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Landlords have been warned to avoid the spread of phantom rumours about the Renters' Rights Act.
Landlords in Hillingdon will have the chance to comment on a new borough-wide additional HMO licensing scheme.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has apologised to the Prime Minister for failing to get a selective licence for her London rental property.
The day of the long-awaited abolition of Section 21 “no-fault” evictions has finally arrived
The Renters’ Rights Act ends Section 21 “no-fault” evictions; landlords must now use Section 8 grounds, with longer notice periods.
The Renters’ Rights Act ends Section 21 “no-fault” evictions; landlords must now use Section 8 grounds, with longer notice periods.
The Renters’ Rights Act ends Section 21 “no-fault” evictions; landlords must now use Section 8 grounds, with longer notice periods.
Rachel Reeves’ admission of breaching housing law neatly illustrates the challenges landlords face in keeping up with legislation.
Rachel Reeves’ admission of breaching housing law neatly illustrates the challenges landlords face in keeping up with legislation.
Rachel Reeves’ admission of breaching housing law neatly illustrates the challenges landlords face in keeping up with legislation.
Landlords across the country are enjoying better profits and yields than they have for several years, new research shows.
Landlords across the country are enjoying better profits and yields than they have for several years, new research shows.
Landlords across the country are enjoying better profits and yields than they have for several years, new research shows.
“Landlords rush to sell ahead of Renters' Rights Bill as taxes, rates, and reforms squeeze profits. Time to act is now.”
“Landlords rush to sell ahead of Renters' Rights Bill as taxes, rates, and reforms squeeze profits. Time to act is now.”
“Landlords rush to sell ahead of Renters' Rights Bill as taxes, rates, and reforms squeeze profits. Time to act is now.”
Landlords learn practical strategies to navigate 2025 property tax changes, from inheritance tax to SDLT and CGT planning.
Landlords learn practical strategies to navigate 2025 property tax changes, from inheritance tax to SDLT and CGT planning.
Landlords learn practical strategies to navigate 2025 property tax changes, from inheritance tax to SDLT and CGT planning.
Landlords have been warned to avoid the spread of phantom rumours about the Renters' Rights Act.
Landlords have been warned to avoid the spread of phantom rumours about the Renters' Rights Act.
Landlords have been warned to avoid the spread of phantom rumours about the Renters' Rights Act.
The London lettings agency at the centre of the Rachel Reeves selective licensing scandal has released a statement.
The London lettings agency at the centre of the Rachel Reeves selective licensing scandal has released a statement.
The London lettings agency at the centre of the Rachel Reeves selective licensing scandal has released a statement.
Landlords in Hillingdon will have the chance to comment on a new borough-wide additional HMO licensing scheme.
Landlords in Hillingdon will have the chance to comment on a new borough-wide additional HMO licensing scheme.
Landlords in Hillingdon will have the chance to comment on a new borough-wide additional HMO licensing scheme.
The Chancellor has been accused of “glaring hypocrisy” by a landlord impacted by the licensing scheme she pushed for in Leeds.
The Chancellor has been accused of “glaring hypocrisy” by a landlord impacted by the licensing scheme she pushed for in Leeds.
The Chancellor has been accused of “glaring hypocrisy” by a landlord impacted by the licensing scheme she pushed for in Leeds.
Many claims the Renters' Rights Act is pushing more landlords out but George Osborne's Section 24 changes are the real culprit, says expert.
Many claims the Renters' Rights Act is pushing more landlords out but George Osborne's Section 24 changes are the real culprit, says expert.
Many claims the Renters' Rights Act is pushing more landlords out but George Osborne's Section 24 changes are the real culprit, says expert.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has apologised to the Prime Minister for failing to get a selective licence for her London rental property.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has apologised to the Prime Minister for failing to get a selective licence for her London rental property.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has apologised to the Prime Minister for failing to get a selective licence for her London rental property.
The day of the long-awaited abolition of Section 21 “no-fault” evictions has finally arrived
The day of the long-awaited abolition of Section 21 “no-fault” evictions has finally arrived
The day of the long-awaited abolition of Section 21 “no-fault” evictions has finally arrived
The Law Society has warned that the courts aren’t ready for an expected rise in hearings created by the Renters’ Rights Act.
The Law Society has warned that the courts aren’t ready for an expected rise in hearings created by the Renters’ Rights Act.
The Law Society has warned that the courts aren’t ready for an expected rise in hearings created by the Renters’ Rights Act.
Most of Westminster’s private landlords will be covered by a huge new selective licensing scheme when it launches next month.
Most of Westminster’s private landlords will be covered by a huge new selective licensing scheme when it launches next month.
Most of Westminster’s private landlords will be covered by a huge new selective licensing scheme when it launches next month.
An Edinburgh landlord has been fined for renting out an unlicensed flat in the first prosecution under the country’s short-term lets licensing scheme.
An Edinburgh landlord has been fined for renting out an unlicensed flat in the first prosecution under the country’s short-term lets licensing scheme.
An Edinburgh landlord has been fined for renting out an unlicensed flat in the first prosecution under the country’s short-term lets licensing scheme.
A startup on a mission to revolutionise student rentals aims to sign up one million students within the next year.
A startup on a mission to revolutionise student rentals aims to sign up one million students within the next year.
A startup on a mission to revolutionise student rentals aims to sign up one million students within the next year.
The government has squandered a chance to help both animal-loving tenants and landlords, according to pet campaigners.
The government has squandered a chance to help both animal-loving tenants and landlords, according to pet campaigners.
The government has squandered a chance to help both animal-loving tenants and landlords, according to pet campaigners.
The Mortgage Works is improving its application process and speeding up lending decisions for landlords.
The Mortgage Works is improving its application process and speeding up lending decisions for landlords.
The Mortgage Works is improving its application process and speeding up lending decisions for landlords.
Landlords and agents face a draconian and new set of investigative powers given to councils by the Act.
Landlords and agents face a draconian and new set of investigative powers given to councils by the Act.
Landlords and agents face a draconian and new set of investigative powers given to councils by the Act.
The huge reforms that the Act bring in are now law although secondary legislative and regulatory changes will be needed to make it go live fully.
The huge reforms that the Act bring in are now law although secondary legislative and regulatory changes will be needed to make it go live fully.
The huge reforms that the Act bring in are now law although secondary legislative and regulatory changes will be needed to make it go live fully.
Islington to increase coverage to ten wards and raise the scheme's per-property fee to £850.
Islington to increase coverage to ten wards and raise the scheme's per-property fee to £850.
Islington to increase coverage to ten wards and raise the scheme's per-property fee to £850.
The government has promised to publish a timetable on when Awaab’s Law will include private landlords.
The government has promised to publish a timetable on when Awaab’s Law will include private landlords.
The government has promised to publish a timetable on when Awaab’s Law will include private landlords.
Landlords in Northern Ireland will soon have to pay more for an HMO licence as part of a crackdown on the sector.
Landlords in Northern Ireland will soon have to pay more for an HMO licence as part of a crackdown on the sector.
Landlords in Northern Ireland will soon have to pay more for an HMO licence as part of a crackdown on the sector.
Landlords and tenants are both feeling the pinch as affordability remains stretched across the PRS.
Landlords and tenants are both feeling the pinch as affordability remains stretched across the PRS.
Landlords and tenants are both feeling the pinch as affordability remains stretched across the PRS.
The prospect of the passing of the Renters Rights Act means for many landlords, the exit lights are flashing
The prospect of the passing of the Renters Rights Act means for many landlords, the exit lights are flashing
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.
The Renters’ Rights Bill is almost here. Change is certain but timing isn’t. Now’s the moment to prepare, not pause.
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.
Landlords in Bury hoping to convert their property to an HMO could soon have to meet tougher planning restrictions.
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 new AI tool aims to help renters secure a rental property by sending alerts to their inbox before other platforms.
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
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
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.
The Telegraph appears to be at odds with its readers after a supportive article about rental reforms drew widespread opposition.
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.
London’s 20% affordable fast-track aims to revive stalled sites and boost housing starts, but delivery - not policy - will be the real test.
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.
Local councils are using arm’s-length companies to serve Section 21 eviction notices, impacting landlords ahead of upcoming legal changes.
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.
Most brokers’ landlord clients are set to slim down their portfolios if National Insurance is applied to rental income.
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
Don’t let the headline mislead, it must be tempered by a realistic appraisal of the markets
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.
Rental reform campaigner labels PRS policies an “unmitigated disaster” as he celebrates the imminent Renters’ Rights Act.
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 summary of the Renters’ Rights Bill’s legislative path and the forthcoming changes it brings to the private rented sector.
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.
A letting agency has been set up in the capital for socially minded landlords keen to be part of a more inclusive PRS.
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.
Renters' Rights Bill has been voted through by MPs and will now go to the King for Royal Assent.
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.
The Autumn Budget lands 26 Nov 2025. Tax hikes may target landlords—stay alert to NI on rental profits, CGT changes & MTD rollout.
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.
Nottingham Council has announced new penalties to tackle poor practice – but admits it is late to the party.
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.
Councillors in Rotherham are pushing ahead with selective licensing despite opposition from both landlords and tenants.
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.
Medway Council has announced plans to introduce both selective and additional licensing schemes next summer.
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.
Croydon landlords face having to join a selective licensing scheme in the borough after a five-year break.
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.
Rightmove launches free webinar to help landlords prepare for major legal changes from the Renters' Rights Bill. Join Oct 22 at 7pm.
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.
Landlord sell-offs fuel student housing crisis, increasing homelessness risk as students face sudden displacement and councils struggle to cope.
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.
New Home Office data shows that Right to Rent fines have surged to more than £4.2 million since late 2024.
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.
Landlords renting out homes in parts of Scunthorpe now need a selective licence.
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.
A National Insurance grab could create renewed investment from older landlords and reshape the BTL market.
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.
Renters are most likely to turn to social media to solve issues caused by mould as they are unsure about their legal rights.
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.
Universal Credit changes and LHA freeze leave landlords facing longer arrears, slower recovery, and greater financial risk.
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.
Student rental arrears could climb when the Renters’ Rights Bill is introduced, a letting expert has warned.
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
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
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.
The government has dismissed MPs’ calls to conduct a comprehensive review of the “dysfunctional” County Courts.
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
With experienced landlords leaving in their droves, we now see an influx of accidental landlords
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".
Labour deputy leader hopeful Lucy Powell has praised the government for taking on landlords' "vested interests".
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.
A leading letting agent has expressed disappointment over Labour’s unwillingness to listen to concerns about the Renters’ Rights Bill.
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.
Housing ministry data shows 'landlord selling up' remains a key reason why tenants have to move out and seek help from their council.
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.
Asylum leasing offers landlords guaranteed rent, but risks, strict contracts, and ethical issues mean due diligence is essential.
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.
Green Party's anti-landlord stance sparks sell-off as landlords fear policy impact - exit firms report surge in portfolio sales.
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.
MPs will have their last chance to study the Renters’ Rights Bill when it goes back to the House of Commons next week.
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.
Reeves signals possible tax hikes ahead of Nov Budget, with NI on rental profits still under review amid fiscal tightening.
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.
Generation Rent has taken the credit for keeping ‘pro landlord’ amendments out of the Renters’ Rights Bill.
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.
More landlords in Leeds will need to apply for a licence when the council launches an extended scheme next February.
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
Commercial landlords are facing a nightmare situation; a race to upgrade their energy efficiency standards, many with an uncertain outcome
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.
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.
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.
An energy efficiency expert has warned landlords to “do it right or don’t bother” when it comes to insulating their properties.
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.
The John Lewis Partnership is to start work on building 170 rental homes in Reading.
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.
Landlords, agents and charities have warned that inadequate Local Housing Allowance rates are pushing renters to the cliff edge.
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.
Peer says during Lords debate that Renters' Rights Bill is not proportionate in its approach balancing tenant and landlord needs.
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.
A Scottish firm is hoping to convince landlords in the West Country to let it take the strain in the short-let market.
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.
Councils issuing no-fault evictions via legal workarounds, despite pledges to abolish Section 21.
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 landlord who destroyed his tenant’s home following an illegal eviction has been ordered to pay her £53,000 in damages.
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.
A staggering 98% of homes with external wall insulation installed under the ECO scheme need work to correct major issues.
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.
Hounslow says it is on the hunt for rogue and non-compliant landlords and agents within its borders.
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.
Peers are hoping they can convince the government to reconsider key changes to the Renters’ Rights Bill around possession grounds.
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.
Landlords face a tough 2025: tax hikes, digital reporting & the Renters' Rights Bill demand smart planning to protect income & stay compliant.
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.
The PRS should fund local authority regulation, says the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
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.
Millennial landlords account for a record 50% of shareholders in new buy-to-let limited companies set up this year.
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
Cost of premium is always front of mind when landlords take out insurance, but under-insuring can be a very costly mistake
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.
Properties that let the sector down are in the minority, a regulation expert will tell the upcoming NRLA conference.
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.
Renters in London and the South East now need to spend less of their pay on rent, according to Propertymark.
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.
Tenants who are afraid to blow the whistle on bad practice are inadvertently contributing to poor HMOs.
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.
MP's £2k HMO-linked hospitality sparks debate on PRS ethics. Landlords face rising scrutiny, compliance pressure, and policy shifts.
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 landlord who illegally kicked out his tenant and took their belongings has been fined.
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.
A court ruling has highlighted the importance of informing tenants when landlords move their deposit between schemes.
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.
Landlords and letting agents are being warned by official bodies to be vigilant against payment diversion fraud within the private rented sector.
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.
Good landlords are leaving the PRS - rising costs, regulation, and tax changes are driving out the best in the 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.
Letting agents report that landlord instructions have fallen to their lowest level since May 2020.
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 landlord who was criticised by a judge for his “appalling behaviour” must pay tenants a whopping £25,542.
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 Conservative government would abolish stamp duty on primary residences but not for second home purchasers or landlords, leader Kemi Badenoch reveals
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”.
A Tory activist says the PRS will shrink if the government presses on with “politically motivated tax raids”.
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.
Wales has cemented its position as the top yielding landlord location in the UK during the third quarter of the year.
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.
Struggling to maintain rental profits? Learn 5 key steps to protect your margins - from setting the right rent to smart insurance and cost reviews.
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?
What are the implications of renting to a 17 year old or someone who is under the age of 18?
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.
Oldham Council plans to introduce a borough-wide Article 4 Direction requiring landlords to get planning permission for HMOs.
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
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
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.
A third of all landlords have sold up or actively tried to sell in the last 12 months, according to a shocking new report.
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.
Private tenants in Scotland are struggling to resolve problems with rent increases, housing conditions, eviction and recovering deposits.
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.
The party in England and Wales has revealed its plans to force landlords out of the market via harsh new taxes and regulations.
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.
Older renters are rising fast - up 70% in 10 years. Here's what landlords need to know to stay ahead.
Older renters are rising fast - up 70% in 10 years. Here's what landlords need to know to stay ahead.
Paragon Bank’s latest financial results show that buy to let is not in terminal decline, but the industry is going through structural change
Two leading proeprty industry figures give their views on when landlords will face the new Renters' Rights Bill.
Landlords could be fined if they don’t engage with local councils who target their premises for a high street rental auction.
Brighton & Hove Council could push for an earlier crackdown on short lets in the city rather than waiting for government restrictions.
One of London’s most high-profile councils has revealed the start date for its new selective and additional licensing schemes as it bids to clamp down on rogue landlords and improve rental properties.
Landlords moving into limited companies and HMOs have fuelled a big jump in lending.
A Cornwall MP has launched a bid to ban short-let and holiday let landlords from switching to business lets.
Scotland's parliament has finished scrutiny of its Government's plans to restrict how landlords can raise rents, and much more.
Redditch MP Rachel Maclean is the latest housing minister to arrive through the revolving door at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. The newcomer replaces previous housing minister Lucy Frazer, https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/breaking-housing-
Spreadsheets. Theyve been around since 1979 and have served the property industry well since their inception. However, with legislation like Making Tax Digital coming into play in 2026, were seeing Landlords slowly transition from using outdated equipment to more modern an
Economic headwinds facing the construction industry put the brakes on the build-to-rent sector last year. Build cost inflation and labour shortages meant that it only grew by 14% in 2022 adding up to 242,548 homes in planning, under construction or completed - compared to a
Arun Council introduces Article 4 direction in Marine, Hotham, River wards, requiring planning permission for small HMOs to maintain housing quality.
A leading ethical repair firm has shamed a rogue plumber who charged an 85-year-old woman £1,500 to repair a water pipe.
Falling house prices and rising mortgage rates, coupled with a cost of living crisis, which inevitably results in higher incidences of rental arrears, are scaring off potential new investors in buy-to-let. But new investments in the right locations could be an astute move for ne
A former Generation Rent campaigner is now working as an advisor shaping private rented sector policy at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Caitlin Wilkinson - policy advisor for the private rented sector - was policy and public affairs manager at the camp
Landlords and the wider rented sector face more uncertainty after it was announced this morning that housing minister Lucy Frazer, who has only been in post since October last year, is to become secretary of state at the new department of Culture, Media and Sport. In private at
The Tories should take the blame for the landlord exodus and crisis-hit private rental sector, according to one leading investment guru. Financial columnist and author Matthew Lynn says that for the last decade, the party has been in an all-out war against buy-to-let landlords,
A rogue Liverpool landlord has been fined £30,000 for failing to get licences for two student HMOs three years after it was fined 45,000 for similar offences. Trophy Homes, which claims to operate within the 'luxury' student, co-living and general rental sectors, admitted
Bank of England warns landlord exodus from rental sector as taxes and policies drive investors away, worsening housing supply crisis.
The future of new rented accommodation in the UK will be developments where all facilities including transport, shops and services including schools are all within 15 minutes of a tenants property, it has been claimed. This comment was made during a https://www.savil
Landlords are calling on the Government to review how they are taxed after new figures reveal the devastating impact higher levies are having on the private rented sector. The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) says new research conducted on its behalf by co
Two out of three HMO landlords in Portsmouth plan to call it quits this year, largely prompted by the launch of an additional licensing scheme in September. Portsmouth & District Private Landlords Associations survey found that this would mean a loss of 348 rooms which, e
A Government investigation into damp and mould in the social housing sector has disclosed initial findings which show a significant number of homes in the social sector are affected by this problem. On Thursday (2 February) the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) published a <a hr
The property industrys Rumble with the Agents charity event is to host its eighth evening of boxing and fund-raising in North London on Thursday 22nd June, it has been announced. <figure id="" class="w-richtext-figure-type- " data-rt-type="" dat
The Bank of England has raised interest rates for the 10th consecutive time as it battles inflation - a move likely to hit thousands of investors with variable rate mortgages and those forced to renew fixed-rate deals. The base rate has gone up by half a percent to 4%, the highe
Englands HMO market has shrunk by more than 21,000 properties in the last two years as local councils ramp up planning rules and licensing schemes. Numbers were down by -2.4% to 489,701 last year, having already seen a -1.7% drop in 2021, according to figures from Octane Capi
The boss of online lettings platform lettingaproperty.com is determined to overcome landlords inertia to switch from using high street agents. Jonathan Daines admits its a challenge as 95% of landlords still use agents, with the ingrained belief that the online process wil
House prices have fallen for the fifth month in a row, with the average property now worth �258,297, almost �4,000 less than in December, reports Nationwide. January saw a -0.6% monthly dip which left prices 3.2% lower than their August peak, while annual house price growth al
If you were due to submit a self-assessment tax return and pay your dues by yesterdays deadline and you missed it you should do so now without delay, otherwise you will face a penalty. Anyone with rental income must submit a self-assessment income tax return, completing the property inco
Landlords are to get their latest outing on the silver screen within the first movie by comedians Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer, it has been reported. But predictably its not the image many would prefer to see the comedy pair promote. After nearly two decades of dev
A London landlord has been hit with a �9,880 rent repayment order after failing to convince a tribunal that his tenants application was not legal. The landlord admitted that he had held a selective licence which limited occupation to five people from one household but hadn
The number of households becoming https://www.landlordzone.co.uk/news/new-minister-reveals-millions-more-to-fund-prs-support-schemes-for-homeless/" homeless from private rented tenancies in Scotland is now higher than it was pre-pandemic, according to new government data.
