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New laws designed to shift the balance of power away from landlords towards tenants are being simultaneously introduced across these islands
New laws designed to shift the balance of power away from landlords towards tenants are being simultaneously introduced across these islands
New laws designed to shift the balance of power away from landlords towards tenants are being simultaneously introduced across these islands
Sutton Council is to launch an additional licensing scheme later this month amid criticism that its application system will make it tricky.
Sutton Council is to launch an additional licensing scheme later this month amid criticism that its application system will make it tricky.
Sutton Council is to launch an additional licensing scheme later this month amid criticism that its application system will make it tricky.
Older renters must be allowed to refuse energy efficiency works when landlords look to raise their EPC, warns a charity.
Older renters must be allowed to refuse energy efficiency works when landlords look to raise their EPC, warns a charity.
Older renters must be allowed to refuse energy efficiency works when landlords look to raise their EPC, warns a charity.
The National Landlord Investment Show will focus on addressing landlords’ biggest challenges in 2026 and beyond.
The National Landlord Investment Show will focus on addressing landlords’ biggest challenges in 2026 and beyond.
The National Landlord Investment Show will focus on addressing landlords’ biggest challenges in 2026 and beyond.
UK rents are cooling, led by London. What this shift means for landlords, yields and portfolio strategy in 2026.
UK rents are cooling, led by London. What this shift means for landlords, yields and portfolio strategy in 2026.
UK rents are cooling, led by London. What this shift means for landlords, yields and portfolio strategy in 2026.
Landlords will have to fork out £3,000 in court fees and legal costs to evict problem tenants when the Renters’ Rights Act takes effect.
Landlords will have to fork out £3,000 in court fees and legal costs to evict problem tenants when the Renters’ Rights Act takes effect.
Landlords will have to fork out £3,000 in court fees and legal costs to evict problem tenants when the Renters’ Rights Act takes effect.
Landlords in Northern Ireland could soon be asked to provide details about standards in their rental properties.
Landlords in Northern Ireland could soon be asked to provide details about standards in their rental properties.
Landlords in Northern Ireland could soon be asked to provide details about standards in their rental properties.
Property Redress reveals a 47% increase in complaint enquiries across the residential property sector in 2025, with faster resolution times.
Property Redress reveals a 47% increase in complaint enquiries across the residential property sector in 2025, with faster resolution times.
Property Redress reveals a 47% increase in complaint enquiries across the residential property sector in 2025, with faster resolution times.
The proposed Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill must be shaped through genuine consultation with professionals to avoid unintended consequences.
The proposed Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill must be shaped through genuine consultation with professionals to avoid unintended consequences.
The proposed Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill must be shaped through genuine consultation with professionals to avoid unintended consequences.
London-based mortgage broker Market Financial Solutions has gone into administration, raising fears for landlords with active loans.
London-based mortgage broker Market Financial Solutions has gone into administration, raising fears for landlords with active loans.
London-based mortgage broker Market Financial Solutions has gone into administration, raising fears for landlords with active loans.
A landlord who tried to smuggle illegal immigrants to work at cannabis factories at properties he owned has been jailed for eight years.
A landlord who tried to smuggle illegal immigrants to work at cannabis factories at properties he owned has been jailed for eight years.
A landlord who tried to smuggle illegal immigrants to work at cannabis factories at properties he owned has been jailed for eight years.
The parties to commercial leases often live to regret not producing an agreed Schedule of Condition. It can lead to expensive outcomes
The parties to commercial leases often live to regret not producing an agreed Schedule of Condition. It can lead to expensive outcomes
The parties to commercial leases often live to regret not producing an agreed Schedule of Condition. It can lead to expensive outcomes
Understand who is legally responsible when an agent appoints contractors for property refurbishments, and learn practical steps landlords can take to
Understand who is legally responsible when an agent appoints contractors for property refurbishments, and learn practical steps landlords can take to
Understand who is legally responsible when an agent appoints contractors for property refurbishments, and learn practical steps landlords can take to
Landlords in Fleetwood and Thornton‑Cleveleys now need permission to convert homes into HMOs.
Landlords in Fleetwood and Thornton‑Cleveleys now need permission to convert homes into HMOs.
Landlords in Fleetwood and Thornton‑Cleveleys now need permission to convert homes into HMOs.
Bristol plans higher penalties for landlords based on tenant vulnerability, but critics warn it could reduce housing availability for those most in ne
Bristol plans higher penalties for landlords based on tenant vulnerability, but critics warn it could reduce housing availability for those most in ne
Bristol plans higher penalties for landlords based on tenant vulnerability, but critics warn it could reduce housing availability for those most in ne
Fewer renters were in arrears last year, but the amount they owed jumped from an average of £1,724 to £2,238.
Fewer renters were in arrears last year, but the amount they owed jumped from an average of £1,724 to £2,238.
Fewer renters were in arrears last year, but the amount they owed jumped from an average of £1,724 to £2,238.
Deposit reform could modernise the UK rental sector, but centralisation risks, phased changes, and resilience must be balanced.
Deposit reform could modernise the UK rental sector, but centralisation risks, phased changes, and resilience must be balanced.
Deposit reform could modernise the UK rental sector, but centralisation risks, phased changes, and resilience must be balanced.
A commercial landlord has been fined £48,000 after nine people were found sleeping inside his empty office building during a fire safety check.
A commercial landlord has been fined £48,000 after nine people were found sleeping inside his empty office building during a fire safety check.
A commercial landlord has been fined £48,000 after nine people were found sleeping inside his empty office building during a fire safety check.
Councils are being encouraged to use a property intelligence service that aims to make licensing fairer for law-abiding landlords.
Councils are being encouraged to use a property intelligence service that aims to make licensing fairer for law-abiding landlords.
Councils are being encouraged to use a property intelligence service that aims to make licensing fairer for law-abiding landlords.
Worcester Council has become the latest local authority to urge the government to allow it to bring in rent controls.
Worcester Council has become the latest local authority to urge the government to allow it to bring in rent controls.
Worcester Council has become the latest local authority to urge the government to allow it to bring in rent controls.
Sanctions checks now apply to lettings. Since May 2025, agents must screen landlords and tenants against the UK list, risking delays.
Sanctions checks now apply to lettings. Since May 2025, agents must screen landlords and tenants against the UK list, risking delays.
Sanctions checks now apply to lettings. Since May 2025, agents must screen landlords and tenants against the UK list, risking delays.
The John Lewis Partnership has pulled out of a £500m deal to build almost 1,000 rental homes in Bromley, Reading and West Ealing.
The John Lewis Partnership has pulled out of a £500m deal to build almost 1,000 rental homes in Bromley, Reading and West Ealing.
The John Lewis Partnership has pulled out of a £500m deal to build almost 1,000 rental homes in Bromley, Reading and West Ealing.
Since the pandemic Central London’s office market was regarded as a casualty; recovery has been selective but sure.
Since the pandemic Central London’s office market was regarded as a casualty; recovery has been selective but sure.
Since the pandemic Central London’s office market was regarded as a casualty; recovery has been selective but sure.
Letting agents must update services for the Renters’ Rights Act; landlords should ensure full compliance to avoid fines and risks.
Letting agents must update services for the Renters’ Rights Act; landlords should ensure full compliance to avoid fines and risks.
Letting agents must update services for the Renters’ Rights Act; landlords should ensure full compliance to avoid fines and risks.
Landlords face fines up to £40k for paperwork errors even if their managing agent was at fault. Compliance gaps are costly.
Landlords face fines up to £40k for paperwork errors even if their managing agent was at fault. Compliance gaps are costly.
Landlords face fines up to £40k for paperwork errors even if their managing agent was at fault. Compliance gaps are costly.
A growing number of tenants are turning to the GoFundMe crowdfunding platform to help pay their rent.
A growing number of tenants are turning to the GoFundMe crowdfunding platform to help pay their rent.
A growing number of tenants are turning to the GoFundMe crowdfunding platform to help pay their rent.
Landlords are being offered more cash to install electric vehicle charger points at their rental properties.
Landlords are being offered more cash to install electric vehicle charger points at their rental properties.
Landlords are being offered more cash to install electric vehicle charger points at their rental properties.
New guidance will prevent chaos in the student housing market when the Renters’ Rights Act takes effect on 1st May, says the NRLA.
New guidance will prevent chaos in the student housing market when the Renters’ Rights Act takes effect on 1st May, says the NRLA.
New guidance will prevent chaos in the student housing market when the Renters’ Rights Act takes effect on 1st May, says the NRLA.
Derby landlord sold 4 properties fast with no searches or survey achieving £30k above investor market value.
Derby landlord sold 4 properties fast with no searches or survey achieving £30k above investor market value.
Derby landlord sold 4 properties fast with no searches or survey achieving £30k above investor market value.
An increasing number of students are swapping halls for home as fees and the cost of living bite, according to Unite Group.
An increasing number of students are swapping halls for home as fees and the cost of living bite, according to Unite Group.
An increasing number of students are swapping halls for home as fees and the cost of living bite, according to Unite Group.
Landlords in Hillingdon face paying £1,401 for an additional licence when a new scheme launches later this year.
Landlords in Hillingdon face paying £1,401 for an additional licence when a new scheme launches later this year.
Landlords in Hillingdon face paying £1,401 for an additional licence when a new scheme launches later this year.
Reform UK has pledged to ditch the Renters’ Rights Act in a bid to reverse the fall in the supply of rental properties.
Reform UK has pledged to ditch the Renters’ Rights Act in a bid to reverse the fall in the supply of rental properties.
Reform UK has pledged to ditch the Renters’ Rights Act in a bid to reverse the fall in the supply of rental properties.
UK rent regulation is tightening as rent caps gain momentum, increasing compliance demands and financial pressure on landlords.
UK rent regulation is tightening as rent caps gain momentum, increasing compliance demands and financial pressure on landlords.
UK rent regulation is tightening as rent caps gain momentum, increasing compliance demands and financial pressure on landlords.
Newcastle Council has pledged to place greater accountability on landlords to vet tenants appropriately and manage anti-social behaviour.
Newcastle Council has pledged to place greater accountability on landlords to vet tenants appropriately and manage anti-social behaviour.
Newcastle Council has pledged to place greater accountability on landlords to vet tenants appropriately and manage anti-social behaviour.
Bristol Council wants to charge errant landlords an extra 10% on top of civil penalties to factor in the city’s high rents.
Bristol Council wants to charge errant landlords an extra 10% on top of civil penalties to factor in the city’s high rents.
Bristol Council wants to charge errant landlords an extra 10% on top of civil penalties to factor in the city’s high rents.
UK rental scams rise: fake landlords duped 20+ in Islington. Owners must monitor listings, verify agents, secure lets, stay alert.
UK rental scams rise: fake landlords duped 20+ in Islington. Owners must monitor listings, verify agents, secure lets, stay alert.
UK rental scams rise: fake landlords duped 20+ in Islington. Owners must monitor listings, verify agents, secure lets, stay alert.
Landlords in Kidderminster look set to have restrictions imposed on HMO conversions.
Landlords in Kidderminster look set to have restrictions imposed on HMO conversions.
Landlords in Kidderminster look set to have restrictions imposed on HMO conversions.
The amendments to furniture fire safety and electrical safety legislation (2025) are not dramatic but crucially, they tighten enforcement
The amendments to furniture fire safety and electrical safety legislation (2025) are not dramatic but crucially, they tighten enforcement
The amendments to furniture fire safety and electrical safety legislation (2025) are not dramatic but crucially, they tighten enforcement
Thurrock Council has been given the go-ahead for its selective licensing scheme after the High Court refused permission for a judicial review.
Thurrock Council has been given the go-ahead for its selective licensing scheme after the High Court refused permission for a judicial review.
Thurrock Council has been given the go-ahead for its selective licensing scheme after the High Court refused permission for a judicial review.
The Decent Homes Standard has been labelled as not fit for purpose after private landlords were told they had to comply by 2035.
The Decent Homes Standard has been labelled as not fit for purpose after private landlords were told they had to comply by 2035.
The Decent Homes Standard has been labelled as not fit for purpose after private landlords were told they had to comply by 2035.
London Fire Brigade wants landlords to spread awareness of risks around e-bikes and e-scooters after they sparked 206 fires in the capital last year.
London Fire Brigade wants landlords to spread awareness of risks around e-bikes and e-scooters after they sparked 206 fires in the capital last year.
London Fire Brigade wants landlords to spread awareness of risks around e-bikes and e-scooters after they sparked 206 fires in the capital last year.
Landlord petition tops 13,600 signatures calling for stronger protections as landlords prepare for tougher regulation in the PRS.
Landlord petition tops 13,600 signatures calling for stronger protections as landlords prepare for tougher regulation in the PRS.
Landlord petition tops 13,600 signatures calling for stronger protections as landlords prepare for tougher regulation in the PRS.
A new app aims to transform the way investors source, assess and buy properties.
A new app aims to transform the way investors source, assess and buy properties.
A new app aims to transform the way investors source, assess and buy properties.
A complex leasehold redress system is deterring leaseholders from making complaints, according to research by the Leasehold Advisory Service.
A complex leasehold redress system is deterring leaseholders from making complaints, according to research by the Leasehold Advisory Service.
A complex leasehold redress system is deterring leaseholders from making complaints, according to research by the Leasehold Advisory Service.
The proportion of rental homes sold in Scotland remaining in the private rented sector has nearly doubled over the past year.
The proportion of rental homes sold in Scotland remaining in the private rented sector has nearly doubled over the past year.
The proportion of rental homes sold in Scotland remaining in the private rented sector has nearly doubled over the past year.
Buy-to-let landlords are now incorporating at a rate not seen for a decade, what are the benefits?
Buy-to-let landlords are now incorporating at a rate not seen for a decade, what are the benefits?
Buy-to-let landlords are now incorporating at a rate not seen for a decade, what are the benefits?
South Wales landlord and property investor Mandy St John Davey has been named as one of the world’s top 10 self-made women entrepreneurs.
South Wales landlord and property investor Mandy St John Davey has been named as one of the world’s top 10 self-made women entrepreneurs.
South Wales landlord and property investor Mandy St John Davey has been named as one of the world’s top 10 self-made women entrepreneurs.
Landlords are being penalised for housing breaches under both primary legislation and as a breach of licence conditions, says expert.
Landlords are being penalised for housing breaches under both primary legislation and as a breach of licence conditions, says expert.
Landlords are being penalised for housing breaches under both primary legislation and as a breach of licence conditions, says expert.
The rental market continues to cool, with UK rent inflation slowing to its lowest annual rate since March 2022, according to ONS data.
The rental market continues to cool, with UK rent inflation slowing to its lowest annual rate since March 2022, according to ONS data.
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.
Possession claims are slower and more complex; landlords must prepare carefully, manage risk, and expect longer repossession timelines.
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.
A rogue landlord has failed to have his £26,486 fine for letting two unlicensed HMOs overturned.
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.
Complying with the Renters’ Rights Act will be more difficult for landlords who live overseas, the capital’s watchdog has been told.
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.
Former rentals accounted for 10% of new sales listings in January - down from 17% a year ago – according to new figures.
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.
Rotherham Council is to ask landlords how it should spend £500,000 to improve its selective licensing areas in the town.
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.
Wandsworth Council has launched a crackdown on landlords whose properties don’t meet energy efficiency standards.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Westminster Council has more than doubled the size of its private renters’ team since launching its selective licensing scheme last November.
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.
Letting agents have warned that proposed guidelines for short lets in Northern Ireland could make it harder for landlords to rent out homes.
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.
The North West has the highest share of HMOs in the UK while landlords in the North East can expect the best yields.
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.
Great Yarmouth landlords have demanded that the local council defend its upcoming selective licensing scheme or face a judicial review.
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.
Ministry of Justice figures reveal a widening gap between falling possession claim volumes and rising court delays, says Landlord Action.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
The government has been urged to raise the tax-free threshold and incentivise more under-occupied households to rent out rooms to lodgers.
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.
A property lawyer has warned landlords not to accept services in lieu of rent to get round the Renters’ Rights Act.
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.
The Renters’ Rights Act is likely to raise rents and reduce choice by increasing landlords' costs and risks, finds a new report.
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.
Gateshead Council has joined a new national pilot that gives it access to DWP’s secure customer information system.
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.
Hammersmith & Fulham has become the latest council to introduce an Article 4 Direction in a bid to clamp down on HMO conversions.
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.
Tenant death doesn’t end a tenancy. Notice is required, succession may apply, and errors can invalidate possession for landlords.
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.
A new online market rent calculator aims to support landlords and tenants in rent negotiations once the Renters’ Rights Act comes in.
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.
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.
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.
The government wants landlord leaseholders to share their experiences as it refines the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill.
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.
Leasehold reform aims to simplify disputes, empower leaseholders, and reshape property ownership for a fairer, clearer system.
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.
Landlords are being encouraged to sign a new petition calling for revised eviction grounds and more support to weed out problem tenants.
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?
Governments have committed to reforming the leasehold system, but progress has been slow - what does it mean for landlords with leases?
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.
From 1 May, landlords must provide compliant written tenancy terms, with penalties up to £4,000 for missing the 31 May deadline.
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.
Rising taxes, MTD and frozen thresholds mean proactive tax planning is now essential for landlords to protect profits and returns.
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.
Propertymark has set up an independent regulatory board in a bid to foster professionalism, transparency and public trust.
Propertymark has set up an independent regulatory board in a bid to foster professionalism, transparency and public trust.
Landlords exiting? We deliver fast, realistic sales of tenanted properties—no refurbs, chain-free buyers and quick completion.
Landlords exiting? We deliver fast, realistic sales of tenanted properties—no refurbs, chain-free buyers and quick completion.
Landlords exiting? We deliver fast, realistic sales of tenanted properties—no refurbs, chain-free buyers and quick completion.
Sefton and Preston councils join other local authorities launching Article 4 directions in a bid to stem the growth of HMOs.
Sefton and Preston councils join other local authorities launching Article 4 directions in a bid to stem the growth of HMOs.
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.
Two thirds of landlords planning to increase rents blame upcoming property tax rises, according to a new poll.
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.
Politicians have backed a proposal to set separate Welsh rates of property income tax, despite fears it could deter investment.
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.
The Bank of England has held UK interest rates at 3.75% but signalled that a cut could soon be on the way.
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.
Landlords could end up with a £1,000 bill for failing to keep their email address updated under new Making Tax Digital rules.
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
The Renters’ Rights Act is no longer a distant vision on the horizon; it’s a looming reality
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.
Both tenants and landlords are losing out to firms chasing lucrative housing disrepair claims, according to Landlord Licensing & Defence.
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.
A legal expert has advised landlords to beef up their record-keeping to avoid enforcement action under the Renters' Rights Act.
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.
Almost four in 10 landlords plan to refinance property during the next 12 months as thousands of five-year fixed-rate mortgages mature.
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.
Landlords and agents have urged the government to announce commercial EPC deadlines before buildings across major cities become unlettable.
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.
Luton Council has won its long-running legal battle to go ahead with selective and additional licensing schemes in the town.
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.
Bolton Council has launched a consultation into plans for a borough-wide additional licensing scheme.
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.
Leasehold reforms will cap ground rents, ban new leasehold flats, and allow conversions to commonhold, reshaping landlord income streams.
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.
Landlords in England are being asked to help test the new PRS Database, which is being introduced later this year.
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 government’s conviction that larger landlords will simply replace smaller landlords could backfire, says a property lawyer.
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.
The Green party has called for mayors to be given the power to set rent controls in a bid to stem renters’ spiralling costs.
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.
Compliance is unavoidable, but rising fees expose which agents are efficient and which are passing their own risk to landlords.
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
It is possible to turn a utilities supply cost headache in multi-occupied properties into a smoothly managed system
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.
Energy efficiency standards are improving in the PRS while there are also more rented properties meeting decent home standards.
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.
The Renters’ Rights Act could unintentionally force hundreds of thousands of renters to pay stamp duty, according to an investigative group.
The Renters’ Rights Act could unintentionally force hundreds of thousands of renters to pay stamp duty, according to an investigative group.
New laws designed to shift the balance of power away from landlords towards tenants are being simultaneously introduced across these islands
Sutton Council is to launch an additional licensing scheme later this month amid criticism that its application system will make it tricky.
Older renters must be allowed to refuse energy efficiency works when landlords look to raise their EPC, warns a charity.
The National Landlord Investment Show will focus on addressing landlords’ biggest challenges in 2026 and beyond.
UK rents are cooling, led by London. What this shift means for landlords, yields and portfolio strategy in 2026.
Landlords will have to fork out £3,000 in court fees and legal costs to evict problem tenants when the Renters’ Rights Act takes effect.
Landlords in Northern Ireland could soon be asked to provide details about standards in their rental properties.
Property Redress reveals a 47% increase in complaint enquiries across the residential property sector in 2025, with faster resolution times.
The proposed Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill must be shaped through genuine consultation with professionals to avoid unintended consequences.
New laws designed to shift the balance of power away from landlords towards tenants are being simultaneously introduced across these islands
Sutton Council is to launch an additional licensing scheme later this month amid criticism that its application system will make it tricky.
Older renters must be allowed to refuse energy efficiency works when landlords look to raise their EPC, warns a charity.
The National Landlord Investment Show will focus on addressing landlords’ biggest challenges in 2026 and beyond.
UK rents are cooling, led by London. What this shift means for landlords, yields and portfolio strategy in 2026.
Landlords will have to fork out £3,000 in court fees and legal costs to evict problem tenants when the Renters’ Rights Act takes effect.
Landlords in Northern Ireland could soon be asked to provide details about standards in their rental properties.
Property Redress reveals a 47% increase in complaint enquiries across the residential property sector in 2025, with faster resolution times.
The proposed Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill must be shaped through genuine consultation with professionals to avoid unintended consequences.
London-based mortgage broker Market Financial Solutions has gone into administration, raising fears for landlords with active loans.
A landlord who tried to smuggle illegal immigrants to work at cannabis factories at properties he owned has been jailed for eight years.
The parties to commercial leases often live to regret not producing an agreed Schedule of Condition. It can lead to expensive outcomes
Understand who is legally responsible when an agent appoints contractors for property refurbishments, and learn practical steps landlords can take to
Landlords in Fleetwood and Thornton‑Cleveleys now need permission to convert homes into HMOs.
Bristol plans higher penalties for landlords based on tenant vulnerability, but critics warn it could reduce housing availability for those most in ne
Fewer renters were in arrears last year, but the amount they owed jumped from an average of £1,724 to £2,238.
Deposit reform could modernise the UK rental sector, but centralisation risks, phased changes, and resilience must be balanced.
A commercial landlord has been fined £48,000 after nine people were found sleeping inside his empty office building during a fire safety check.
Councils are being encouraged to use a property intelligence service that aims to make licensing fairer for law-abiding landlords.
Worcester Council has become the latest local authority to urge the government to allow it to bring in rent controls.
Sanctions checks now apply to lettings. Since May 2025, agents must screen landlords and tenants against the UK list, risking delays.
The John Lewis Partnership has pulled out of a £500m deal to build almost 1,000 rental homes in Bromley, Reading and West Ealing.
Since the pandemic Central London’s office market was regarded as a casualty; recovery has been selective but sure.
Letting agents must update services for the Renters’ Rights Act; landlords should ensure full compliance to avoid fines and risks.
Landlords face fines up to £40k for paperwork errors even if their managing agent was at fault. Compliance gaps are costly.
