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Landlords rush to sell as Capital Gains Tax changes reshape investment timing and trigger strategic portfolio exits
Two rogue landlords who let a pest-infested, unlicensed HMO have been banned after being convicted for a second time.
The new Plaid Cymru government has pledged to make private rents fairer and boost enforcement against failing landlords.
Landlords in Warrington hoping to convert family homes into HMOs will face tougher planning restrictions from September.
Landlord at 91 faces £30k debt after trying to sell amid delays, highlighting pressure in the housing system.
The rental market continues to cool, with UK rent inflation slowing to its lowest annual rate since March 2022, according to ONS data.
Possession claims are slower and more complex; landlords must prepare carefully, manage risk, and expect longer repossession timelines.
A rogue landlord has failed to have his £26,486 fine for letting two unlicensed HMOs overturned.
Complying with the Renters’ Rights Act will be more difficult for landlords who live overseas, the capital’s watchdog has been told.
Former rentals accounted for 10% of new sales listings in January - down from 17% a year ago – according to new figures.
Rotherham Council is to ask landlords how it should spend £500,000 to improve its selective licensing areas in the town.
Wandsworth Council has launched a crackdown on landlords whose properties don’t meet energy efficiency standards.
Up to 80% of all new buy-to-let purchases are now made via a company, with 66,587 new firms formed in 2025 – up 8% on 2024.
The Government has issued new guidelines you should be familiar with on evicting tenants on or after 1 May 2026, when the Act comes into force
Westminster Council has more than doubled the size of its private renters’ team since launching its selective licensing scheme last November.
Letting agents have warned that proposed guidelines for short lets in Northern Ireland could make it harder for landlords to rent out homes.
The North West has the highest share of HMOs in the UK while landlords in the North East can expect the best yields.
Great Yarmouth landlords have demanded that the local council defend its upcoming selective licensing scheme or face a judicial review.
Ministry of Justice figures reveal a widening gap between falling possession claim volumes and rising court delays, says Landlord Action.
MPs want short let landlords to provide details about the number of nights they let out their properties in a bid to regulate the sector.
Landlords in the private rental sector (PRS) are now being harshly judged by the AML rules – the Government has said it is determined to crack down
The government has been urged to raise the tax-free threshold and incentivise more under-occupied households to rent out rooms to lodgers.
A property lawyer has warned landlords not to accept services in lieu of rent to get round the Renters’ Rights Act.
The Renters’ Rights Act is likely to raise rents and reduce choice by increasing landlords' costs and risks, finds a new report.
Gateshead Council has joined a new national pilot that gives it access to DWP’s secure customer information system.
Hammersmith & Fulham has become the latest council to introduce an Article 4 Direction in a bid to clamp down on HMO conversions.
Tenant death doesn’t end a tenancy. Notice is required, succession may apply, and errors can invalidate possession for landlords.
A new online market rent calculator aims to support landlords and tenants in rent negotiations once the Renters’ Rights Act comes in.
Justice for Tenants is on a mission to create a fairer playing field in the PRS by setting up a legal firm enforcing fines for non-paying landlords.
The government wants landlord leaseholders to share their experiences as it refines the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill.
Leasehold reform aims to simplify disputes, empower leaseholders, and reshape property ownership for a fairer, clearer system.
Landlords are being encouraged to sign a new petition calling for revised eviction grounds and more support to weed out problem tenants.
Governments have committed to reforming the leasehold system, but progress has been slow - what does it mean for landlords with leases?
From 1 May, landlords must provide compliant written tenancy terms, with penalties up to £4,000 for missing the 31 May deadline.
Rising taxes, MTD and frozen thresholds mean proactive tax planning is now essential for landlords to protect profits and returns.
Propertymark has set up an independent regulatory board in a bid to foster professionalism, transparency and public trust.
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Sefton and Preston councils join other local authorities launching Article 4 directions in a bid to stem the growth of HMOs.
Two thirds of landlords planning to increase rents blame upcoming property tax rises, according to a new poll.
Politicians have backed a proposal to set separate Welsh rates of property income tax, despite fears it could deter investment.
The Bank of England has held UK interest rates at 3.75% but signalled that a cut could soon be on the way.
Landlords could end up with a £1,000 bill for failing to keep their email address updated under new Making Tax Digital rules.
The Renters’ Rights Act is no longer a distant vision on the horizon; it’s a looming reality
Both tenants and landlords are losing out to firms chasing lucrative housing disrepair claims, according to Landlord Licensing & Defence.
A legal expert has advised landlords to beef up their record-keeping to avoid enforcement action under the Renters' Rights Act.
Almost four in 10 landlords plan to refinance property during the next 12 months as thousands of five-year fixed-rate mortgages mature.
Landlords and agents have urged the government to announce commercial EPC deadlines before buildings across major cities become unlettable.
Luton Council has won its long-running legal battle to go ahead with selective and additional licensing schemes in the town.
Bolton Council has launched a consultation into plans for a borough-wide additional licensing scheme.
Leasehold reforms will cap ground rents, ban new leasehold flats, and allow conversions to commonhold, reshaping landlord income streams.
Landlords in England are being asked to help test the new PRS Database, which is being introduced later this year.
The government’s conviction that larger landlords will simply replace smaller landlords could backfire, says a property lawyer.
The Green party has called for mayors to be given the power to set rent controls in a bid to stem renters’ spiralling costs.
Compliance is unavoidable, but rising fees expose which agents are efficient and which are passing their own risk to landlords.
It is possible to turn a utilities supply cost headache in multi-occupied properties into a smoothly managed system
Energy efficiency standards are improving in the PRS while there are also more rented properties meeting decent home standards.
The Renters’ Rights Act could unintentionally force hundreds of thousands of renters to pay stamp duty, according to an investigative group.
Rumble with the Agents returns to London 11 June 2026, bringing the property industry together for charity boxing for North London Hospice.
A Reform UK council chair has resigned after he was named as a 'rogue landlord' who had rented out two dangerous HMOs.
Very few corporate landlords are being penalised for housing offences compared to their smaller counterparts, according to a new study.
Specialist lender Somo has launched a Landlord’s Breathing Space Loan to help investors facing cashflow stress.
Landlords in the Republic of Ireland face tough new reforms that go much further than England’s Renters’ Rights Act.
Two-year delay offers landlords a temporary reprieve, but the underlying pressure is still there
Private landlords will have to meet a new Decent Homes Standard in 2035, the government has announced.
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.
Rising costs and increased regulation have prompted increasing numbers of student landlords to sell up, despite continued demand.
Landlord awarded compensation and an apology after a managing agent's poor complaint handling caused delays and frustration.
Many landlords in Scotland get little or no direct communication from local councils despite being part of the landlord registration system.
Landlord incomes have hit a record £89,000, up £14,000 in the last quarter and £16,000 higher than a year ago.
Investors are increasingly looking beyond traditional buy-to-let as sales of larger properties at auction record big increases.
Owners of a purpose-built student accommodation block in Coventry have submitted plans to turn part of it into two HMOs.
Tenants’ group Acorn has sparked a war of words with landlords after its online post labelled them “vindictive, greedy so-and-sos”.
Having the right forms, notices and agreements is a crucial element of the new Renter’s Rights Act
Buy-to-let purchase searches have dropped by 22% in the last year, according to Twenty7Tec’s latest mortgage market data.
Landlords whose properties have serious defects will be liable for civil penalties of up to £40,000 under revised health and safety standards.
Three times more landlords say they have sold property than purchased property during the past year, according to an NRLA poll.
Residents from a London borough have failed to convince the government to introduce tough new laws on HMO conversions.
A new information hub aims to take on the NRLA by becoming the default, first-stop online resource for UK landlords.
Citizens Advice reports that 51% of renters using a zero-deposit scheme were misleadingly told they needed to use it to rent their home.
Another two councils have outlined plans to come down harder on HMO conversions.
Landlords will need support as well as funding to hit ambitious EPC C targets, the NRLA has warned.
Local councils will get a share of £10 million to refurbish empty retail units under the government’s high street rental auctions scheme.
Landlords must have greater confidence to let to formerly homeless tenants if the Renters’ Rights Act is to create a fairer PRS.
The Voice of Landlords Associations has urged Steve Reed to justify English councils' adoption of a civil penalty fines model.
Tenants’ unions have pledged to help private renters challenge rent increases at tribunal by launching an online rent rise checker.
A rogue landlord has been told to pay £25,224 after he ignored Southend Council’s order to stop renting out an unsafe property.
Cost pressures and reforms are likely to discourage investors and accelerate exits from those landlords with lower margins or higher leverage.
Landlords in Wales now have 14 days to tell tenants there has been a variation to the terms of their occupations contract – or risk a daily penalty.
Landlords warned delaying EPC upgrades to 2030 risks higher costs, retrofit bottlenecks and regulatory uncertainty, as government reforms tighten stan
Unions and tenants’ groups have urged the government to introduce rent controls as new figures show average UK rents rose again in May.
Another Reform-led council has pledged to clamp down on the uncontrolled spread of HMOs.
The 31 May 2026 deadline is in just a couple of days’ time. All residential landlords and their agents in England must serve the Information
A new mapping tool designed to identify likely substandard private rented hotspots could make it easier to target rogue landlords.
Landlords back tougher standards, but fear councils may use new enforcement powers to raise revenue through harsh fines.
AI-powered communications and operations platform askporter has teamed up with Checkatrade to help landlords with repairs and maintenance.
The government has vowed that it will monitor data on disputes, possession activity and rent challenges following new reforms.
Nottingham Council claims landlords have gained improved knowledge, standards and best practice worth £3.6 million through signing up.
The UK commercial property market shows resilience in the face of some new challenges.
Hinckley and Bosworth Council plans to introduce an Article 4 Direction across more of the borough, months after deciding to bring in restrictions.
A PRS expert has reassured anxious landlords there is still time to serve the mandatory information sheet by 31st May.
Licensing offences now account for more than half of the £24.1 million in fines handed to landlords and letting agents in London.
Andy Burnham’s housing agenda sparks debate over tougher landlord regulation as his national Labour profile grows.
Paul Shamplina has warned that the expected impact from the abolition of Section 21 has yet to show up in government data.
While there is no tangible evidence that commonhold will lead to lower upkeep costs, that’s not to say that this won’t happen in the future.
An HMO landlord has been found guilty of a string of offences relating to three properties with rodent and cockroach infestations.
1 May 2026 represents a sea change in the PRS in England; new laws, new rules and regulations bring challenges many landlords have not faced before
Nottingham councillor Faith Gakanje-Ajala has been told to pay more than £10,000 for failing to license an HMO.
Section 21's last stand was those notices served in the run-up to the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (RRA) in England - are they valid?
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has called for councils to be given stronger powers to take over rogue landlords' homes.
Shirley-Anne Somerville has been appointed Social Justice and Housing Secretary in the Scottish Government as part of a top team reshuffle.
The NRLA has taken over responsibility of the Lettings Industry Council under a new partnership.
Average UK monthly private rents increased by 3.5% to £1,381 in the 12 months to April, according to the latest ONS figures.
Stamp duty and council tax should be scrapped and replaced with a new proportional property tax, according to a new report.
The Build to Rent Alliance has launched a code of practice in a bid to position the BTR sector as the “rental destination of choice”.
Professional landlords are largely undeterred by regulatory changes, says Handelsbanken, with 93% expecting their portfolio value to rise in 2026.
A rogue landlord who rented out an unheated outhouse to a couple with a four-month-old baby has been banned from the PRS.
The NRLA is expanding beyond its traditional landlord base by offering a new service to build-to-rent operators, investors and funders.
Nearly half of UK landlords (49%) would be unlikely to rent their property to smokers, compared with 39% who say the same for vapers.
The share of homes bought by landlords has climbed to its highest level since 2016, driven by rising landlord-to-landlord sales.
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.
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.
The Welsh Government wants to know what landlords who operate holiday accommodation in the country think of its proposed regulation of the sector. Following a https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/breaking-labour-and-plaid-cymru-to-jointly-force-through-rent-controls-in-w
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A landlord whos facing bankruptcy has written to Housing Secretary Michael Gove voicing his frustration that he is not eligible for any cladding funding despite only earning �63 a week from his properties. The landlord, who has BTL interest-only mortgages, has two freehold s
A staggering 85% of letting agents in Scotland report that landlords want to sell up following the governments move to ban evictions and rent increases until next April. Propertymark members in Scotland say that even more worryingly, 68% of agents had already seen an increase
Just 0.2% of private landlords would qualify for full state support to help upgrade their properties under a proposed scheme to get the UKs walls insulated, while 87% would be liable for the full costs. The Economy 2030 Inquiry says simply basing hand-outs on means-tested ben
Gov confirms major tenancy law shake-up: abolishing assured periodic & fixed-term tenancies in favour of universal periodic tenancies.
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Liverpool Council would take almost 150 years to process all its selective licensing applications at the current rate, according to shocking new data, raising questions about its potential to address poor quality housing. Housing bosses told the https://liverpool.gov.uk
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