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A new guarantee product aims to removes the pain of student renters being rejected from rental properties mid-way through the application process.
A new guarantee product aims to removes the pain of student renters being rejected from rental properties mid-way through the application process.
A new guarantee product aims to removes the pain of student renters being rejected from rental properties mid-way through the application process.
The government has insisted that the new private landlord redress scheme will only have a “negligible impact on the availability of rental property”.
The government has insisted that the new private landlord redress scheme will only have a “negligible impact on the availability of rental property”.
The government has insisted that the new private landlord redress scheme will only have a “negligible impact on the availability of rental property”.
Student move-out season raises fly-tipping risks, with landlords urged to prevent bin misuse, waste fines and costly clean-ups.
Student move-out season raises fly-tipping risks, with landlords urged to prevent bin misuse, waste fines and costly clean-ups.
Student move-out season raises fly-tipping risks, with landlords urged to prevent bin misuse, waste fines and costly clean-ups.
Landlord Nadeem Ahmed has been told to pay tenants £24,592 after he failed to license his HMO which suffered from mould and a rat infestation.
Landlord Nadeem Ahmed has been told to pay tenants £24,592 after he failed to license his HMO which suffered from mould and a rat infestation.
Landlord Nadeem Ahmed has been told to pay tenants £24,592 after he failed to license his HMO which suffered from mould and a rat infestation.
Tenant privacy vs landlord access: balancing quiet enjoyment with essential legal safety and compliance duties.
Tenant privacy vs landlord access: balancing quiet enjoyment with essential legal safety and compliance duties.
Tenant privacy vs landlord access: balancing quiet enjoyment with essential legal safety and compliance duties.
Generation Rent says the government should force landlords to hand back deposits quickly and fine them if they make fake damage claims.
Generation Rent says the government should force landlords to hand back deposits quickly and fine them if they make fake damage claims.
Generation Rent says the government should force landlords to hand back deposits quickly and fine them if they make fake damage claims.
Nearly half of student landlords plan to market their properties later in the academic year as they adjust to the Renters’ Rights Act.
Nearly half of student landlords plan to market their properties later in the academic year as they adjust to the Renters’ Rights Act.
Nearly half of student landlords plan to market their properties later in the academic year as they adjust to the Renters’ Rights Act.
After years of consultation and many conflicting signals, commercial landlords finally have some clarity on where Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards
After years of consultation and many conflicting signals, commercial landlords finally have some clarity on where Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards
After years of consultation and many conflicting signals, commercial landlords finally have some clarity on where Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards
Landlord, developer and TV presenter Sian Astley has been picked as Reform UK’s candidate for the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election.
Landlord, developer and TV presenter Sian Astley has been picked as Reform UK’s candidate for the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election.
Landlord, developer and TV presenter Sian Astley has been picked as Reform UK’s candidate for the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election.
Leasehold reforms make extending leases, buying freeholds and improving property management easier, with further changes planned.
Leasehold reforms make extending leases, buying freeholds and improving property management easier, with further changes planned.
Leasehold reforms make extending leases, buying freeholds and improving property management easier, with further changes planned.
Manchester's housing boom brings opportunity and scrutiny as Burnham's approach could shape the future for landlords nationwide.
Manchester's housing boom brings opportunity and scrutiny as Burnham's approach could shape the future for landlords nationwide.
Manchester's housing boom brings opportunity and scrutiny as Burnham's approach could shape the future for landlords nationwide.
Research suggests management costs have risen fastest in the Midlands over the past decade.
Research suggests management costs have risen fastest in the Midlands over the past decade.
Research suggests management costs have risen fastest in the Midlands over the past decade.
Dwelly has acquired property management and investment services firm Settio as it expands its reach among international property investors.
Dwelly has acquired property management and investment services firm Settio as it expands its reach among international property investors.
Dwelly has acquired property management and investment services firm Settio as it expands its reach among international property investors.
Rumble with the Agents pushes total charitable fundraising beyond £200,000.
Rumble with the Agents pushes total charitable fundraising beyond £200,000.
Rumble with the Agents pushes total charitable fundraising beyond £200,000.
Accounts filing reform is on the way for those landlords who have incorporated their property investment businesses
Accounts filing reform is on the way for those landlords who have incorporated their property investment businesses
Accounts filing reform is on the way for those landlords who have incorporated their property investment businesses
The number of rental properties being sold with tenants in situ is on the increase as landlords choose a quick exit following rental reforms.
The number of rental properties being sold with tenants in situ is on the increase as landlords choose a quick exit following rental reforms.
The number of rental properties being sold with tenants in situ is on the increase as landlords choose a quick exit following rental reforms.
A leading Scottish estate agent has warned that rent controls risk disrupting a private rental market that has finally begun to stabilise.
A leading Scottish estate agent has warned that rent controls risk disrupting a private rental market that has finally begun to stabilise.
A leading Scottish estate agent has warned that rent controls risk disrupting a private rental market that has finally begun to stabilise.
The government has revealed it could soon give English councils even more powers to clamp down on short lets.
The government has revealed it could soon give English councils even more powers to clamp down on short lets.
The government has revealed it could soon give English councils even more powers to clamp down on short lets.
The National Landlord Investment Show returns to Old Billingsgate in London on 8th July for its milestone 100th event.
The National Landlord Investment Show returns to Old Billingsgate in London on 8th July for its milestone 100th event.
The National Landlord Investment Show returns to Old Billingsgate in London on 8th July for its milestone 100th event.
Tenants using mydeposits’ custodial deposit protection scheme have donated a whopping £500,000 to the Centrepoint charity.
Tenants using mydeposits’ custodial deposit protection scheme have donated a whopping £500,000 to the Centrepoint charity.
Tenants using mydeposits’ custodial deposit protection scheme have donated a whopping £500,000 to the Centrepoint charity.
Nearly half of tenants see larger, corporate landlords as worse or much worse than private individuals, according to new research.
Nearly half of tenants see larger, corporate landlords as worse or much worse than private individuals, according to new research.
Nearly half of tenants see larger, corporate landlords as worse or much worse than private individuals, according to new research.
Property experts have urged Andy Burnham to make housing a priority if he makes it into Number 10.
Property experts have urged Andy Burnham to make housing a priority if he makes it into Number 10.
Property experts have urged Andy Burnham to make housing a priority if he makes it into Number 10.
Councils collect just one in four landlord fines, raising questions over tougher new penalties.
Councils collect just one in four landlord fines, raising questions over tougher new penalties.
Councils collect just one in four landlord fines, raising questions over tougher new penalties.
There's a major HHSRS overhaul coming, plus the road to Awaab's Law and £7,000 instant fines
There's a major HHSRS overhaul coming, plus the road to Awaab's Law and £7,000 instant fines
There's a major HHSRS overhaul coming, plus the road to Awaab's Law and £7,000 instant fines
Landlords are underestimating the scale and cost of meeting the reformed Decent Homes Standard, a property expert warns.
Landlords are underestimating the scale and cost of meeting the reformed Decent Homes Standard, a property expert warns.
Landlords are underestimating the scale and cost of meeting the reformed Decent Homes Standard, a property expert warns.
English councils are deciding nearly twice as many HMO applications as they were four years ago - and refusing a sharply rising share of them.
English councils are deciding nearly twice as many HMO applications as they were four years ago - and refusing a sharply rising share of them.
English councils are deciding nearly twice as many HMO applications as they were four years ago - and refusing a sharply rising share of them.
Landlords should find the house buying process easier under major government reforms announced to prevent sales from falling through.
Landlords should find the house buying process easier under major government reforms announced to prevent sales from falling through.
Landlords should find the house buying process easier under major government reforms announced to prevent sales from falling through.
Why agents can thrive if they offer expert support because the Renters' Rights Act means heavy demands on small-scale landlords
Why agents can thrive if they offer expert support because the Renters' Rights Act means heavy demands on small-scale landlords
Why agents can thrive if they offer expert support because the Renters' Rights Act means heavy demands on small-scale landlords
The gap between house and flat prices has reached its widest level in three decades, according to Zoopla.
The gap between house and flat prices has reached its widest level in three decades, according to Zoopla.
The gap between house and flat prices has reached its widest level in three decades, according to Zoopla.
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has voted to hold the base rate at 3.75%, signalling encouraging news for borrowers.
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has voted to hold the base rate at 3.75%, signalling encouraging news for borrowers.
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has voted to hold the base rate at 3.75%, signalling encouraging news for borrowers.
Landlords in Harrow will now need planning permission to turn family homes into an HMO.
Landlords in Harrow will now need planning permission to turn family homes into an HMO.
Landlords in Harrow will now need planning permission to turn family homes into an HMO.
Propertymark believes the government should allow retrofit costs to be offset against rental profits under its Warm Homes Fund.
Propertymark believes the government should allow retrofit costs to be offset against rental profits under its Warm Homes Fund.
Propertymark believes the government should allow retrofit costs to be offset against rental profits under its Warm Homes Fund.
Britain’s private rented sector has grown by 6.6% during the last decade, while Scotland and Wales have seen big falls in supply.
Britain’s private rented sector has grown by 6.6% during the last decade, while Scotland and Wales have seen big falls in supply.
Britain’s private rented sector has grown by 6.6% during the last decade, while Scotland and Wales have seen big falls in supply.
A landlord, his property firms and two letting agents must pay fines totalling £105,300 for renting out unlicensed properties.
A landlord, his property firms and two letting agents must pay fines totalling £105,300 for renting out unlicensed properties.
A landlord, his property firms and two letting agents must pay fines totalling £105,300 for renting out unlicensed properties.
Landlords withdrew almost £2.4 billion of equity from their portfolios last year to fund improvements.
Landlords withdrew almost £2.4 billion of equity from their portfolios last year to fund improvements.
Landlords withdrew almost £2.4 billion of equity from their portfolios last year to fund improvements.
Northern Ireland has launched its first build-to-rent-style affordable rent scheme for lower income households.
Northern Ireland has launched its first build-to-rent-style affordable rent scheme for lower income households.
Northern Ireland has launched its first build-to-rent-style affordable rent scheme for lower income households.
Nigel Farage has pledged that foreign nationals would be banned from social housing under a Reform UK government.
Nigel Farage has pledged that foreign nationals would be banned from social housing under a Reform UK government.
Nigel Farage has pledged that foreign nationals would be banned from social housing under a Reform UK government.
Generation Rent has called for a limit on how much landlords can raise rents, which it says creates a “fertile environment for scammers".
Generation Rent has called for a limit on how much landlords can raise rents, which it says creates a “fertile environment for scammers".
Generation Rent has called for a limit on how much landlords can raise rents, which it says creates a “fertile environment for scammers".
Fears that landlords would push through rent increases before the Renters’ Rights Act came into force have failed to materialise.
Fears that landlords would push through rent increases before the Renters’ Rights Act came into force have failed to materialise.
Fears that landlords would push through rent increases before the Renters’ Rights Act came into force have failed to materialise.
The government has indicated that it is considering a future tenancy deposit protection system based entirely on custodial schemes.
The government has indicated that it is considering a future tenancy deposit protection system based entirely on custodial schemes.
The government has indicated that it is considering a future tenancy deposit protection system based entirely on custodial schemes.
A High Court ruling says landlords are responsible for removing dangerous cladding
A High Court ruling says landlords are responsible for removing dangerous cladding
A High Court ruling says landlords are responsible for removing dangerous cladding
Pet advocacy charity AdvoCATS has successfully helped a tenant challenge her landlord who turned down a request to keep a cat.
Pet advocacy charity AdvoCATS has successfully helped a tenant challenge her landlord who turned down a request to keep a cat.
Pet advocacy charity AdvoCATS has successfully helped a tenant challenge her landlord who turned down a request to keep a cat.
Landlords would get much higher returns by investing in typical stock market portfolios than residential property, new research has shown.
Landlords would get much higher returns by investing in typical stock market portfolios than residential property, new research has shown.
Landlords would get much higher returns by investing in typical stock market portfolios than residential property, new research has shown.
Targeting lower income landlords to retrofit rental properties would be the best use of the Warm Homes Fund, ministers told.
Targeting lower income landlords to retrofit rental properties would be the best use of the Warm Homes Fund, ministers told.
Targeting lower income landlords to retrofit rental properties would be the best use of the Warm Homes Fund, ministers told.
A landlord has been heavily fined for failing to fix safety hazards at one rental property and for operating others without a licence.
A landlord has been heavily fined for failing to fix safety hazards at one rental property and for operating others without a licence.
A landlord has been heavily fined for failing to fix safety hazards at one rental property and for operating others without a licence.
Nearly one in five landlords admit to renting to someone they know without a formal agreement, risking disputes and financial losses.
Nearly one in five landlords admit to renting to someone they know without a formal agreement, risking disputes and financial losses.
Nearly one in five landlords admit to renting to someone they know without a formal agreement, risking disputes and financial losses.
Demand for rented homes has fallen to its lowest level since 2020, while rental prices in traditionally affordable places are rising fast.
Demand for rented homes has fallen to its lowest level since 2020, while rental prices in traditionally affordable places are rising fast.
Demand for rented homes has fallen to its lowest level since 2020, while rental prices in traditionally affordable places are rising fast.
With increasing costs, CPI inflation on the increase again and mortgage rates approaching 6 per cent, there's lots of talk about increasing rents
With increasing costs, CPI inflation on the increase again and mortgage rates approaching 6 per cent, there's lots of talk about increasing rents
With increasing costs, CPI inflation on the increase again and mortgage rates approaching 6 per cent, there's lots of talk about increasing rents
Landlords rush to sell as Capital Gains Tax changes reshape investment timing and trigger strategic portfolio exits
Landlords rush to sell as Capital Gains Tax changes reshape investment timing and trigger strategic portfolio exits
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.
Two rogue landlords who let a pest-infested, unlicensed HMO have been banned after being convicted for a second time.
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.
The new Plaid Cymru government has pledged to make private rents fairer and boost enforcement against failing landlords.
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.
Landlords in Warrington hoping to convert family homes into HMOs will face tougher planning restrictions from September.
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.
Landlord at 91 faces £30k debt after trying to sell amid delays, highlighting pressure in the housing system.
Landlord at 91 faces £30k debt after trying to sell amid delays, highlighting pressure in the housing system.
Rising costs and increased regulation have prompted increasing numbers of student landlords to sell up, despite continued demand.
Rising costs and increased regulation have prompted increasing numbers of student landlords to sell up, despite continued demand.
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.
Landlord awarded compensation and an apology after a managing agent's poor complaint handling caused delays and frustration.
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.
Many landlords in Scotland get little or no direct communication from local councils despite being part of the landlord registration system.
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.
Landlord incomes have hit a record £89,000, up £14,000 in the last quarter and £16,000 higher than a year ago.
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.
Investors are increasingly looking beyond traditional buy-to-let as sales of larger properties at auction record big increases.
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.
Owners of a purpose-built student accommodation block in Coventry have submitted plans to turn part of it into two HMOs.
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”.
Tenants’ group Acorn has sparked a war of words with landlords after its online post labelled them “vindictive, greedy so-and-sos”.
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
Having the right forms, notices and agreements is a crucial element of the new Renter’s Rights Act
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.
Buy-to-let purchase searches have dropped by 22% in the last year, according to Twenty7Tec’s latest mortgage market data.
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.
Landlords whose properties have serious defects will be liable for civil penalties of up to £40,000 under revised health and safety standards.
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.
Three times more landlords say they have sold property than purchased property during the past year, according to an NRLA poll.
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.
Residents from a London borough have failed to convince the government to introduce tough new laws on HMO conversions.
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.
A new information hub aims to take on the NRLA by becoming the default, first-stop online resource for UK landlords.
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.
Citizens Advice reports that 51% of renters using a zero-deposit scheme were misleadingly told they needed to use it to rent their home.
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.
Another two councils have outlined plans to come down harder on HMO conversions.
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.
Landlords will need support as well as funding to hit ambitious EPC C targets, the NRLA has warned.
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.
Local councils will get a share of £10 million to refurbish empty retail units under the government’s high street rental auctions scheme.
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.
Landlords must have greater confidence to let to formerly homeless tenants if the Renters’ Rights Act is to create a fairer PRS.
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.
The Voice of Landlords Associations has urged Steve Reed to justify English councils' adoption of a civil penalty fines model.
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.
Tenants’ unions have pledged to help private renters challenge rent increases at tribunal by launching an online rent rise checker.
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.
A rogue landlord has been told to pay £25,224 after he ignored Southend Council’s order to stop renting out an unsafe property.
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.
Cost pressures and reforms are likely to discourage investors and accelerate exits from those landlords with lower margins or higher leverage.
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 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 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
Landlords warned delaying EPC upgrades to 2030 risks higher costs, retrofit bottlenecks and regulatory uncertainty, as government reforms tighten stan
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.
Unions and tenants’ groups have urged the government to introduce rent controls as new figures show average UK rents rose again in May.
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.
Another Reform-led council has pledged to clamp down on the uncontrolled spread of HMOs.
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
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
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.
A new mapping tool designed to identify likely substandard private rented hotspots could make it easier to target rogue landlords.
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.
Landlords back tougher standards, but fear councils may use new enforcement powers to raise revenue through harsh fines.
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.
AI-powered communications and operations platform askporter has teamed up with Checkatrade to help landlords with repairs and maintenance.
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.
The government has vowed that it will monitor data on disputes, possession activity and rent challenges following new reforms.
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.
Nottingham Council claims landlords have gained improved knowledge, standards and best practice worth £3.6 million through signing up.
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.
The UK commercial property market shows resilience in the face of some new challenges.
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.
Hinckley and Bosworth Council plans to introduce an Article 4 Direction across more of the borough, months after deciding to bring in restrictions.
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.
A PRS expert has reassured anxious landlords there is still time to serve the mandatory information sheet by 31st May.
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.
Licensing offences now account for more than half of the £24.1 million in fines handed to landlords and letting agents in London.
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.
Andy Burnham’s housing agenda sparks debate over tougher landlord regulation as his national Labour profile grows.
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.
Paul Shamplina has warned that the expected impact from the abolition of Section 21 has yet to show up in government data.
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.
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.
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.
An HMO landlord has been found guilty of a string of offences relating to three properties with rodent and cockroach infestations.
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
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
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.
Nottingham councillor Faith Gakanje-Ajala has been told to pay more than £10,000 for failing to license an HMO.
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?
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?
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.
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has called for councils to be given stronger powers to take over rogue landlords' homes.
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.
Shirley-Anne Somerville has been appointed Social Justice and Housing Secretary in the Scottish Government as part of a top team reshuffle.
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.
The NRLA has taken over responsibility of the Lettings Industry Council under a new partnership.
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.
Average UK monthly private rents increased by 3.5% to £1,381 in the 12 months to April, according to the latest ONS figures.
Average UK monthly private rents increased by 3.5% to £1,381 in the 12 months to April, according to the latest ONS figures.
A new guarantee product aims to removes the pain of student renters being rejected from rental properties mid-way through the application process.
The government has insisted that the new private landlord redress scheme will only have a “negligible impact on the availability of rental property”.
Student move-out season raises fly-tipping risks, with landlords urged to prevent bin misuse, waste fines and costly clean-ups.
Landlord Nadeem Ahmed has been told to pay tenants £24,592 after he failed to license his HMO which suffered from mould and a rat infestation.
Tenant privacy vs landlord access: balancing quiet enjoyment with essential legal safety and compliance duties.
Generation Rent says the government should force landlords to hand back deposits quickly and fine them if they make fake damage claims.
Nearly half of student landlords plan to market their properties later in the academic year as they adjust to the Renters’ Rights Act.
After years of consultation and many conflicting signals, commercial landlords finally have some clarity on where Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards
Landlord, developer and TV presenter Sian Astley has been picked as Reform UK’s candidate for the Greater Manchester mayoral by-election.
The number of renters who plan to vote Conservative on Thursday has halved since the last election, from 20% to just 10%, according to a new poll. Zero percent of student tenants said they'd back Sunak.
The NRLA has joined forces with property leaders to call for the next government to pass the Renters (Reform) Bill as a matter of urgency.
A tenant who threatened to share a naked video of his former landlord if he wasn’t given back a cash deposit has been handed a 12-month suspended jail sentence.
Landlords have been warned that thousands of tenants face losing their housing benefit and may struggle to pay the rent as changes brought in by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) take effect.
TV property expert Martin Roberts has hinted that he’s been lined up for the next series of Strictly Come Dancing.
Landlords in Brighton & Hove with small HMOs will have to pay £1,051 from today for an additional licence.
Properties with a sitting tenant cost an average of 15% less than those without, and are a whopping 24% cheaper in Scotland, according to new figures.
Landlord representative body the NRLA has rounded on all the political parties ahead of this week’s General Election for ignoring one of the ‘most important’ issues facing the private rented sector.
The bank puts a positive spin on buy-to-let, despite others regularly asking, “should I give up on buy-to-let?” And Savills reveals a secret market segment that heralds growth.
Landlords and homeowners are paying an average of £5,787 to buy and fit a heat pump after deducting the £7,500 government grant.
More landlords are working together with tenants to commit fraud while running illegal cannabis farms, according to one property lawyer.
A furious landlord has criticised Keir Starmer for claiming landlords are ripping off tenants and making a fortune from huge deposits.
It’s time to cut to the chase. We’ve all been thinking it: is property becoming more hassle than it’s worth? If you’re questioning your property portfolios, you’re not alone.
All eyes are on Scotland where a scheme to regulate the holiday lets sector has caused a storm after the new licences, which cost between £260 and £520 per property, were introduced.
A despairing landlord has resorted to protesting on his roof after failing to evict a rogue tenant for the last 25 years.
The Conservatives’ anti-landlord policies have failed to win much favour among tenants who are most likely to vote Labour in the general election, it has been revealed.
A council in London has taken the unusual step of banning a woman from renting homes in the private sector for three years after she illegally sub-let a property in a case that is one of the worst LandlordZONE has ever reported on.
A housing safety law expert has called for Southwark Council to be hit with a multi-million pound fine after it failed to carry out required electrical safety tests at its properties.
All the major political parties have now released their manifestos ahead of the July general election. Here James Kent, the NRLA’s Chief Innovation Officer, and founder of digital compliance platform Safe2, looks at what they are promising when it comes to PRS property standards and compliance.
A rogue landlord who was fined £34,640 for having eight unlicensed HMOs has failed in an attempt to have his conviction overturned.
Labour party figures’ desire to end tenant bidding wars is unworkable in practice, while unenforced legislation would not lead to any real improvement, according to a top property lawyer.
A legal expert has warned that an amendment to the recently-passed Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act that raises the 25% non-residential limit in collective enfranchisement claims to 50% will have serious consequences for mixed-use developments.
The NRLA is to drop the word ‘landlord’ from its strapline in a bid to change public attitudes of those who rent out and manage properties.
Guarantors in rental agreements provide financial security for landlords. Understand their role, responsibilities, and tips for both parties.
The Labour party has clarified that although it will seek to stop agents and landlords encouraging bidding wars, tenants will be allowed to make ‘voluntary’ higher offers above the original rental asking price.
