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Small landlords could suffer the same fate as village pubs after the smoking ban, with big operators taking over the sector.
A landlord who was vindictive towards her tenants has been found guilty of using violence to secure entry, unlawful eviction and harassment.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has said he wants to see rent controls imposed on all private rented homes.
Renters’ Rights Act lands in 2 weeks: Section 21 ends, fines up to £40k. Landlords must act now or risk penalties, delays and costly mistakes.
Homeless charity Crisis is to buy its first rental properties – funded by Lloyds Banking Group – in its bid to become a landlord.
More than a quarter of rental listings have been reduced in price during the first quarter of the year, the highest number since 2012.
Landlords have been warned they face legal action if they discriminate against tenants when conducting Right to Rent checks.
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s latest housing market report highlights the affordability issues facing tenants
A landlord has been ordered to pay almost £35,000 in fines and costs after he failed to license his HMO in Gravesend town centre.
The number of build-to-rent homes under construction has fallen by a fifth year-on-year as the sector battles planning and building rules.
Landlords with buy-to-let borrowing hold an average of 6.5 individual loans, typically spread across two lenders, research finds.
Many agents who plan to pass the cost of compliance through to landlords via higher fees risk pushing them to risk self-manage, says Goodlord.
A letting agent who claimed he wasn’t the landlord of an unlicensed HMO has been told to pay back £31,435 in rent.
The government has given councils another £41 million to help cover the costs of ramping up enforcement action against private landlords.
A new rent review platform aims to help landlords and agents agree rents after 1st May without going to a tribunal.
Kate Faulkner has defended landlords for issuing Section 21 notices after Housing Secretary Steve Reed labelled it “shameless behaviour”.
Six letting agents have been expelled from The Property Ombudsman after failing to pay compensation to landlords or tenants.
Reforms to notice periods could reduce rental supply, impacting affordability and availability for renters, says Propertymark.
Private tenants in Scotland will get first refusal if a landlord puts their home up for sale under plans announced by the SNP.
Two-thirds of private rental properties in some parts of England have an EPC below C, illustrating the scale of the challenge facing landlords.
England’s private rented sector (PRS) is on the cusp of its most significant structural change in decades
A think-tank has warned that a flat rate visitor levy in England would place a higher burden on budget travellers.
Rental yields across England and Wales increased year-on-year to Q1 2026 across every region, according to Fleet Mortgages.
Property lawyer advises landlords to check tenancy agreements when trying to understand new rent in advance rules.
Growing numbers of landlords are rushing to serve last-minute no-fault evictions before the ban comes into force on 1st May.
Furnished holiday lets face VAT rules UK landlords often overlook, including registration, rates, and reclaiming allowable expenses.
Time is running out: key deadlines, mandatory notices, and Section 21 changes landlords must act on before 1 May.
Landlords have been warned to take extra care when making licence applications after a spate of fines for filling out the wrong form.
The Green party plans to push for rent controls in Wales as the party looks set to win its first seats in the Senedd next month.
The government has released a raft of new guidance for tenants around the Renters’ Rights Act.
Making Tax Digital requires landlords earning £50k+ to submit quarterly digital tax updates from April 2026.
Swale Council has urged private landlords to take part in a consultation about introducing tougher rules for HMOs.
Landlord Mick Roberts has hit out at Nottingham Council officers for failing to understand housing law and deterring others from helping tenants.
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County Durham plans to extend Article 4 rules across the entire borough to control the spread of HMOs.
A quarter of landlords (24%) are actively selling or looking to sell some, or all of their portfolio, new research finds.
The government’s newly established National Housing Bank will help to fund 3,300 build-to-rent homes in a link-up with Homes England and Aviva.
Sweeping reforms are about to reshape the private rented sector, how will holiday let businesses fare?
Landlords and agents have been warned to get ready for upcoming rental reforms or face costly fines.
Landlord exits shrink UK rental supply; staying landlords must adapt, professionalise, and navigate new regulations.
Rents have increased for the first time in five months but remain 2.5% lower than October’s peak.
Just 30 days until the Renters’ Rights Act - landlords are selling fast to beat new rules and secure top prices in under 28 days.
April Fools? Landlords, 1 May brings major rental reforms - from rent rules to pets, possessions, and new tenant rights.
Landlords can’t absorb growing costs without passing them on through higher rents, the NRLA has warned.
The number of pet-friendly rental homes in England has dropped by -39% since the start of the year.
Propertymark wants councils to invest more in empty home schemes after it found less than half of have an empty homes strategy.
Landlords in Stockton will face much tougher rules around HMOs following a planned clampdown by the council.
Paul Sowerbutts and Sonia Rai discuss disability discrimination risks in possession claims and Equality Act defences landlords must consider.
Unrest in the Middle East is adding hundreds of pounds to landlords’ new buy-to-let mortgages, according to Moneyfactscompare.co.uk.
The Welsh Government has confirmed that landlords, not tenants, will remain liable for council tax in HMOs.
Croydon Council has promised to conduct more housing inspections under its new selective and additional licensing schemes.
Uncertainty pervades the commercial property market as investors put decisions on hold…
Council workers have knocked down makeshift buildings that were being rented out with dodgy electrics and no proper bathroom or toilet.
A property lawyer has warned landlords to check their spam email to ensure they don’t miss council notices after two significant court cases.
Landlord Alwin Oliver has vowed to work towards finding solutions to homelessness and helping landlords prevent rent arrears.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced a new Renters’ Rights Enforcement Fund to help renters defend their rights from 1st May.
Landlords in Oxford have been picked to help the government trial its new PRS Database, set to launch later this year.
MPs have disagreed over whether short let owners should have to collect a visitor levy under plans being drawn up for English councils.
For years, buy-to-let has dominated the small-scale private investor landscape, but light industrial property is a viable alternative
The government wants landlords' views on funding options for energy efficiency improvements under its Warm Homes Fund.
Property agents in Yorkshire have joined a push to help landlords and tenants understand the causes of damp and mould.
Northern England now accounts for a larger share of landlord house purchases than London and the South.
One in three agents (32%) report that more landlords routinely request guarantors than 12 months ago, new research reveals.
Medway Council aims to introduce selective and additional licensing schemes to clamp down on problem rented properties.
A property expert has warned that confusion could arise over who is responsible for handing tenants the new information sheet.
Campaigning tenant group Generation Rent is looking for a new chief executive after Ben Twomey announced he would quit the role in July.
The government has published drafts of the new forms for tenancy processes that need to be used under the Renters’ Rights Act.
A landlord who sent tenants “brash and overbearing” messages has been told to pay them back more than £10,000.
Investors’ Chronicle declares buy-to-let, still an investment opportunity for the serious landlord
Nearly half the properties covered by Blackpool’s selective licensing scheme have failed to get a licence since it launched almost a year ago.
Tenants will be asked to pay £47 to challenge a Section 13 rent increase through the First Tier Property Tribunal, the government has announced.
Prime-area landlords are selling fast using the RRR formula right property, price and location, unlocking stronger offers despite market challenges.
The government has published the Information Sheet which landlords must give to tenants by 31st May or face a potential £7,000 fine.
Section 21 ban drives landlord exits, tenant uncertainty and rising rents as courts face pressure and supply tightens
The government has stepped up its information campaign to make sure landlords prepare for the upcoming Renters’ Rights Act.
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75% amid increases in global energy prices due to the Middle East conflict.
Landlords in Wales will soon need a licence for their short-let properties after the Senedd passed a Bill to improve visitor accommodation.
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Rising CCJs signal ongoing financial strain, increasing tenant credit risk and making careful landlord screening more important.
A rogue landlord has been handed a whopping £92,000 fine for renting out an unheated outhouse to a couple with a four-month-old baby.
Hyndburn Council is set to extend its controls on converting homes into small HMOs across the entire borough.
Tenants should be allowed to claim rent back if their landlord doesn’t meet new energy efficiency standards, according to Generation Rent.
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Landlords recovering property or unpaid rent can use High Court officers for faster enforcement, though fees are higher and court approval is needed.
Cardiff, Nottingham and Manchester were the top BTL purchasing hotspots last year, according to Paragon Bank.
More than 259,000 landlords will need to sign up for Making Tax Digital for the 2026/2027 tax year, the government has revealed.
The government is drilling local councils over civil penalty fines to work out how much they will need to enforce the Renters’ Rights Act.
An increasing number of landlords looking for a quick and painless exit from the PRS are opting for concessionary sales.
Landlords in Jersey will be allowed to evict some tenants with a week’s notice as part of big changes to residential tenancy law.
Private renters would have had an extra 2.2 million properties to choose from if the market had grown at pre-2016 rates, says Hamptons.
Landlords must be aware, they don’t need to renew tenancies on 1 May 2026, but they must give a notice to their tenants
Sixty private landlords have joined Greater Manchester’s Good Landlord Charter - and can now apply for a green grant.
Letting agents have called for a shake-up of PRS policy and tax reforms in the run-up to the Scottish and Welsh elections.
Agent failed to act on repeated ASB complaints or keep records, leading to a noise warning for the landlord. Complaint upheld with compensation awarde
Landlords could face increased rent arrears from next month due to a clash between welfare policies and Universal Credit payments.
UK landlords may face a longer wait for lower buy-to-let mortgage rates as energy prices and inflation uncertainty delay BoE rate cuts.
Landlords are being encouraged to review their EPC certificates after the government pushed back its reformed EPC regime.
The Database should be used as a potential source of data to help identify scores of renters who are eligible to vote, says Generation Rent.
A perfect storm is witnessing many buy-to-let landlords leaving the sector - tax, inflation, new regulations and an international conflict
Many wealthy property owners who are fleeing Britain due to this month’s abolition of the non-dom tax regime are opting to rent out rather than sell their homes
Tenant groups have laid into landlords as the Renters’ Rights Bill passes through the Lords.
Landlords have been encouraged to sign up to HMRC’s testing programme, with less than a year to go until those earning more than £50,000 need to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax.
The Mortgage Works has boosted its support for limited company landlords by removing the need for all mortgage applicants to be directors.
Despite promises by government & developers, house building progress is slow to affect rent levels
Government launches new consultation to help make your rental property more sustainable
The Renters’ Rights Bill could trigger an exodus among landlords, reducing the supply of affordable housing, industry leaders have warned.
Landlords should target student housing and build-to-rent (BTR) if they want a secure investment with decent yields, it has been suggested
Experts urge a fair and balanced Renters’ Rights Bill that protects both landlords and tenants as it reaches the committee stage in the House of Lords
Private rental prices paid by tenants in the UK rose by 6.1% during the 12 months to October 2023, up from 5.7% during the 12 months to September 2023, ONS data shows.
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has told MPs that the Government's looming national property portal for landlords won’t diminish the need for selective licencing.
Landlords using a guaranteed rent scheme can earn £3,600 a year more than by conventional letting, according to one guaranteed rent provider.
Granting landlords and tenants the ability to give the same notice periods would prevent the private rented sector “becoming Airbnb by the back door”, NRLA’s chief executive Ben Beadle has told MPs.
Landlords in Luton claim to have once again persuaded the town’s council to delay its highly controversial additional and selective licencing schemes, the fourth time this has happened in as many years.
More than 20% of short-term lets advertised in London were previously long-term rentals, according to research by property data platform Propalt.
Councils are calling for a widening of the conditions under which tenants can claim rent repayment orders (RROs) as part of the Renters (Reform) Bill.
Letting agents and landlords are benefiting from higher interest rates, earning over £80 million this year from tenants’ deposits across the UK wide.
A leading student accommodation expert has urged the Government to create a level playing field for the sector within the looming Renters (Reform) Bill or face a perfect storm of rising rents and contracting suipply.
A housing minister appointed just nine months ago by Rishi Sunak has now been asked to stand down during today’s reshuffle triggered by the sacking home Home Secretary Suella Braverman.
A big NE of England council is considering supplementing its landlord-led scheme with selective licensing in large parts of the town.
Landlords are selling more homes than they’re buying, according to Hamptons’ monthly letting index, although the sell-off is slowing down.
Fears that banning section 21 will harm the PRS in England are entirely misplaced, based on contradictory evidence in Scotland, according to The Social Market Foundation (SMF).
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After a slew of bad news, this week’s headlines come as a welcome relief for landlords looking to sell. The Telegraph reported that despite higher rates and regulatory risks around rentals, a wave of new investors had entered the market, stepping in to take portfolios off landlords’ hands.
A business that rents out properties via Airbnb on behalf of landlords has raised another £1.75 million from investors, taking its total raised since 2016 to £12 million.
The Build-To-Rent (BTR) sector now accounts for 10% of all UK real estate investment after a record-breaking year.
The government has launched plans to slash ground rents on existing leaseholds as part of a consultation into widescale reform.
County courts are taking over half a year on average to process legitimate evictions by landlords and agents, it has been revealed.
A property management company has slammed its local council for charging a student accommodation block nearly £45,000 under the selective licensing scheme.
Landlords should be allowed to offset spending on insulation and energy-saving improvements against tax, according to the Liberal Democrats.
The tough economic conditions bearing down on landlords are starting to push up mortgage arrears, latest data from lenders’ trade body UK Finance has revealed.
New research by Generation Rent reveals that white people are 36% more likely to receive a positive response when applying to rent on SpareRoom than black people.
Signs that the Government’s assault on landlords coupled with higher mortgage costs are chasing more out of the market than usual have come from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) this morning.
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