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The Supreme Court is to rule on a key Section 21 gas safety dispute which could affect scores of landlords’ possession claims.
Leaseholders in England and Wales can use a new tool to find out how much time is left on their lease and to work out the cost of extending it.
Tenants need an annual salary of £74,520 to afford the average London home after monthly rents in the capital climbed to £2,484.
Landlords are being urged to gather tribunal-ready evidence to justify rent increases under the new Section 13 regime.
A tribunal has criticised a landlord who failed to license her rental property, describing her as dismissive of tenants’ concerns.
The prospect of the passing of the Renters Rights Act means for many landlords, the exit lights are flashing
The Renters’ Rights Bill is almost here. Change is certain but timing isn’t. Now’s the moment to prepare, not pause.
Landlords in Bury hoping to convert their property to an HMO could soon have to meet tougher planning restrictions.
A new AI tool aims to help renters secure a rental property by sending alerts to their inbox before other platforms.
A group of six leading freeholders and property industry groups have failed in their High Court bid to reverse last year’s leasehold reform legislatio
The Telegraph appears to be at odds with its readers after a supportive article about rental reforms drew widespread opposition.
London’s 20% affordable fast-track aims to revive stalled sites and boost housing starts, but delivery - not policy - will be the real test.
Local councils are using arm’s-length companies to serve Section 21 eviction notices, impacting landlords ahead of upcoming legal changes.
Most brokers’ landlord clients are set to slim down their portfolios if National Insurance is applied to rental income.
Don’t let the headline mislead, it must be tempered by a realistic appraisal of the markets
Rental reform campaigner labels PRS policies an “unmitigated disaster” as he celebrates the imminent Renters’ Rights Act.
A summary of the Renters’ Rights Bill’s legislative path and the forthcoming changes it brings to the private rented sector.
A letting agency has been set up in the capital for socially minded landlords keen to be part of a more inclusive PRS.
Renters' Rights Bill has been voted through by MPs and will now go to the King for Royal Assent.
The Autumn Budget lands 26 Nov 2025. Tax hikes may target landlords—stay alert to NI on rental profits, CGT changes & MTD rollout.
Nottingham Council has announced new penalties to tackle poor practice – but admits it is late to the party.
Councillors in Rotherham are pushing ahead with selective licensing despite opposition from both landlords and tenants.
Medway Council has announced plans to introduce both selective and additional licensing schemes next summer.
Croydon landlords face having to join a selective licensing scheme in the borough after a five-year break.
Rightmove launches free webinar to help landlords prepare for major legal changes from the Renters' Rights Bill. Join Oct 22 at 7pm.
Landlord sell-offs fuel student housing crisis, increasing homelessness risk as students face sudden displacement and councils struggle to cope.
New Home Office data shows that Right to Rent fines have surged to more than £4.2 million since late 2024.
Landlords renting out homes in parts of Scunthorpe now need a selective licence.
A National Insurance grab could create renewed investment from older landlords and reshape the BTL market.
Renters are most likely to turn to social media to solve issues caused by mould as they are unsure about their legal rights.
Universal Credit changes and LHA freeze leave landlords facing longer arrears, slower recovery, and greater financial risk.
Student rental arrears could climb when the Renters’ Rights Bill is introduced, a letting expert has warned.
More landlords in a key London borough are to face selective licensing if councillors in Enfield get their way following a 12-week consultation due to
The government has dismissed MPs’ calls to conduct a comprehensive review of the “dysfunctional” County Courts.
With experienced landlords leaving in their droves, we now see an influx of accidental landlords
Labour deputy leader hopeful Lucy Powell has praised the government for taking on landlords' "vested interests".
A leading letting agent has expressed disappointment over Labour’s unwillingness to listen to concerns about the Renters’ Rights Bill.
Housing ministry data shows 'landlord selling up' remains a key reason why tenants have to move out and seek help from their council.
Asylum leasing offers landlords guaranteed rent, but risks, strict contracts, and ethical issues mean due diligence is essential.
Green Party's anti-landlord stance sparks sell-off as landlords fear policy impact - exit firms report surge in portfolio sales.
MPs will have their last chance to study the Renters’ Rights Bill when it goes back to the House of Commons next week.
Reeves signals possible tax hikes ahead of Nov Budget, with NI on rental profits still under review amid fiscal tightening.
Generation Rent has taken the credit for keeping ‘pro landlord’ amendments out of the Renters’ Rights Bill.
More landlords in Leeds will need to apply for a licence when the council launches an extended scheme next February.
Commercial landlords are facing a nightmare situation; a race to upgrade their energy efficiency standards, many with an uncertain outcome
Comments made by Paul Johnson to NRLA as Labour tries to position private landlords are 'ripe for extra taxes' ahead of next month's budget.
An energy efficiency expert has warned landlords to “do it right or don’t bother” when it comes to insulating their properties.
The John Lewis Partnership is to start work on building 170 rental homes in Reading.
Landlords, agents and charities have warned that inadequate Local Housing Allowance rates are pushing renters to the cliff edge.
Peer says during Lords debate that Renters' Rights Bill is not proportionate in its approach balancing tenant and landlord needs.
A Scottish firm is hoping to convince landlords in the West Country to let it take the strain in the short-let market.
Councils issuing no-fault evictions via legal workarounds, despite pledges to abolish Section 21.
A landlord who destroyed his tenant’s home following an illegal eviction has been ordered to pay her £53,000 in damages.
A staggering 98% of homes with external wall insulation installed under the ECO scheme need work to correct major issues.
Hounslow says it is on the hunt for rogue and non-compliant landlords and agents within its borders.
Peers are hoping they can convince the government to reconsider key changes to the Renters’ Rights Bill around possession grounds.
Landlords face a tough 2025: tax hikes, digital reporting & the Renters' Rights Bill demand smart planning to protect income & stay compliant.
The PRS should fund local authority regulation, says the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
Millennial landlords account for a record 50% of shareholders in new buy-to-let limited companies set up this year.
Cost of premium is always front of mind when landlords take out insurance, but under-insuring can be a very costly mistake
Properties that let the sector down are in the minority, a regulation expert will tell the upcoming NRLA conference.
Renters in London and the South East now need to spend less of their pay on rent, according to Propertymark.
Tenants who are afraid to blow the whistle on bad practice are inadvertently contributing to poor HMOs.
MP's £2k HMO-linked hospitality sparks debate on PRS ethics. Landlords face rising scrutiny, compliance pressure, and policy shifts.
A landlord who illegally kicked out his tenant and took their belongings has been fined.
A court ruling has highlighted the importance of informing tenants when landlords move their deposit between schemes.
Landlords and letting agents are being warned by official bodies to be vigilant against payment diversion fraud within the private rented sector.
Good landlords are leaving the PRS - rising costs, regulation, and tax changes are driving out the best in the sector.
Letting agents report that landlord instructions have fallen to their lowest level since May 2020.
A landlord who was criticised by a judge for his “appalling behaviour” must pay tenants a whopping £25,542.
A Conservative government would abolish stamp duty on primary residences but not for second home purchasers or landlords, leader Kemi Badenoch reveals
A Tory activist says the PRS will shrink if the government presses on with “politically motivated tax raids”.
Wales has cemented its position as the top yielding landlord location in the UK during the third quarter of the year.
Struggling to maintain rental profits? Learn 5 key steps to protect your margins - from setting the right rent to smart insurance and cost reviews.
What are the implications of renting to a 17 year old or someone who is under the age of 18?
Oldham Council plans to introduce a borough-wide Article 4 Direction requiring landlords to get planning permission for HMOs.
Landlords now face an average cost of between £12,708 and £19,223 to evict a tenant and are waiting between six months and 12 months on average to get
A third of all landlords have sold up or actively tried to sell in the last 12 months, according to a shocking new report.
Private tenants in Scotland are struggling to resolve problems with rent increases, housing conditions, eviction and recovering deposits.
The party in England and Wales has revealed its plans to force landlords out of the market via harsh new taxes and regulations.
Older renters are rising fast - up 70% in 10 years. Here's what landlords need to know to stay ahead.
Pet deposits look set to be the key battleground in the Renters’ Rights Bill as peers make another bid to include them.
Solicitors are increasing their spend on advertising to tenants concerned about damp and mould.
Over-enthusiastic scrutiny of Universal Credit claims is putting tenants months into rent arrears and frustrating the landlords trying to help them.
As landlords prepare to face huge changes to the private rental sector, the Government has announced a similar overhaul of the way homes are bought an
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Southend-on-Sea City Council has fined two property firms a total of £21,000 for operating an unlicensed HMO.
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Some landlords face devastating issues, returning to find properties trashed, no enforcement, no recourse, and huge emotional cost.
HMO landlords in Peterborough will have to apply for an additional licence once a new scheme launches in January.
The NRLA warns landlords could be forced to sell up without support to meet ambitious energy efficiency targets.
Landlords have claimed that their ‘personal’ touch is more popular among tenants than the service offered by letting agents and corporate ‘build to re
Buy-to-let landlords need clarity on tax in the Autumn Budget instead of confusing policy leaks, says financial expert.
More than two-thirds (68%) of UK landlords have discovered their tenants renting out the property without permission.
A worrying 39% of landlords would rather sell than invest in required EPC upgrades, according to the latest poll.
Section 25 and 26 notices for commercial tenancies under the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 may seem like tedious bureaucracy, but here's why they matter.
Rental yields across England and Wales edged up for the second quarter in a row, driven by sustained tenant demand.
Landlords are being encouraged to consider hosting a billboard as a way of creating a regular income stream.
The Scottish Government has passed the Housing (Scotland) Bill, paving the way for councils to cap rent increases.
Former children’s presenters Dick & Dom have launched a mini-series to coach renters through DIY fixes.
A ‘helpful’ clause around notice periods in the Renters’ Rights Bill could cause landlords confusion.
Landlords have been encouraged to join the Property Alert Service to ensure they don’t fall prey to fraudsters.
Waltham Forest Council failed to properly use its powers to tackle a landlord who punched his tenant.
The 1.5 million new homes target can’t be achieved without BTR playing a key part, says a property expert.
An HMO landlord has failed to quash a £17,000 fine for failing to license and repair his property.
About 400,000 landlords and self-employed people have failed to register in time for today's Making Tax Digital deadline.
Norwich landlords could soon face new additional and selective licensing schemes after the council agreed to progress proposals.
Fraudsters are using AI to create entire fake tenant identities and slip past referencing checks, reports Goodlord.
Market student rentals early, get renewals in writing, and keep records to reduce voids, disputes and risks under new rental rules.
A landlord has been told to pay more than £4,500 after failing to clear piles of rubbish that attracted vermin from his three rental properties.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is planning a major crackdown on the number and quality of HMOs across the city.
The London borough of Haringey is setting up a renters’ forum as Sadiq Khan invests £400,000 in council enforcement.
Section 21 and the assured shorthold tenancy finally came to an end on the 31st of July. Tom Entwistle comments
Burnley and Scarbrough councils want landlords to have their say on plans to extend selective licensing in their boroughs.
The government has pledged to reduce duplicate data entry in the PRS Database after early testing by landlords.
Landlords who can show evidence of rents actually achieved could be in a stronger position when defending rent increases at tribunal.
After the Section 21 deadline rush, attention turns to whether the new Section 8 grounds and courts can deliver timely possession.
Landlord possession claims surged 28% in July as owners raced to meet the final Section 21 court deadline before new rules took effect.
Property118 wins DOTAS appeal, but the ruling doesn't confirm its incorporation planning works for all landlords.
Ministers have revealed the detailed landlord enforcement data that councils will be expected to hand over from next year.
Overseas renters account for almost two-thirds of Foxtons' tenants, highlighting the referencing challenge facing landlords.
Buy-to-let can deliver rental income and long-term growth, but success depends on choosing the right location and planning costs.
A former letting agency boss has admitted she scammed almost £50,000 from dozens of tenants and landlords.
The build-to-rent sector saw one of the sharpest falls in the number of new starts on site during the last quarter.
Tribunals appear increasingly willing to award compensation for minor issues at unreasonable percentages, says a landlord group.
Landlords are taking advantage of Oxford’s housing shortage to rent out badly maintained HMOs, according to the city council.
Covid devastated the small enterprise section of the commercial property market. Are we at last seeing signs of recovery?
Regional rent controls could move a step closer after Labour’s Bev Craig won the Greater Manchester’s mayoral election.
Another Liverpool City Region is debating proposals to bring in a selective licensing scheme for private rented homes.
The Welsh Government is reviewing the 182-day letting threshold used to classify self-catering properties for local tax purposes.
Eviction specialist Paul Shamplina says it’s been “carnage” this week as landlords try to beat the last-minute rush to issue possession claims.
UK interest rates have been held at 3.75% for a fifth time by the Bank of England.
A group of Thurrock landlords have lost their final chance to challenge the Essex borough’s scheme and must stump up £7,500 in costs.
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HMO landlords are ahead of the game when it comes to making energy efficiency improvements, according to Paragon Bank.
Landlords in Preston could soon have to pay £1,050 for a selective licence - but the council wants their views on whether to allow discounts.
mydeposits launches new Total Property platform, simpler pricing and cheaper insured deposit protection for landlords and agents.
A landlord whose tenants had to use toilets at work when repairs weren’t done at their unlicensed flat has been ordered to repay £24,480.
Landlords have been urged to conduct pest inspections and ensure tenants understand rubbish etiquette amid a rise in rat infestations.
Landlords paid £104 million in voluntary tax disclosures in the last financial year as HMRC casts its net wider.
Liverpool Council is weighing up the pros and cons of three potential selective licensing schemes which will impact city landlords next year.
Gedling Borough Council wants landlords’ views on whether it should bring in tougher rules for HMO conversions.
A landlord who ignored repeated requests to provide his tenant with hot water has been told to pay £5,600 in fines.
Tenants are now much less likely to search for pet-friendly rental properties following rental reforms, says Rightmove.
Land value tax has a high administration cost; will it ever get off the ground?
New Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has confirmed that the government is not looking to bring in rent controls in England.
St Helens Council has vowed to “tighten the screws” on HMOs after voting to bring in a borough-wide Article 4 Direction.
Landlords should decide whether they or their tenants are liable for the new High Value Council Tax Surcharge, says Propertymark.
A landlord has been ordered to repay almost £19,500 after a tribunal ruled he did not have a reasonable excuse for his unlicensed HMO.
VAT on electricity bills falls to 0% from October, offering landlords modest savings while highlighting the value of energy efficiency.
Campaigning tenant group Generation Rent has appointed Holly Williamson as its new chief executive, replacing Ben Twomey.
Professional investors have turned their attention to build-to-rent developments amid higher costs and greater tenant rights.
Tamworth Council plans to introduce additional licensing in a bid to stop HMO developers targeting the borough.
Rent repayment orders have become a favoured enforcement tool in the tenants’ arsenal, but frivolous and bogus claims can rebound on them
More property experts have urged Andy Burnham to reconsider potential rent controls in England in his bid to address the cost of living.
New data reveals continued fierce competition for rental homes as the pace of price rises is beginning to moderate.
Claimant firms might think more carefully before pursuing speculative claims, according to a property lawyer involved in a recent case.
Two London boroughs have launched consultations into bolstering their licensing schemes.
Property sector figures have given Angela Rayner a cautious welcome as she returns to her old job as Housing Secretary.
The government is considering introducing tougher verification checks for letting agents joining official schemes.
Tenant referencing helps landlords assess risk, but a “pass” is not proof of identity. Strong checks and vigilance remain essential.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham hasn’t ruled out rent controls as part of his pledge to help people with the cost of living.
A tax expert has urged landlords it’s not too late to register for Making Tax Digital despite the first filing deadline less than three weeks away.
A landlord firm has been fined for breaching licensing conditions after tenants were found sleeping in squalor in one of its properties.
The figures show that more and more traditional buy-to-let landlords are considering a diversifying strategy of investing in commercial property
LRG is rolling out Making Tax Digital software to 73,000 landlords, expanding letting agents' role in tax compliance.
Lloyds Living has taken another step towards becoming one of the UK’s largest private landlords by buying 980 new homes.
A property tribunal has ruled that a settlement demand backed by Justice for Tenants was made to intimidate the landlord.
Research finds Making Tax Digital is increasing compliance pressures for landlords already facing wider challenges.
Slough landlords will soon have to fork out £950 for an additional licence and £750 for a selective licence under two new schemes.
If you think of squatting as a residential problem is now solved by the 2012 criminal law reforms, think again
Three landlords who left their tenants living in a home with damp, mould and no heating will be reported to the Rogue Landlord Database.
Housing crisis needs landlord-tenant partnership, not blame: both sides face pressures and must work together to fix broken system
The number of available rental homes has dropped below the previous year’s level for the first time since 2022.
Leaseholders will gain greater powers to scrutinise service charges and challenge unreasonable costs next year, the government has announced.
Councils are failing to collect fines issued to rogue and criminal landlords despite conducting more property inspections.
Long-term landlords face a growing CGT trap as rising tax liabilities make selling or holding property an increasingly difficult decision.
Tenants whose rent exceeds £100,000 face a lack of protection in the Renters’ Rights Act, according to a top property lawyer.
Landlords are increasingly refinancing and restructuring rather than selling properties, as lenders report falling mortgage arrears.
Landlords in Wales face tougher rules on evicting tenants as part of another shake-up for the country’s private rented sector.
A new government report has provided an early warning of the pitfalls private landlords should avoid when Awaab’s Law takes effect.
Landlords are struggling with rising rent arrears as they face waits of up to a year to regain possession of their properties in Scotland.
A new property management platform aims to help landlords keep on top of the growing compliance burden as rental reforms bite.
The share of homes bought by landlords exceeded the share of homes they sold last month – for the first time since 2019.
Landlords are prioritising ensuite bedrooms and green credentials when hunting out investments or making improvements to HMOs.
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This was the subject of a recent Upper Tribunal case, an issue which has far-reaching consequences for landlords seeking CGT relief on incorporation
Landlords should use the time before the next stage of the Renters’ Rights Act to review compliance, paperwork and tenant relationships, according to
The number of pensioner households renting privately could more than triple over the next 20 years, new research finds.
Interest rate rises and tax changes have hit landlords harder than a two-year rent freeze would have, according to a think-tank.
Ministers have expanded the Cladding Safety Scheme to include some lower-rise residential buildings with the most serious fire safety risks.
Paragon Bank has helped a landlord refinance a complex 77‑property portfolio and save £280,000 over five years.
Professionalism, compliance and business thinking are now essential for landlord success, NLIS speakers agreed.
Rental demand is gathering pace again after a relatively subdued period, according to agents around the UK.
Serial fraudster jailed for five years after fake references, forged documents and tenant scams exposed through private prosecution.
More than two-thirds of tenants are unaware of, or don’t understand the Renters’ Rights Act, a new survey finds.
UK rent growth is slowing as affordability limits rises, forcing landlords to balance higher costs with sustainable returns.
Now that Section 21 has gone, landlords and agents need to know how to streamline the process of using Section 8
Flat-share supply has fallen for the first time in three years, with the number of room adverts across the UK dropping by 3.2% in Q2 2026.
A rogue landlord used an AI-generated image to trick council inspectors into believing he had installed a smoke detector in a rental property.
A veteran landlord with an OBE has been handed a whopping �300,000 fine after two decades of managing illegally converted houses. Nirpaul Riat was given one of the largest ever fines in Hounslow for managing 22 properties where vulnerable tenants lived in appalling conditions.<
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After years of campaigning and lobbying by tenant groups the Government has committed to huge changes for landlords when evicting tenants.
Southwark Council has been given the green light for one of the UKs largest selective licencing schemes. It got approval from Housing Secretary Michael Gove following the introduction last year of a borough-wide additional licensing scheme for HMOs and a small, selective lic
Landlords and holiday homeowners continue to be clobbered by a tax grab from the Welsh Revenue Authority. The latest figures show revenue from the higher rate of stamp duty - Land Transaction Tax (LTT) - increased by 50% from �61 million in 2020/21 to �92 million in 2022/23 -
Migrant communities face discrimination while navigating the private rental market, according to new research by Generation Rent and Migrant Organise. Their poll of 126 migrant private renters found that 42% had struggled to find a landlord or letting agent to rent to them as a
The FT reports a surge in property stocks as inflation falls, and bricks and mortar property values could soon follow stocks? The latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) measure of inflation and prices, which includes consumer price inflation, producer price i
A landlord who failed to licence her six properties has ended up with a criminal conviction and hefty fines totalling nearly �18,000. London Land Holdings Ltd, London Land Holdings 1 Ltd and sole director of both companies, Susannah Meisner , were charged
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Police forces across four UK counties urge landlords and agents to report signs of cannabis farms in rented properties as part of Operation Scorpion.
Northern Ireland landlord shifts from residential to commercial property, citing frustration with UK’s heavy tax burden on residential landlords.
Over recent years, governments have tightened lettings legislation and increased the tax burden on landlords. Add on the current cost-of-living crisis, high mortgage rates, and the Renters (Reform) Bill making its way through Parliament, some landlords are understandably beginning to wonder if it’s
Landlords and industry professionals have been invited to share their thoughts on a new professional standard aimed at helping surveyors provide useful retrofitting advice. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched a consultation on its draft <strong id=""
A contrite landlord has apologised to the tenant he tried to illegally evict after being rapped on the knuckles by Coventry Council. The landlord sent text messages telling his tenant to leave when they told him the rent would be late. He then visited the property and took the t
Section 21 is the biggest headline grabbing element of the Renters Reform Bill but will be the least effective pieces of the legislation. Thats according to letting agent Kristjan Byfield (main picture), co-founder ofhttps://www.baseps.co.uk/"
Shelter has this morning launched a campaign in partnership with the Co-operative Bank to persuade the Government to press ahead with its proposal to abolish Section 21 evictions. The two organisations have launched a PR stunt on Parliament Square today covering it with 172 card
New data reveals the extent of the landlord exodus prompted by the current mortgage rate surge with 36% of landlords polled revealing they plan to sell a property over the next 12 months. The proportion intending to sell some properties was at 30%, up from 28% the last tim
Landlords are increasingly likely to be renting to older tenants in the coming decade with the proportion of renters in private rented accommodation over 65 years old doubling to 11.5%, it has been reported. Letting agency Hamptons says its research reveal
A council crackdown has uncovered four unlicensed HMOs and one being used as a cannabis factory in Kettering and Corby. North Northamptonshire Council joined forces with Northamptonshire Police in a week-long inspection of 76 HMOs, four of which are still being investigated.
HMO owners and associations are being urged to support calls for a rethink of plans to remove licensing requirements for HMOs used as asylum accommodation. Property lawyer at JMW, David Smith , wants the High Court to agree to a judicial review of changes o
The number of available private rental homes has dropped by more than a third since 2019 to a 14-year low. Only 241,000 PRS homes were available last month compared with 370,000 in June 2019, a fall of 35%, according to consultancy TwentyCi which analysed
A landlord couple have paid a heavy price for ignoring their tenant's request to fix a boiler after being fined �3,500. David and Emily Griffiths, of Tickhill Road, Harworth (pictured), Nottinghamshire left the tenant with no hot water or heating for three weeks. D
Landlord Action's Paul Sowerbutts discusses the impact of abolishing Section 21 and upcoming eviction reforms on landlords and tenants.