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Add a Middle East war, souring mortgage costs and a political crisis at home. What does all this mean for the rental market?
Landlords in Telford and Wrekin will have to fork out £1,522 for a licence when the council’s new additional scheme launches in August.
Build-to-rent developments will suffer if the government U-turns on rent controls, according to Real Estate:UK.
A legal expert has warned that the era of advisory letters is over as councils have started to move straight to formal enforcement.
Wales landlords must update contracts by June 2026 as new law bans discrimination against tenants with children or on benefits.
Losing Section 21 is set to cause big headaches for HMO landlords dealing with extremes of anti-social behaviour.
Large portfolio landlords could get a new portfolio-based exemption as part of legislative changes to improve PRS energy ratings.
Rental growth in Scotland dipped from 4.4% at the start of last year to just 0.2% by year-end, according to the latest figures.
The number of pet-friendly rental adverts has barely changed in the last year, despite upcoming changes in the Renters’ Rights Act.
The government has announced a cap on ground rents which is set to transform the residential leasehold market.
UK estate agencies face rising fines as HMRC steps up AML enforcement, naming firms that missed registration, controls.
A lettings expert has urged the property sector to back a national housing committee to come up with long-term strategy.
New rules banning discrimination against tenants with children or those receiving benefits will come into force in Wales on 1st June.
A rogue landlord who refused to fix up his two dangerous HMOs has had them shut down by Tamworth Borough Council.
Rightmove’s challenge, and its latest Commercial Property Tracker shows commercial property sector remains positive
Nearly 9 in 10 landlords worry about Making Tax Digital, with many unsure how to prepare ahead of April 2026 rollout.
The industrial sector continued to lead the way for commercial real estate in the UK with demand to lease in Q4 up 11% year on year.
Rents to rise modestly in 2026 as supply improves, demand softens and the Renters’ Rights Act reshapes the lettings market.
The government has insisted tribunals will be ready for an expected increase in rent review hearings after 1st May.
A landlord who let out an unlicensed, mouldy and unsafe home has been told by a court to pay more than £15,000.
With new redress rules coming, landlords should handle concerns early, communicate clearly, keep records and see ombudsman support as protection.
Most landlords appear cautiously optimistic about their portfolios and future investment in the PRS despite tax and regulatory pressures.
Legal experts have warned landlords to be wary of using AI for advice amid reports of tribunal judges finding inaccuracies.
Short let landlords have been told that their properties won’t have to achieve an EPC C by 2030, unlike the rest of the PRS.
Council tax hikes, business rates traps and the real cost of owning a second home or furnish holiday let
Guaranteed rent firm Elliot Leigh has partnered with another eight councils as they look for alternatives to costly nightly paid accommodation.
Landlords in Scotland are to get new timescales on dealing with damp and mould in a bid to better protect tenants in the PRS.
The government has confirmed that all private landlords must get their rental properties up to an EPC C by 1st October 2030.
UK landlords are selling up in record numbers as regulation and rising costs shrink rental supply and intensify pressure on tenants.
Salford Council hopes to crack down on poorly converted HMOs after 99% failed to meet housing and fire safety standards.
New research finds flats and terraced homes saw the strongest gains in yield last year, although HMOs still offer the best returns.
When licensing schemes expire or renew, landlords can face unexpected compliance risks if conditions, fees or designations change.
The government has published details of what landlords must put into tenancy agreements under the Renters’ Rights Act.
Landlords with homes covered by Tandridge Council now face tougher restrictions on converting small HMOs.
Landlords have been warned to be extra careful if trying to find loopholes in the Renters’ Rights Act.
Selective licensing is expanding across England, catching many landlords unaware and increasing compliance risks, costs and penalties.
Just 10.9% of properties in Great Britain were bought by landlords in 2025, down from 12% in 2024, new figures show.
It’s that time of year again, the tax deadline looms, the end of the month is neigh
Commercial landlords should consider bringing forward lease renewal negotiations to this year ahead of a proposed ban on upward-only rent hikes.
A rethink of sentencing for housing offences including illegal eviction could see councils revert from using civil penalty notices.
A landlord pair have lost their appeal against a £579,000 bill following a long-running legal battle with Camden Council.
A substantial increase in the number of BTL mortgages and remortgages suggests a positive rate of rental investment activity.
A new organisation has been set up to unify local and regional landlord associations around the country.
A rogue landlord has been hit with a whopping £81,000 fine for renting out an illegal outbuilding
Some landlords say buy-to-let is dead, while others see an expansionary buying opportunity. One landlord thinks it’s bonanza time
Great Yarmouth landlords have won the backing of their local MP in a campaign to pause the council’s upcoming selective scheme.
A rogue landlord who took a ‘devil-may-care’ attitude to compliance has been handed a 10-year ban from renting out properties for ten years.
Landlords have labelled the Scottish Budget a disappointment after the government failed to rule out future property income tax hikes.
Two thirds of landlords plan to use specialist purchase vehicles for buy-to-let property purchases, according to Paragon Bank.
Landlords in Leeds have launched a GoFundMe campaign in a bid to make the city council rethink plans for a selective licensing scheme.
A property tribunal has banned Liverpool-based Roach Estates & Property Management Ltd for one year.
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
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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.
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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.
Unhappy tenants typically don’t bother complaining because they're unwilling to stir up trouble, think it’s too much hassle or fear retaliation.
Almost half of landlords plan to increase rents due to planned tax hikes next year.
New proposal suggests charging National Insurance on rental profits and introducing rent caps to help tenants while protecting landlords.
Landlords and tenants face new notice rules after 1 May 2026. Here’s what counts as valid notice under periodic tenancies.
Company Directors face tighter requirements - this article explains what the new tax return rules mean for you
A lettings agent and property developer has been given a suspended prison sentence after fraudulently obtaining two loans.
Manchester has taken top spot for the second year running as the best city in the UK for landlords to invest in.
Two landlords have been handed big fines for failing to improve hazards in their rental properties.
A new platform aims to help tenants build a comprehensive pet profile so landlords and agents can review their pet’s history.
Nearly four in ten landlords plan to refinance during the next year, according to research from Pegasus Insight.
A landlord claimed he didn’t know his property was being let as an HMO – despite occasionally sleeping there.
Landlords who want to challenge a civil penalty imposed by their local council will have to fork out £200, plus a hearing fee of £300.
A think tank has called for the government to stabilise rents, with annual increases limited by a ‘double lock’ to either inflation or wage growth.
New deputy Hackney mayor Dylan Law says private landlords shouldn’t make a profit and could reduce rents by thousands of pounds.
EPC “C” by 2030 – landlords, how do you plan to meet this new high standard?
The SNP has managed to retain control in Holyrood while Plaid Cymru looks set to be the biggest party in the Senedd followed by Reform UK.
Landlords and second-home buyers now generate most Stamp Duty revenue in over half of England’s councils.
Reform UK’s big gains across England in the local elections could herald more councils taking a harder line on HMOs.
Landlords’ expectations for their lettings business have fallen to the lowest level since Q2 2023, according to new research.
May 2026 marks a new era for landlords: adapt to rental reforms, prioritise compliance and navigate change.
Landlords in County Durham and Liverpool will be encouraged to share their views on selective licensing schemes.
A landlord has been told to pay his former tenant £12,555 after he locked her out of his rental property when the ceiling collapsed.
Data reveals 80% of recorded rent appeals were taking more than 10 weeks to decide before the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act.
Section 21 ban pushes all evictions to courts, causing delays, rising case backlogs and uncertainty for landlords using Section 8 claims.
The NRLA has warned that new periodic tenancies and the end of Section 21 could make it harder for landlords to start green improvements.
A veteran landlord has just bought a 40‑property rental portfolio in the West Midlands at auction.
Allowing councils to charge double council tax on second homes has encouraged more owners to reclassify them as holiday lets and pay less tax.
Landlords in the north of England and the Midlands are more likely to recoup their initial investment in energy saving improvements.
Thousands of landlords have not engaged with guidance around the new information sheet, with weeks to go before the deadline.
A landlord who appealed against a housing penalty has had his fine increased to £10,500 at tribunal.
Transferring family wealth - what every landlord should know before HMRC gets there first…
The boss of big corporate landlord Grainger says having fewer small landlords will make it easier for renters to find a home.
Landlord groups and property experts have warned that ignorance and uncertainty surround new rental reforms.
The biggest changes to private renting in England for 40 years take effect today under the Renters’ Rights Act.
With a sluggish economy and a soft commercial property market with rising interest rates, the consequences may not be what the government intended?
Tenant swaps will become more common under the Renters’ Rights Act, bringing new challenges and potential risks, warns mydeposits.
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook has admitted the government won’t be able to abolish the leasehold system until after this Parliament.
Renters' Rights Act: The key changes to be aware of and the steps every landlord need to take.
The Bank has kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75% as it grapples with rising inflation and a weakening economy.
Reform UK MPs have called for tougher legislation around HMOs amid concerns of anti-social behaviour in their constituencies.
Property education is under growing scrutiny as concerns rise over transparency, consistency, and investor protection in an unregulated sector.
A landlord couple who were handed a huge fine for putting their tenants in danger have had an appeal partially upheld.
A legal expert has warned that landlords could still wait months for a rent rise to take effect – regardless of a potential rent freeze.
Landlords in Loughborough have won changes to Charnwood Council’s selective licensing scheme following a legal challenge.
Landlord Action’s Paul Shamplina will share frontline experience and practical advice at an upcoming information evening.
The government is reported to be considering a major U-turn on rent controls in a bid to ease the cost of living for voters.
Landlords could be made to let tenants install plug-in solar panels which are due to go on sale this summer.
Slough Council plans to introduce new selective and additional licensing schemes amid concerns over significant hazards in rental properties.
A landlord who visited her unlicensed HMO unannounced and entered tenants’ bedrooms has been told to pay them back £16,685.
Landlord wins compensation after letting agent failed to protect tenant deposit, exposing how “administrative errors” can trigger serious legal breach
Councils are relying on landlords as a safety net in housing crisis, worsening evictions, costs, and conflict for all sides.
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Housing minister Matthew Pennycook has reassured responsible landlords that they have nothing to fear from upcoming rental reforms.
The government has vowed to crack down on poor-quality supported housing by introducing a national licensing scheme.
A rogue landlord who bombarded her tenant with threatening messages has been given a suspended prison sentence.
The government has pledged that scores of tenants won’t have to start paying stamp duty due to changes in the Renters’ Rights Act.
Scottish landlords have urged the country’s next government to come up with a dedicated PRS strategy.
Shadow housing secretary James Cleverly has been handed an eviction notice from his landlord, who is selling his rental property.
Could the Renters’ Rights Act introduce rent control, capped rents by another name?
Landlords are illegally advertising for ‘Muslim only’ tenants across London and the south-east, an investigation by The Telegraph has found.
A licensing expert has warned that landlords may not be aware of six selective licensing schemes due to launch over the summer in Harrow.
The government has clarified important changes to s13 notices ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act taking effect.
HMO management platform COHO has created new assured tenancy agreement templates ahead of the Renters' Rights Act.
Letting agents who illegally evicted a tenant from an unsafe and unlicensed HMO must pay a £23,000 Rent Repayment Order.
Landlords in Warrington hoping to convert family homes into HMOs could soon face tougher planning restrictions.
Possession instructions jumped 60% year-on-year last month at Landlord Action, with enquiries up 75%, the highest spike on record.
A landlord has been found guilty of allowing seven of his properties to be used to grow cannabis.
Thousands of tenants marched through central London at the weekend to demand the introduction of rent controls.
Well-Intentioned, badly timed and the people it’s meant to help may be the first to suffer – that’s the claim of a recent media article
Small landlords could suffer the same fate as village pubs after the smoking ban, with big operators taking over the sector.
A landlord who was vindictive towards her tenants has been found guilty of using violence to secure entry, unlawful eviction and harassment.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has said he wants to see rent controls imposed on all private rented homes.
Renters’ Rights Act lands in 2 weeks: Section 21 ends, fines up to £40k. Landlords must act now or risk penalties, delays and costly mistakes.
Homeless charity Crisis is to buy its first rental properties – funded by Lloyds Banking Group – in its bid to become a landlord.
More than a quarter of rental listings have been reduced in price during the first quarter of the year, the highest number since 2012.
Landlords have been warned they face legal action if they discriminate against tenants when conducting Right to Rent checks.
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s latest housing market report highlights the affordability issues facing tenants
A landlord has been ordered to pay almost £35,000 in fines and costs after he failed to license his HMO in Gravesend town centre.
The number of build-to-rent homes under construction has fallen by a fifth year-on-year as the sector battles planning and building rules.
Landlords with buy-to-let borrowing hold an average of 6.5 individual loans, typically spread across two lenders, research finds.
Many agents who plan to pass the cost of compliance through to landlords via higher fees risk pushing them to risk self-manage, says Goodlord.
A letting agent who claimed he wasn’t the landlord of an unlicensed HMO has been told to pay back £31,435 in rent.
The government has given councils another £41 million to help cover the costs of ramping up enforcement action against private landlords.
A new rent review platform aims to help landlords and agents agree rents after 1st May without going to a tribunal.
Kate Faulkner has defended landlords for issuing Section 21 notices after Housing Secretary Steve Reed labelled it “shameless behaviour”.
Six letting agents have been expelled from The Property Ombudsman after failing to pay compensation to landlords or tenants.
Reforms to notice periods could reduce rental supply, impacting affordability and availability for renters, says Propertymark.
Private tenants in Scotland will get first refusal if a landlord puts their home up for sale under plans announced by the SNP.
Two-thirds of private rental properties in some parts of England have an EPC below C, illustrating the scale of the challenge facing landlords.
England’s private rented sector (PRS) is on the cusp of its most significant structural change in decades
A think-tank has warned that a flat rate visitor levy in England would place a higher burden on budget travellers.
Rental yields across England and Wales increased year-on-year to Q1 2026 across every region, according to Fleet Mortgages.
Property lawyer advises landlords to check tenancy agreements when trying to understand new rent in advance rules.
Growing numbers of landlords are rushing to serve last-minute no-fault evictions before the ban comes into force on 1st May.
Furnished holiday lets face VAT rules UK landlords often overlook, including registration, rates, and reclaiming allowable expenses.
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Housing Secretary Michael Gove has suggested a delay in bringing in energy efficiency plans for the private renter sector. Citing financial pressures on landlords, he told The Telegraph that the government should relax the pace of changes to
A veteran landlord with an OBE has been handed a whopping �300,000 fine after two decades of managing illegally converted houses. Nirpaul Riat was given one of the largest ever fines in Hounslow for managing 22 properties where vulnerable tenants lived in appalling conditions.<
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After years of campaigning and lobbying by tenant groups the Government has committed to huge changes for landlords when evicting tenants.
Southwark Council has been given the green light for one of the UKs largest selective licencing schemes. It got approval from Housing Secretary Michael Gove following the introduction last year of a borough-wide additional licensing scheme for HMOs and a small, selective lic
Landlords and holiday homeowners continue to be clobbered by a tax grab from the Welsh Revenue Authority. The latest figures show revenue from the higher rate of stamp duty - Land Transaction Tax (LTT) - increased by 50% from �61 million in 2020/21 to �92 million in 2022/23 -
Migrant communities face discrimination while navigating the private rental market, according to new research by Generation Rent and Migrant Organise. Their poll of 126 migrant private renters found that 42% had struggled to find a landlord or letting agent to rent to them as a
The FT reports a surge in property stocks as inflation falls, and bricks and mortar property values could soon follow stocks? The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) measure of inflation and prices, which includes consumer price inflation, producer price i
A landlord who failed to licence her six properties has ended up with a criminal conviction and hefty fines totalling nearly �18,000. London Land Holdings Ltd, London Land Holdings 1 Ltd and sole director of both companies, Susannah Meisner , were charged
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Police forces across four UK counties urge landlords and agents to report signs of cannabis farms in rented properties as part of Operation Scorpion.
Northern Ireland landlord shifts from residential to commercial property, citing frustration with UK’s heavy tax burden on residential landlords.
Over recent years, governments have tightened lettings legislation and increased the tax burden on landlords. Add on the current cost-of-living crisis, high mortgage rates, and the Renters (Reform) Bill making its way through Parliament, some landlords are understandably beginning to wonder if it’s
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A contrite landlord has apologised to the tenant he tried to illegally evict after being rapped on the knuckles by Coventry Council. The landlord sent text messages telling his tenant to leave when they told him the rent would be late. He then visited the property and took the t
Section 21 is the biggest headline grabbing element of the Renters Reform Bill but will be the least effective pieces of the legislation. Thats according to letting agent Kristjan Byfield (main picture), co-founder ofhttps://www.baseps.co.uk/"
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New data reveals the extent of the landlord exodus prompted by the current mortgage rate surge with 36% of landlords polled revealing they plan to sell a property over the next 12 months. The proportion intending to sell some properties was at 30%, up from 28% the last tim
Landlords are increasingly likely to be renting to older tenants in the coming decade with the proportion of renters in private rented accommodation over 65 years old doubling to 11.5%, it has been reported. Letting agency Hamptons says its research reveal
A council crackdown has uncovered four unlicensed HMOs and one being used as a cannabis factory in Kettering and Corby. North Northamptonshire Council joined forces with Northamptonshire Police in a week-long inspection of 76 HMOs, four of which are still being investigated.