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The First-tier Tribunal’s ruled that Property118’s incorporation planning did not need to be disclosed under HMRCs Disclosure of Tax Avoidance
The average rental void period in England has eased since the Renters’ Rights Act came in and now stands at 21 days.
Landlords in Brighton & Hove are getting cash to fund EPC improvements - if they help solve the city’s temporary accommodation shortage.
Section 21 is gone but getting your property back isn’t. Paul Shamplina outlines what landlords need to know about the new Section 8 reality.
Letting agents have started using AI to deal with increasingly sophisticated tenants’ complaints…generated by AI.
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 agency has been told to pay back £31,435 in rent after a tribunal found it should have known about a council's licensing scheme.
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.
Time is running out: key deadlines, mandatory notices, and Section 21 changes landlords must act on before 1 May.
Landlords have been warned to take extra care when making licence applications after a spate of fines for filling out the wrong form.
The Green party plans to push for rent controls in Wales as the party looks set to win its first seats in the Senedd next month.
The government has released a raft of new guidance for tenants around the Renters’ Rights Act.
Making Tax Digital requires landlords earning £50k+ to submit quarterly digital tax updates from April 2026.
Swale Council has urged private landlords to take part in a consultation about introducing tougher rules for HMOs.
Landlord Mick Roberts has hit out at Nottingham Council officers for failing to understand housing law and deterring others from helping tenants.
The Good Landlord Handbook: Succeed as a landlord under the Renters’ Rights Act
County Durham plans to extend Article 4 rules across the entire borough to control the spread of HMOs.
A quarter of landlords (24%) are actively selling or looking to sell some, or all of their portfolio, new research finds.
The government’s newly established National Housing Bank will help to fund 3,300 build-to-rent homes in a link-up with Homes England and Aviva.
Sweeping reforms are about to reshape the private rented sector, how will holiday let businesses fare?
Landlords and agents have been warned to get ready for upcoming rental reforms or face costly fines.
Landlord exits shrink UK rental supply; staying landlords must adapt, professionalise, and navigate new regulations.
Rents have increased for the first time in five months but remain 2.5% lower than October’s peak.
Just 30 days until the Renters’ Rights Act - landlords are selling fast to beat new rules and secure top prices in under 28 days.
April Fools? Landlords, 1 May brings major rental reforms - from rent rules to pets, possessions, and new tenant rights.
Landlords can’t absorb growing costs without passing them on through higher rents, the NRLA has warned.
The number of pet-friendly rental homes in England has dropped by -39% since the start of the year.
Propertymark wants councils to invest more in empty home schemes after it found less than half of have an empty homes strategy.
Landlords in Stockton will face much tougher rules around HMOs following a planned clampdown by the council.
Paul Sowerbutts and Sonia Rai discuss disability discrimination risks in possession claims and Equality Act defences landlords must consider.
Unrest in the Middle East is adding hundreds of pounds to landlords’ new buy-to-let mortgages, according to Moneyfactscompare.co.uk.
The Welsh Government has confirmed that landlords, not tenants, will remain liable for council tax in HMOs.
Croydon Council has promised to conduct more housing inspections under its new selective and additional licensing schemes.
Uncertainty pervades the commercial property market as investors put decisions on hold…
Council workers have knocked down makeshift buildings that were being rented out with dodgy electrics and no proper bathroom or toilet.
A property lawyer has warned landlords to check their spam email to ensure they don’t miss council notices after two significant court cases.
Landlord Alwin Oliver has vowed to work towards finding solutions to homelessness and helping landlords prevent rent arrears.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced a new Renters’ Rights Enforcement Fund to help renters defend their rights from 1st May.
Landlords in Oxford have been picked to help the government trial its new PRS Database, set to launch later this year.
MPs have disagreed over whether short let owners should have to collect a visitor levy under plans being drawn up for English councils.
For years, buy-to-let has dominated the small-scale private investor landscape, but light industrial property is a viable alternative
The government wants landlords' views on funding options for energy efficiency improvements under its Warm Homes Fund.
Property agents in Yorkshire have joined a push to help landlords and tenants understand the causes of damp and mould.
Northern England now accounts for a larger share of landlord house purchases than London and the South.
One in three agents (32%) report that more landlords routinely request guarantors than 12 months ago, new research reveals.
Medway Council aims to introduce selective and additional licensing schemes to clamp down on problem rented properties.
A property expert has warned that confusion could arise over who is responsible for handing tenants the new information sheet.
Campaigning tenant group Generation Rent is looking for a new chief executive after Ben Twomey announced he would quit the role in July.
The government has published drafts of the new forms for tenancy processes that need to be used under the Renters’ Rights Act.
Investors’ Chronicle declares buy-to-let, still an investment opportunity for the serious landlord
Nearly half the properties covered by Blackpool’s selective licensing scheme have failed to get a licence since it launched almost a year ago.
Tenants will be asked to pay £47 to challenge a Section 13 rent increase through the First Tier Property Tribunal, the government has announced.
Prime-area landlords are selling fast using the RRR formula right property, price and location, unlocking stronger offers despite market challenges.
The government has published the Information Sheet which landlords must give to tenants by 31st May or face a potential £7,000 fine.
Section 21 ban drives landlord exits, tenant uncertainty and rising rents as courts face pressure and supply tightens
The government has stepped up its information campaign to make sure landlords prepare for the upcoming Renters’ Rights Act.
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75% amid increases in global energy prices due to the Middle East conflict.
Landlords in Wales will soon need a licence for their short-let properties after the Senedd passed a Bill to improve visitor accommodation.
Tom Entwistle comments on how training providers are selling dreams and simply delivering debt. He gives some personal advice for novice investors
Rising CCJs signal ongoing financial strain, increasing tenant credit risk and making careful landlord screening more important.
A rogue landlord has been handed a whopping £92,000 fine for renting out an unheated outhouse to a couple with a four-month-old baby.
Hyndburn Council is set to extend its controls on converting homes into small HMOs across the entire borough.
Tenants should be allowed to claim rent back if their landlord doesn’t meet new energy efficiency standards, according to Generation Rent.
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Landlords recovering property or unpaid rent can use High Court officers for faster enforcement, though fees are higher and court approval is needed.
Cardiff, Nottingham and Manchester were the top BTL purchasing hotspots last year, according to Paragon Bank.
More than 259,000 landlords will need to sign up for Making Tax Digital for the 2026/2027 tax year, the government has revealed.
The government is drilling local councils over civil penalty fines to work out how much they will need to enforce the Renters’ Rights Act.
An increasing number of landlords looking for a quick and painless exit from the PRS are opting for concessionary sales.
Landlords in Jersey will be allowed to evict some tenants with a week’s notice as part of big changes to residential tenancy law.
Private renters would have had an extra 2.2 million properties to choose from if the market had grown at pre-2016 rates, says Hamptons.
Landlords must be aware, they don’t need to renew tenancies on 1 May 2026, but they must give a notice to their tenants
Sixty private landlords have joined Greater Manchester’s Good Landlord Charter - and can now apply for a green grant.
Letting agents have called for a shake-up of PRS policy and tax reforms in the run-up to the Scottish and Welsh elections.
Agent failed to act on repeated ASB complaints or keep records, leading to a noise warning for the landlord. Complaint upheld with compensation awarde
Landlords could face increased rent arrears from next month due to a clash between welfare policies and Universal Credit payments.
UK landlords may face a longer wait for lower buy-to-let mortgage rates as energy prices and inflation uncertainty delay BoE rate cuts.
Landlords are being encouraged to review their EPC certificates after the government pushed back its reformed EPC regime.
The Database should be used as a potential source of data to help identify scores of renters who are eligible to vote, says Generation Rent.
A perfect storm is witnessing many buy-to-let landlords leaving the sector - tax, inflation, new regulations and an international conflict
A new shared living concept aims to offer renters a modern alternative to traditional HMOs in the capital.
The Supreme Court is to rule on a key Section 21 gas safety dispute which could affect scores of landlords’ possession claims.
Leaseholders in England and Wales can use a new tool to find out how much time is left on their lease and to work out the cost of extending it.
Tenants need an annual salary of £74,520 to afford the average London home after monthly rents in the capital climbed to £2,484.
Landlords are being urged to gather tribunal-ready evidence to justify rent increases under the new Section 13 regime.
A tribunal has criticised a landlord who failed to license her rental property, describing her as dismissive of tenants’ concerns.
About 400,000 landlords and self-employed people have failed to register in time for today's Making Tax Digital deadline.
Norwich landlords could soon face new additional and selective licensing schemes after the council agreed to progress proposals.
Fraudsters are using AI to create entire fake tenant identities and slip past referencing checks, reports Goodlord.
Market student rentals early, get renewals in writing, and keep records to reduce voids, disputes and risks under new rental rules.
A landlord has been told to pay more than £4,500 after failing to clear piles of rubbish that attracted vermin from his three rental properties.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is planning a major crackdown on the number and quality of HMOs across the city.
The London borough of Haringey is setting up a renters’ forum as Sadiq Khan invests £400,000 in council enforcement.
Section 21 and the assured shorthold tenancy finally came to an end on the 31st of July. Tom Entwistle comments
Burnley and Scarbrough councils want landlords to have their say on plans to extend selective licensing in their boroughs.
The government has pledged to reduce duplicate data entry in the PRS Database after early testing by landlords.
Landlords who can show evidence of rents actually achieved could be in a stronger position when defending rent increases at tribunal.
After the Section 21 deadline rush, attention turns to whether the new Section 8 grounds and courts can deliver timely possession.
Landlord possession claims surged 28% in July as owners raced to meet the final Section 21 court deadline before new rules took effect.
Property118 wins DOTAS appeal, but the ruling doesn't confirm its incorporation planning works for all landlords.
Ministers have revealed the detailed landlord enforcement data that councils will be expected to hand over from next year.
Overseas renters account for almost two-thirds of Foxtons' tenants, highlighting the referencing challenge facing landlords.
Buy-to-let can deliver rental income and long-term growth, but success depends on choosing the right location and planning costs.
A former letting agency boss has admitted she scammed almost £50,000 from dozens of tenants and landlords.
The build-to-rent sector saw one of the sharpest falls in the number of new starts on site during the last quarter.
Tribunals appear increasingly willing to award compensation for minor issues at unreasonable percentages, says a landlord group.
Landlords are taking advantage of Oxford’s housing shortage to rent out badly maintained HMOs, according to the city council.
Covid devastated the small enterprise section of the commercial property market. Are we at last seeing signs of recovery?
Regional rent controls could move a step closer after Labour’s Bev Craig won the Greater Manchester’s mayoral election.
Another Liverpool City Region is debating proposals to bring in a selective licensing scheme for private rented homes.
The Welsh Government is reviewing the 182-day letting threshold used to classify self-catering properties for local tax purposes.
Eviction specialist Paul Shamplina says it’s been “carnage” this week as landlords try to beat the last-minute rush to issue possession claims.
UK interest rates have been held at 3.75% for a fifth time by the Bank of England.
A group of Thurrock landlords have lost their final chance to challenge the Essex borough’s scheme and must stump up £7,500 in costs.
Tenant referencing has just got a whole lot more complicated and necessary – make sure you get it right
HMO landlords are ahead of the game when it comes to making energy efficiency improvements, according to Paragon Bank.
Landlords in Preston could soon have to pay £1,050 for a selective licence - but the council wants their views on whether to allow discounts.
mydeposits launches new Total Property platform, simpler pricing and cheaper insured deposit protection for landlords and agents.
A landlord whose tenants had to use toilets at work when repairs weren’t done at their unlicensed flat has been ordered to repay £24,480.
Landlords have been urged to conduct pest inspections and ensure tenants understand rubbish etiquette amid a rise in rat infestations.
Landlords paid £104 million in voluntary tax disclosures in the last financial year as HMRC casts its net wider.
Liverpool Council is weighing up the pros and cons of three potential selective licensing schemes which will impact city landlords next year.
Gedling Borough Council wants landlords’ views on whether it should bring in tougher rules for HMO conversions.
A landlord who ignored repeated requests to provide his tenant with hot water has been told to pay £5,600 in fines.
Tenants are now much less likely to search for pet-friendly rental properties following rental reforms, says Rightmove.
Land value tax has a high administration cost; will it ever get off the ground?
New Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has confirmed that the government is not looking to bring in rent controls in England.
St Helens Council has vowed to “tighten the screws” on HMOs after voting to bring in a borough-wide Article 4 Direction.
Landlords should decide whether they or their tenants are liable for the new High Value Council Tax Surcharge, says Propertymark.
A landlord has been ordered to repay almost £19,500 after a tribunal ruled he did not have a reasonable excuse for his unlicensed HMO.
VAT on electricity bills falls to 0% from October, offering landlords modest savings while highlighting the value of energy efficiency.
Campaigning tenant group Generation Rent has appointed Holly Williamson as its new chief executive, replacing Ben Twomey.
Professional investors have turned their attention to build-to-rent developments amid higher costs and greater tenant rights.
Tamworth Council plans to introduce additional licensing in a bid to stop HMO developers targeting the borough.
Rent repayment orders have become a favoured enforcement tool in the tenants’ arsenal, but frivolous and bogus claims can rebound on them
More property experts have urged Andy Burnham to reconsider potential rent controls in England in his bid to address the cost of living.
New data reveals continued fierce competition for rental homes as the pace of price rises is beginning to moderate.
Claimant firms might think more carefully before pursuing speculative claims, according to a property lawyer involved in a recent case.
Two London boroughs have launched consultations into bolstering their licensing schemes.
Property sector figures have given Angela Rayner a cautious welcome as she returns to her old job as Housing Secretary.
The government is considering introducing tougher verification checks for letting agents joining official schemes.
Tenant referencing helps landlords assess risk, but a “pass” is not proof of identity. Strong checks and vigilance remain essential.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham hasn’t ruled out rent controls as part of his pledge to help people with the cost of living.
A tax expert has urged landlords it’s not too late to register for Making Tax Digital despite the first filing deadline less than three weeks away.
A landlord firm has been fined for breaching licensing conditions after tenants were found sleeping in squalor in one of its properties.
The figures show that more and more traditional buy-to-let landlords are considering a diversifying strategy of investing in commercial property
LRG is rolling out Making Tax Digital software to 73,000 landlords, expanding letting agents' role in tax compliance.
Lloyds Living has taken another step towards becoming one of the UK’s largest private landlords by buying 980 new homes.
A property tribunal has ruled that a settlement demand backed by Justice for Tenants was made to intimidate the landlord.
Research finds Making Tax Digital is increasing compliance pressures for landlords already facing wider challenges.
Slough landlords will soon have to fork out £950 for an additional licence and £750 for a selective licence under two new schemes.
If you think of squatting as a residential problem is now solved by the 2012 criminal law reforms, think again
Three landlords who left their tenants living in a home with damp, mould and no heating will be reported to the Rogue Landlord Database.
Housing crisis needs landlord-tenant partnership, not blame: both sides face pressures and must work together to fix broken system
The number of available rental homes has dropped below the previous year’s level for the first time since 2022.
Leaseholders will gain greater powers to scrutinise service charges and challenge unreasonable costs next year, the government has announced.
Councils are failing to collect fines issued to rogue and criminal landlords despite conducting more property inspections.
Long-term landlords face a growing CGT trap as rising tax liabilities make selling or holding property an increasingly difficult decision.
Tenants whose rent exceeds £100,000 face a lack of protection in the Renters’ Rights Act, according to a top property lawyer.
Landlords are increasingly refinancing and restructuring rather than selling properties, as lenders report falling mortgage arrears.
Landlords in Wales face tougher rules on evicting tenants as part of another shake-up for the country’s private rented sector.
A new government report has provided an early warning of the pitfalls private landlords should avoid when Awaab’s Law takes effect.
Landlords are struggling with rising rent arrears as they face waits of up to a year to regain possession of their properties in Scotland.
A new property management platform aims to help landlords keep on top of the growing compliance burden as rental reforms bite.
The share of homes bought by landlords exceeded the share of homes they sold last month – for the first time since 2019.
Landlords are prioritising ensuite bedrooms and green credentials when hunting out investments or making improvements to HMOs.
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This was the subject of a recent Upper Tribunal case, an issue which has far-reaching consequences for landlords seeking CGT relief on incorporation
Landlords should use the time before the next stage of the Renters’ Rights Act to review compliance, paperwork and tenant relationships, according to
The number of pensioner households renting privately could more than triple over the next 20 years, new research finds.
Interest rate rises and tax changes have hit landlords harder than a two-year rent freeze would have, according to a think-tank.
Ministers have expanded the Cladding Safety Scheme to include some lower-rise residential buildings with the most serious fire safety risks.
Paragon Bank has helped a landlord refinance a complex 77‑property portfolio and save £280,000 over five years.
Professionalism, compliance and business thinking are now essential for landlord success, NLIS speakers agreed.
Rental demand is gathering pace again after a relatively subdued period, according to agents around the UK.
Serial fraudster jailed for five years after fake references, forged documents and tenant scams exposed through private prosecution.
A new property platform aims to help private landlords target buy-to-lets and find potential HMOs. Propalt contains details of more than 250,000 landlords so that investors can connect directly, as well as the details of two million properties. Available information
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Scottish landlords hope that Nicola Sturgeons resignation may lead to a less aggressive approach towards the buy-to-let sector. The SNP leader has presided over a range of anti-landlord legislation since becoming first minister in 2014, including the recent rent and eviction
A landlord has lost his appeal against a fine for renting out unlicensed properties after arguing that the sellers solicitor had failed to tell him about a selective licensing scheme. City Estate Holdings bought two houses in Westbourne Avenue, Gateshead, at auction in April
The number of landlords whose tenants are in rent arrears has fallen to its lowest level since 2017, according to new research from Paragon Bank. Its poll of more than 750 landlords found that less than one third (32%) of landlords have had at least one tenant in arrears during
A rent-to-rent landlord operating a flat in central London has been ordered to pay rent back to his tenants totalling just over �11,000 via a rent repayment order or RRO. The case highlights the challenges faced by rent-to-rent agreements, as the case involved a freeholder, lea
Ballooning mortgage costs will make an already tight rental market even harder for tenants seeking affordable homes to let, landlords have warned. Their representative body the NRLA has published research that shows nearly two-thirds of landlords, based on
Landlords & agents test the new England property portal ahead of launch: central database for landlords, properties, compliance & disputes.
Half of all fraudulent tenancy applications involve fake or doctored pay slips, according to rent-tech platform Goodlord, which has warned landlords to be on their guard. Its anaylsis of more than 300,000 tenancy applications last year found that while only one in
Trading Standards has released new guidance to help landlords and leaseholders get to grips with the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act. The law https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/advice-are-you-ready-for-the-leasehold-reform-act-going-live-on-30th-june/" target="_
A landlord in Wales has set a cat among the legal pigeons after winning a landlord Japanese knotweed compensation case in the Court of Appeal. Its three judges have agreed that Marc Davies, 38, must be paid just shy of �5,000 by his local authority Bridgend council which, it wa
A property estate worth �15m has been sold off as part of a complex court case involving a pair of divorcing professional landlords. The portfolio of 25 buildings was spread across four London boroughs and included both residential and commercial properties. The portfolio inclu
Estate agents have criticised the Governments plans to usher in a single ombudsman for the property industry, claiming it will have unintended consequences. Under the plans, the existing redress schemes for estate agents and their customers will be replaced by an overarching
Most landlords are still in the dark about EPC changes, a new survey has found, raising fears that they could be blindsided when proposed new rules become law in 2025. Only 57% of landlords with a single property and 77% of those with four or more properties in their portfolio a
Property lawyers have flagged up potential problems with eviction reform measures within the Renters Reform Bill white paper. An amendment to Section 8 notice evictions will expand the range of circumstances where landlords can seek possession when needing to sell or allow thems
Landlords in Yorkshire might have an ally in new Lib Dem councillor Felicity Cunliffe-Lister who stormed to victory in the recent Masham and Fountains by-election, a previously super-safe Conservative seat. The incoming North Yorkshire county councillor owns Swinton Estate, one
Official research has found that self-managing landlords are the least prepared when dealing with the legal requirements of the official Right to Rent scheme. It requires landlords of privately rented accommodation to conduct checks on all new tenants to establish if they have a
A leading landlord blogger has slammed Shelter for claiming in its latest press release that landlords are cashing in on higher rents by using Section 21 no fault evictions to repossess their properties. The comments are from http://www.thesecretlandlord.com
Nottingham landlord Mick Roberts battles Barclays over mortgage errors causing bad credit, higher rates, and tenant fallout.
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Large areas of the country will be without vital legal advice to prevent eviction if the government cant get law firms to take part in its Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service, the Law Society has warned. The scheme, which gives free legal aid advice for people facing repos
MPs have slammed the Governments proposed reforms to the private rented sector (PRS) within its looming Renters Reform Bill, calling for Ministers to wake up to its unintended consequences. Their report, published this morning, also makes the point that most tenants are not w
Tenants group Generation Rent has backed the DLUHC select committees call to close a loophole in proposed Section 8 reforms. It says the governments plan to ban Section 21 evictions but still allow landlords to evict tenants when needing to sell or move back into a prop
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