also has one of the larger property industry followings in Twitter.
Paul Shamplina is the founder of Landlord Action.
We are a consumer redress scheme, authorised by the Government since 2014, to provide an impartial service that considers consumer complaints about a variety of property related issues. All property agents who carry out estate, lettings and property management work, have a legal responsibility to belong to a redress scheme and, if at any point, the consumer feels the service one of our members has provided falls short of what is expected, they may be able to raise a complaint. We also provide redress for other property professionals which includes landlords, and we offer dedicated tenancy mediation helping to resolve tenancy issues and prevent cases needing to go to court. Please note the Property Redress Scheme is not a regulator or an enforcement agency.
RWInvest is an award-winning property investment company with over 17 years of industry experience and an extensive track record of successfully completed housing projects.
Ryan Shaban is a skilled paralegal at Landlord Action with a strong background in civil litigation and property law. He has successfully navigated contentious disputes, including possession claims and debt recovery. Along with experience in the property licensing sector, he has developed a sharp understanding of property regulations and legislation. Currently en route to qualifying as a solicitor, Ryan offers insightful perspectives on the evolving landscape of property law.
Sean Hooker is the Head of Redress at Property Redress. He is a Qualified Adjudicator (ACIArb), CEDR Accredited Mediator and has a Professional Award in Ombudsman and Complaints Handling Practice (Queen Margaret University and Ombudsman Association).
In-depth knowledge of tenancy deposit schemes, end of tenancy deposit resolution and complaint handling. With over 11 years in the industry and an understanding of some of the challenges faced by landlords, agents and tenants my training focuses on best practice evidence for negotiation, early resolution and adjudication.
I have been a qualified solicitor since 2010 and have worked with HFIS since 2012. With nearly two decades of experience in the lettings industry, I oversee the day-to-day operations of several key schemes at HFIS, including the mydeposits tenancy deposit protection scheme, Property Redress - the government-authorised consumer redress scheme for sales, lettings, and property management agents, and Client Money Protect, the largest client money protection scheme for independent property agents. Throughout my career, I have worked at the forefront of the significant regulatory and industry changes that have shaped the lettings sector over the past decade.
Having built up a small portfolio of these properties he managed them alongside his full-time career in further and higher education. Tom subsequently founded the first landlord website in the UK back in 1999 – LandlordZONE – and is also a recognised writer on the subject of residential and commercial property. Tom has been a regular contributor to real estate journals, blogs, and a speaker at property events for nearly 20 years and now spends his time researching and writing articles for LandlordZONE. He is also regularly quoted in articles.
Starting as an insurance broker in 1996 specialising in property and medical indemnity insurance, these two sectors remain at the heart of everything Total Landlord does. With over 25 years’ experience, Total Landlord continues to raise industry standards, deliver outstanding customer service, and find innovative and practical solutions for their customers’ unique needs. Total Landlord have always been there to help to support the things that matter most and provide a lifetime partnership with our customers.
mydeposits was founded in 2007, giving landlords, agents and tenants an alternative to the other two deposit protection schemes. Now, over a decade later, mydeposits are proud to still giving you a choice by offering all two types of deposit protection, insured and custodial.
Landlords in Wales could soon need a licence for holiday lets as the government bids to level the playing field with the PRS.
Landlords: stay compliant with legal obligations like safety checks, licences, deposits, and tenancy docs, plus follow best practice.
Finance experts believe landlords will elicit little sympathy if the Chancellor decides to go ahead with a rumoured tax grab.
A licensing expert has called for a national scheme to simplify councils’ disjointed approach to handing out justice for licensing breaches.
Chartered surveyor Clive Scrivener says properly regulated leasehold remains an efficient and proven structure for complex residential buildings.
North Warwickshire Council wants to restrict HMOs despite its very small percentage of shared housing.
Justice for Tenants has predicted a surge in Rent Repayment Order claims following the Chancellor’s failure to get a licence.
Paul Shamplina has warned that the Renters’ Rights Act could prove catastrophic for landlords trying to evict non-paying tenants.
RICS UK survey identifies a clear shift in mood across the commercial property sector
The Renters’ Rights Act ends Section 21 “no-fault” evictions; landlords must now use Section 8 grounds, with longer notice periods.
Rachel Reeves’ admission of breaching housing law neatly illustrates the challenges landlords face in keeping up with legislation.
Landlords across the country are enjoying better profits and yields than they have for several years, new research shows.
“Landlords rush to sell ahead of Renters' Rights Bill as taxes, rates, and reforms squeeze profits. Time to act is now.”
Landlords learn practical strategies to navigate 2025 property tax changes, from inheritance tax to SDLT and CGT planning.
Landlords have been warned to avoid the spread of phantom rumours about the Renters' Rights Act.
The London lettings agency at the centre of the Rachel Reeves selective licensing scandal has released a statement.
Landlords in Hillingdon will have the chance to comment on a new borough-wide additional HMO licensing scheme.
The Chancellor has been accused of “glaring hypocrisy” by a landlord impacted by the licensing scheme she pushed for in Leeds.
Many claims the Renters' Rights Act is pushing more landlords out but George Osborne's Section 24 changes are the real culprit, says expert.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has apologised to the Prime Minister for failing to get a selective licence for her London rental property.
The day of the long-awaited abolition of Section 21 “no-fault” evictions has finally arrived
The Law Society has warned that the courts aren’t ready for an expected rise in hearings created by the Renters’ Rights Act.
Most of Westminster’s private landlords will be covered by a huge new selective licensing scheme when it launches next month.
An Edinburgh landlord has been fined for renting out an unlicensed flat in the first prosecution under the country’s short-term lets licensing scheme.
A startup on a mission to revolutionise student rentals aims to sign up one million students within the next year.
The government has squandered a chance to help both animal-loving tenants and landlords, according to pet campaigners.
The Mortgage Works is improving its application process and speeding up lending decisions for landlords.
Landlords and agents face a draconian and new set of investigative powers given to councils by the Act.
The huge reforms that the Act bring in are now law although secondary legislative and regulatory changes will be needed to make it go live fully.
Islington to increase coverage to ten wards and raise the scheme's per-property fee to £850.
The government has promised to publish a timetable on when Awaab’s Law will include private landlords.
Landlords in Northern Ireland will soon have to pay more for an HMO licence as part of a crackdown on the sector.
Landlords and tenants are both feeling the pinch as affordability remains stretched across the PRS.
The prospect of the passing of the Renters Rights Act means for many landlords, the exit lights are flashing
The Renters’ Rights Bill is almost here. Change is certain but timing isn’t. Now’s the moment to prepare, not pause.
Landlords in Bury hoping to convert their property to an HMO could soon have to meet tougher planning restrictions.
A new AI tool aims to help renters secure a rental property by sending alerts to their inbox before other platforms.
A group of six leading freeholders and property industry groups have failed in their High Court bid to reverse last year’s leasehold reform legislatio
The Telegraph appears to be at odds with its readers after a supportive article about rental reforms drew widespread opposition.
London’s 20% affordable fast-track aims to revive stalled sites and boost housing starts, but delivery - not policy - will be the real test.
Local councils are using arm’s-length companies to serve Section 21 eviction notices, impacting landlords ahead of upcoming legal changes.
Most brokers’ landlord clients are set to slim down their portfolios if National Insurance is applied to rental income.
Don’t let the headline mislead, it must be tempered by a realistic appraisal of the markets
Rental reform campaigner labels PRS policies an “unmitigated disaster” as he celebrates the imminent Renters’ Rights Act.
A summary of the Renters’ Rights Bill’s legislative path and the forthcoming changes it brings to the private rented sector.
A letting agency has been set up in the capital for socially minded landlords keen to be part of a more inclusive PRS.
Renters' Rights Bill has been voted through by MPs and will now go to the King for Royal Assent.
The Autumn Budget lands 26 Nov 2025. Tax hikes may target landlords—stay alert to NI on rental profits, CGT changes & MTD rollout.
Nottingham Council has announced new penalties to tackle poor practice – but admits it is late to the party.
Councillors in Rotherham are pushing ahead with selective licensing despite opposition from both landlords and tenants.
Medway Council has announced plans to introduce both selective and additional licensing schemes next summer.
Croydon landlords face having to join a selective licensing scheme in the borough after a five-year break.
Rightmove launches free webinar to help landlords prepare for major legal changes from the Renters' Rights Bill. Join Oct 22 at 7pm.
Landlord sell-offs fuel student housing crisis, increasing homelessness risk as students face sudden displacement and councils struggle to cope.
New Home Office data shows that Right to Rent fines have surged to more than £4.2 million since late 2024.
Landlords renting out homes in parts of Scunthorpe now need a selective licence.
A National Insurance grab could create renewed investment from older landlords and reshape the BTL market.
Renters are most likely to turn to social media to solve issues caused by mould as they are unsure about their legal rights.
Universal Credit changes and LHA freeze leave landlords facing longer arrears, slower recovery, and greater financial risk.
Student rental arrears could climb when the Renters’ Rights Bill is introduced, a letting expert has warned.
More landlords in a key London borough are to face selective licensing if councillors in Enfield get their way following a 12-week consultation due to
The government has dismissed MPs’ calls to conduct a comprehensive review of the “dysfunctional” County Courts.
With experienced landlords leaving in their droves, we now see an influx of accidental landlords
Labour deputy leader hopeful Lucy Powell has praised the government for taking on landlords' "vested interests".
A leading letting agent has expressed disappointment over Labour’s unwillingness to listen to concerns about the Renters’ Rights Bill.
Housing ministry data shows 'landlord selling up' remains a key reason why tenants have to move out and seek help from their council.
Asylum leasing offers landlords guaranteed rent, but risks, strict contracts, and ethical issues mean due diligence is essential.
Green Party's anti-landlord stance sparks sell-off as landlords fear policy impact - exit firms report surge in portfolio sales.
MPs will have their last chance to study the Renters’ Rights Bill when it goes back to the House of Commons next week.
Reeves signals possible tax hikes ahead of Nov Budget, with NI on rental profits still under review amid fiscal tightening.
Generation Rent has taken the credit for keeping ‘pro landlord’ amendments out of the Renters’ Rights Bill.
More landlords in Leeds will need to apply for a licence when the council launches an extended scheme next February.
Commercial landlords are facing a nightmare situation; a race to upgrade their energy efficiency standards, many with an uncertain outcome
Comments made by Paul Johnson to NRLA as Labour tries to position private landlords are 'ripe for extra taxes' ahead of next month's budget.
An energy efficiency expert has warned landlords to “do it right or don’t bother” when it comes to insulating their properties.
The John Lewis Partnership is to start work on building 170 rental homes in Reading.
Landlords, agents and charities have warned that inadequate Local Housing Allowance rates are pushing renters to the cliff edge.
Peer says during Lords debate that Renters' Rights Bill is not proportionate in its approach balancing tenant and landlord needs.
A Scottish firm is hoping to convince landlords in the West Country to let it take the strain in the short-let market.
Councils issuing no-fault evictions via legal workarounds, despite pledges to abolish Section 21.
A landlord who destroyed his tenant’s home following an illegal eviction has been ordered to pay her £53,000 in damages.
A staggering 98% of homes with external wall insulation installed under the ECO scheme need work to correct major issues.
Hounslow says it is on the hunt for rogue and non-compliant landlords and agents within its borders.
Peers are hoping they can convince the government to reconsider key changes to the Renters’ Rights Bill around possession grounds.
Landlords face a tough 2025: tax hikes, digital reporting & the Renters' Rights Bill demand smart planning to protect income & stay compliant.
The PRS should fund local authority regulation, says the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
Millennial landlords account for a record 50% of shareholders in new buy-to-let limited companies set up this year.
Cost of premium is always front of mind when landlords take out insurance, but under-insuring can be a very costly mistake
Properties that let the sector down are in the minority, a regulation expert will tell the upcoming NRLA conference.
Renters in London and the South East now need to spend less of their pay on rent, according to Propertymark.
Tenants who are afraid to blow the whistle on bad practice are inadvertently contributing to poor HMOs.
MP's £2k HMO-linked hospitality sparks debate on PRS ethics. Landlords face rising scrutiny, compliance pressure, and policy shifts.
A landlord who illegally kicked out his tenant and took their belongings has been fined.
A court ruling has highlighted the importance of informing tenants when landlords move their deposit between schemes.
Landlords and letting agents are being warned by official bodies to be vigilant against payment diversion fraud within the private rented sector.
Good landlords are leaving the PRS - rising costs, regulation, and tax changes are driving out the best in the sector.
Letting agents report that landlord instructions have fallen to their lowest level since May 2020.
A landlord who was criticised by a judge for his “appalling behaviour” must pay tenants a whopping £25,542.
A Conservative government would abolish stamp duty on primary residences but not for second home purchasers or landlords, leader Kemi Badenoch reveals
A Tory activist says the PRS will shrink if the government presses on with “politically motivated tax raids”.
Renters now need a £44,400 salary to afford the average property, according to Propertymark’s Rental price and average salary tracker.
A successful portfolio landlord has encouraged BTL investors not to buy on a “hope and a prayer of capital growth” this year.
A rogue landlord has been handed a £9,000 bill after he repeatedly ignored warnings to make his HMO safer.
A pub landlord revolt has exposed the flaws in Britain’s Business Rates System
A single semicolon in a service clause cost a landlord dearly. Why notice wording decides if eviction fails.
2026 urges landlords to regain control: easing rates, strong demand and professional systems turn resilience into steady momentum.
Landlords and agents with properties in Bradford have failed to pay more than £1.5 million in civil penalty notices since 2018.
Landlords in Thurrock have managed to halt the Essex borough’s selective licencing scheme, forcing the council to respond to a legal claim.
A landlord who didn’t visit his unlicensed rental property for more than a decade has been handed a £9,360 rent repayment order.
UK landlords face fines and bans under Renters’ Rights Act 2025; many are exiting now to protect equity and avoid enforcement.
Build-to-rent giant Grainger has been handed a high-profile boost after billionaire Mike Ashley acquired a 3.1% interest.
Hundreds of thousands of tenants could get the housing element of Universal Credit incorrectly stopped, warns a benefits expert.
A new Private Members’ Bill aims to keep empty properties on the valuation list and hold private landlords to account.
Tax rule changes are about to affect anyone holding commercial property in a SIPP
Scottish councils could get more choice in how they design and apply visitor levies on accommodation including short-term lets.
A tax advisor has urged landlords to get hold of new software ahead of the 6th April implementation date.
Average rents in England hit their lowest levels for nine months during December, although 2026 could still be a record-breaking year.
Landlords spend between 25% and 45% of their gross rental income on running costs, including maintenance and insurance.
A record number of licensing schemes launched in the UK last year as councils took advantage of more relaxed rules.
A rogue landlord who repeatedly put vulnerable tenants at risk has been banned from letting properties for two years.
Latest local housing allowance news and what it means for landlords in 2026.
Average UK rents fell slightly to £1,317 in December, down 1.5% on the previous month but still 2.6% higher than December 2024.
Landlords in Portsmouth have urged the government to draft legislation minimising collateral damage to the PRS.
Landlords in Northern Ireland have been urged to share their views on proposed extended notice to quit periods.
Happy New Year! Landlords, beat the rush and sell now to get top prices before the Renters’ Rights Act hits. We’ll handle it all!
A licensing expert warns that the swathe of legislative changes will lead to a “race to the bottom” in 2026.
As 2026 begins, clearer communication and early resolution can prevent disputes, with expanded redress and the new Ombudsman supporting fair outcomes
Providing Tenant References - without creating a legal risk. Landlords are often asked for a reference for a previous tenant, what should you do?
Government schemes don’t pause at Christmas. Our teams keep services running, meeting KPIs, resolving cases and releasing funds.
Location, Location, Location TV show star Phil Spencer has been recognised for his work with St Mungo's.
Havering Council is to launch new extended selective and additional licensing schemes in March – and is hiking fees for both.
Generation Rent and the Renters’ Reform Coalition have renewed calls for rent controls, arguing that the Renters’ Rights Act does not go far enough.
The government has confirmed that short-term let landlords should soon expect to be part of a registration scheme.
What have the many changes in 2025 really meant for UK landlords – and where is all this heading?
Residential landlords usually can’t reclaim VAT, but careful planning on developments or conversions may allow reduced rates or recovery.
We all hope you enjoy your Christmas and New Year festive celebrations whatever you are doing.
The number of buy-to-let mortgage products has surged by 68% since last Christmas, while average mortgage rates for investors have fallen.
Anger is growing over the government’s failure to introduce the delayed Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill.
A landlord who blamed the council’s website for his failure to make a licence application has been handed a Rent Repayment Order.
A property company pair in North London face paying the largest landlord fine so far during 2025 after illegally converting house into flats.
Fixed-rate buy-to-let mortgages offer predictable payments, ideal for UK and expat landlords managing budgets.
The Green party has admitted it doesn’t want to get rid of private landlords - just make life more difficult for them.
The number of tenants being asked to provide a guarantor has jumped sharply in the last year, according to Generation Rent.
Telford & Wrekin Council has revealed that landlords would be expected to pay a hefty £1,522 fee under licensing plans.
Landlords who intentionally or unwittingly rent out unlicensed properties to tenants in receipt of benefits are to face a new and draconian scheme.
After years of political wrangling, consultations and half-measures in legislation, leasehold reform in England finally got some movement
Landlords in Scotland should brace themselves for a potential rise in property income tax, according to one financial expert.
Leading leasehold practitioner says leaseholders are getting tired of empty Government promises to end 'feudal' system.
2025 has pushed landlords to the brink as new laws, court delays, rising taxes and fines hit at once, driving exits, shrinking supply and higher rents
A man has been jailed for 21 years for attempting to kill his landlord in a violent attack.
A judge has ruled that simply plugging in a microwave is not enough to turn a room into a self-contained flat.
Landlord tax is complex. Expert advice helps you stay compliant, avoid costly HMRC penalties, and structure buy-to-let income and gains tax-efficientl
EPLS shows landlords under strain, with many selling up and driving rents higher. Regulation is reshaping the sector toward fewer landlords.
A landlord pair have been fined for renting out an unlicensed and unsafe HMO where the fire brigade was called.
Some large lettings agents are denting residential landlords’ rental yields by over-inflating property management costs, says a London firm.
Scotland’s first Reform UK councillor has warned that build-to rent owning pension companies are going to accelerate rising rents.
The Bank of England Monetary Committee has today revealed its latest base rate decision.
Why do Rachel Reeve’s inheritance tax reforms affect property businesses owners — and what can they do about it?
Landlord Adam Lawrence admits he prefers first-time buyers to investors when selling his properties.
Selling a rental after section 21 is abolished? This podcast explains the new Ground 1A under the Renters’ Rights Act.
Nearly a third of homes for sale in London on Zoopla are former rented properties, prompting fears that more landlords are quitting.
A legal expert has urged landlords to consider rent rises before the Renters’ Rights Act brings in tighter rules next May.
Nigel Lewis looks at what landlords may face when the Private Sector Landlord Database goes live next year.
A landlord group has warned that maintaining detailed records will soon be vital for landlords and their agents.
VSD Properties UK Ltd has lost a £200,000 legal battle after failing to pay rates on a commercial property for years.
Generation Rent has renewed its calls for rent controls in Wales ahead of Senedd elections next May.
The average length of time private renters spent in their current home is at an all-time high, according to the English Housing Survey.
Licensing application delay reveals a “very poor state of administration” that could have broader consequences, says property lawyer.
Leaseholder landlords wanting to offer tenants superfast broadband will have more rights under new government plans.
The Autumn Budget - the latest attempt at reforms to stabilise a system kept alive for years by repeated short-term interventions
Research by Co-op Insurance reveals that 11% of renters have received a Section 21 eviction notice during their current tenancies.
The Government’s claim that evicting problem tenants will be easier following the abolishment of Section 21 evictions has been called into question.
A landlord family has been told to pay more than £900,000 for illegally converting an HMO.
Tenant group Acorn has had complaints of Norwich councillors being “disrespectful and hostile” towards its members dismissed.
With major landlord changes ahead, now’s the time to sell. Start before Christmas so your properties make progress while you relax.
On the latest episode of the LandlordZONE podcast, barrister Sonia Rai joins us for an in-depth discussion on pets in rented accommodation.
Higher Rate Additional Dwelling (HRAD) tax brought in £5.4 billion during the last financial year, a rise of £870 million.
Letting agents have blamed property taxes as one of the reasons for a big fall in landlords putting rental homes on the market.
Stoke-on-Trent Council will quiz tenants to help decide whether it needs to tighten up policies around HMOs.
The UK’s construction industry plunged into its sharpest downturn since the early months of the pandemic
A missing landlord address on a CP12 can make it non compliant and invalidate a Section 21 leading to costly delays. Always check and correct it.
Conservative councillors have called for a full investigation into Labour colleague Farhaan Rehman's position at three property firms.
Landlords are being urged to share their experiences of housing disrepair claims and the role of claims management firms.
Rental demand has dropped to a six-year low after net migration fell sharply, and first-time buyers took advantage of better mortgage deals.
New research shows non-compliance with anti-money laundering rules is widespread within the sourcing sector.
The Budget hits landlords hard: new council tax surcharge and 2% property income tax raise effective rates, squeezing small landlords further.
Landlords could be fined if they fail to stop tenants continually putting rubbish in the wrong bin under new waste regulations.
The number of single-property landlords has halved over the past 15 years as portfolio operators have risen, says Dan Clinton.
A landlord mistakenly believed his property had been licensed by a rent guarantee firm which scammed him out of £15,000.
Additional licensing and an Article 4 direction are a step closer to being introduced in Telford & Wrekin.
A landlord and letting agent have been ordered to pay a total of £41,400 for renting out a cockroach-infested property in Cardiff.
Landlords and agents must prepare for the Renters Rights Act by May 2026, with rising expectations around compliance, clarity and accountability.
The average possession case with continual rent arrears cost London-based landlords £22,968 in unpaid rent this year.
Well-intentioned regulation doesn’t automatically translate into better outcomes, according to the NRLA.
Paul Shamplina says rising taxes push landlords out and rents up. This Budget is a wake-up call to know your numbers.
Official analysis of the Government’s recent survey of landlords has revealed the ongoing problems being created by Labour’s squeeze on the private.
Nigel Lewis talks with The Mortgage Work’s Dan Clinton and Nationwide’s Andrew Harvey on PRS trends, regulation and lender support.
On the latest episode of the LandlordZONE podcast, barrister Sonia Rai joins us for an in-depth discussion on rent review clauses.
Hello Neighbour has teamed up with Currys Business to help landlords save money when buying appliances.
A leasehold lawyer has urged the government to go further in its reforms after one property manager was quizzed by the Housing Minister.
Propertymark has urged the Welsh Government to take urgent action to encourage investment in the PRS.
Scotland’s housing crisis will worsen unless the Government gives private landlords more time to upgrade their properties.
Peterborough is set to introduce an additional licensing scheme despite opposition from landlords.
Voluntary tax disclosures from landlords who have underpaid netted HMRC an extra £107 million last year.
A new poll has revealed a decline in deposit protection compliance and significant inconsistencies in landlord behaviour.
Student housing won’t be covered by rent controls in the Housing (Scotland) Bill after a parliamentary vote.
Private landlords have borrowed millions more to improve their properties this year, according to new data.
Salford has approved a selective licensing scheme for parts of Broughton, Kersal, and Broughton Park.
A growing number of landlords are showing more interest in two-year fixes and tracker options when remortgaging.
Older tenants are increasingly choosing alternative deposit products, in line with growth in 55+ households in the PRS.
A new AI tool combines financial modelling and local market intelligence to give BTL landlords a smarter way to invest.
Broxtowe Council has become the first local authority in England to formally serve a High Street Rental Auction notice.
Landlords in Croydon have been encouraged to use an early-intervention service before asking tenants to move out.
Thurrock landlords have failed to persuade the council that a scheme is unnecessary and too expensive.
A benefits expert has urged landlords not to succumb to tenants’ demands to pay them off after building up rent arrears.
Holiday-let landlords will have to register their properties and collect a £1.30 per-person, per-night fee from guests.
mydeposits and Fiixit have teamed up to help landlords streamline property repairs and build better relationships with tenants.
The Bank of England has voted to hold the base rate at 4% as inflationary pressures persist.
The Scottish Greens have called on the country's government to match protections coming into place in England.
House share availability has dropped by almost -60% in some parts of England, sparking fears of an HMO landlord exodus.
The Renters’ Rights Bill will be back in the House of Lords on 14th October for its final stages before becoming law.
Landlord Janice Pope was ordered to pay nearly £3,500 after ignoring the threat of legal action.
Two letting agents have been expelled from The Property Ombudsman after failing to transfer rental payments received from tenants.
Scores of private landlords in Basildon could have to pay a licence fee if the council goes ahead with a selective licensing scheme.
Nearly 60% of BTL landlords have no intention of selling any properties in the next 12 months.
The Renters’ Rights Bill isn’t likely to return to Parliament until after the party conferences in mid-October.
A man who took revenge on his former landlord by setting fire to his garage has been handed a five-year sentence.
Newly agreed rents in Great Britain fell -0.4% to £1,387 per month in the year to August.
Tenants have been ejected from Lord Alli's house - which was then re-let at a higher rent.
Rental reforms are fuelling relocation-style, short-term renting, causing landlords sudden void periods and unexpected costs.
Mick Roberts has accused Nottingham Council of double standards after it dropped a licensing condition.
A landlord continued to rent out her unlicensed and unsafe HMO where one tenant was electrocuted, a tribunal has heard.
Thurrock landlords will be hit by a pricey new HMO licensing scheme as number of new schemes this year hits record
Seven in ten landlords are now open to tenants personalising their homes, while a third of tenants get involved in decoration plans.
Fergus and Judith Wilson say their reputation isn't justified, and argue that they are good landlords.
Landlords would be exempt from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ plans for a national property tax but could ultimately pay higher prices for homes.
Homes within the private rented sector aren’t the poor relation portrayed by tenant groups when it comes to energy efficiency
Coventry Council has handed out £278,782 in landlord fines so far this year, including prosecutions, financial penalties and rent repayment orders.
Criminals presenting as landlords are conning would-be tenants across London out of thousands of pounds a day.
Larger, professional landlords are best placed to take the private rented sector says Sam Humphreys.
Landlord Fergus Wilson has rejected his label as the ‘most hated landlord’ in Britain and insists his policy of vetting tenants has always been fair.
A fed-up landlord has slammed the legal system for unfairly favouring poorly-behaved tenants after a brutal eviction.
Controversial landlord Fergus Wilson faces a £60,000 repair bill after three of his rental properties were turned into cannabis factories.
Landlords have been warned by the Government to begin researching available software before tax returns begin to go digital next April.
A reporter who responded to adverts in shop windows in east London for a ‘bedspace’ in shared rooms found unsanitary and overcrowded unlicensed homes.
Marcel Price is considering converting his properties into short-term holiday lets due to fears over the Renters’ Rights Bill.
Lawyer David Smith casts an expert eye over the legislation and divines when its different parts will become law.
Former enfant terrible of the publishing world, James Brown, has revealed his tips for successful holiday let.
Benefits landlord Mick Roberts has slammed Nottingham Council for its inflexible stance on licensing fees for homes he’s trying to sell.
Generation Rent has called for a complete overhaul of the deposit system amid claims that it is failing renters and lining landlords’ pockets.
A council-run scheme to help people facing homelessness access private rented homes is proving a success.
Scotland’s new Housing Secretary has been warned not to push rent controls over housing growth.
Landlords in the North East are being urged to sign up for charity boxing event, Rumble with the Agents.
The Renters’ Rights Bill won’t receive Royal Assent until after the parliamentary summer break.
Landlords celebrated 40 years of Portsmouth & District Private Landlords Association (PDPLA) with a garden party for old and new members.
Local authorities will be able to enter private rented properties without informing landlords in advance.
Landlords could get caught out by tougher rules around discrimination unless they evidence legitimate reasons.
Blogger and former Tory politician says new pet acceptance rules legalise trespass by livestock.
Landlords in Scunthorpe have called for judicial reform after their bid to challenge an upcoming selective licensing scheme failed.
Letting agents across the UK have expressed fears about landlords quitting in their droves ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act.
Scotland’s landlords have urged its government to pause additional stamp duty payments in a bid to alleviate its housing emergency.
The Renters' Rights Bill now looks more likely to be passed before the summer recess.
HMO landlords face paying out £1,570 for a licence when Camden Council renews its additional scheme in December.
A new body will help decide rents in a bid to prevent over-loading the tribunal service with rent disputes.
A landlord has been found guilty of illegally letting two ‘party flats’ after neighbours complained about excessive noise.
AdvoCATS has launched initiative after Labour decided inexplicably not to allow landlords to require tenants to take out pet insurance.
Lord Hacking tells housing minister Government is 'plain wrong' in its insistence on banning fixed-term tenancies.
Brighton & Hove Council has given the go-ahead for a crackdown on short lets in a bid to reclaim homes.
A letting agent who was fined for letting a room in an unlicensed HMO has won his appeal.
Landlords with existing tenancy agreements which have rent payable in advance can continue collecting it until the tenancy ends.
The Renters’ Rights Bill is being held up and isn’t expected to become law until at least the autumn, according to reports.
Nearly a quarter of tenants face being moved out of their homes when landlords start energy efficiency improvements.
Landlords will need to foot the bill for damage caused by pets under a last-minute amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill.
Latest scheme to launch is one of 26 launched so far - making 2025 a 'record breaking year' for HMO and selective licensing.
Newly-minted housing minister in Scotland unable to recall key statistics from her department during TV interview.
The opaque Universal Credit rental payments will cause landlords even more headaches when the Renters' Rights Bill goes live.
Lawyer David Smith looks at several clauses within the Act which appear to mandate local authorities to bring all errant landlords to book.
The next stage of the Renters’ Rights Bill has been scheduled for 1st July, raising the prospect that it could become law before parliamentary summer recess.
The Eastern Landlords Association has condemned comments labelled “unprofessional and disgusting” recorded its annual conference.
Scotland's parliament has finished scrutiny of its Government's plans to restrict how landlords can raise rents, and much more.
Landlords have been urged to join a legal action to challenge Leicester Council’s “unreasonably extortionate” selective licensing fees.
A property lawyer has warned that landlords might fail to realise their tenant has given notice after a court ruled that a WhatsApp exchange was sufficient to create a contract.
HMOs in Southend face a crackdown as the council considers proposals to limit landlords’ future applications.
Upcoming changes to EPCs next month could end up costing landlords more and see properties downgraded if they don’t have energy upgrade documents, it has been claimed.
A tenant has built up more than £10,000 in rent arrears after the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) refused to accept her landlord’s word that the rent had increased.
Landlords could face higher mortgage rates for longer after inflation jumped by more than expected last month to 3.5%.
Duncan McLennan says harking back to previous rent control experiments isn't realistic, and that a 'revolution in home building' is needed instead.
Renters' Rights Bill will also end the 'flexibility' of tenure that landlords and tenants have been enjoying for decades.
The government has been warned that its failure to acknowledge the true state of the courts risks eroding landlord confidence.
A fall in the number of bungalows to rent is impacting the growing number of older and disabled tenants.
A landlord pair have failed to convince a tribunal judge that their tenants’ relationship excused them from getting an HMO licence.
The government has revealed that it is looking into measures that will add landlords’ eviction activity to the looming PRS database.
Tewkesbury Council is bucking the national trend by punishing landlords with failing EPCs.
Two landlord brothers have been fined £20,000 and put on the rogue landlord database after failing to license their overcrowded HMO.
Letting agents have been warned to heed legal changes that will impact their dealings with tenants and landlords.
Landlords struggling to get their properties back have been urged to consider enforcing their judgments through the High Court.
UK Finance has warned that mortgaged landlords’ properties won’t reach EPC C until between 2037 and 2043 – way off the expected 2030 target.
The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4.25% from 4.5% in a boost to landlord borrowing.
Sefton Council has been rapped on the knuckles for wrongly advising a tenant he could stay put, despite knowing it could not prevent an eviction.
Letting agents have warned that introducing rent controls for purpose-built student accommodation in Scotland will have a “chilling” effect on investment.
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