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After 5 months it’s neither an exodus nor business as usual for buy-to-let landlords. We’ve had the proponents and the detractors. Who’s right so far?

26/9/2026

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The Renters’ Rights Act so far - neither exodus nor business as usual

The Renters’ Rights Act so far - neither exodus nor business as usual

After 5 months it’s neither an exodus nor business as usual for buy-to-let landlords. We’ve had the proponents and the detractors. Who’s right so far?

26/9/2026

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Council drops most selective licensing conditions after landlord challenge

Great Yarmouth Council has radically altered its selective licensing scheme conditions after a challenge by landlords.

Council drops most selective licensing conditions after landlord challenge

Great Yarmouth Council has radically altered its selective licensing scheme conditions after a challenge by landlords.

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Council drops most selective licensing conditions after landlord challenge

Council drops most selective licensing conditions after landlord challenge

Great Yarmouth Council has radically altered its selective licensing scheme conditions after a challenge by landlords.

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Calls for landlord tax cuts and green loans in Welsh budget

The Welsh government has been urged to consider phasing out Land Transaction Tax (LTT) and offer landlords low-interest loans for retrofit.

Calls for landlord tax cuts and green loans in Welsh budget

The Welsh government has been urged to consider phasing out Land Transaction Tax (LTT) and offer landlords low-interest loans for retrofit.

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Calls for landlord tax cuts and green loans in Welsh budget

Calls for landlord tax cuts and green loans in Welsh budget

The Welsh government has been urged to consider phasing out Land Transaction Tax (LTT) and offer landlords low-interest loans for retrofit.

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Landlords urged to check rentals aren't used as brothels

Landlords are being advised to strengthen checks after reports that rental properties are being used as short-term brothels.

Landlords urged to check rentals aren't used as brothels

Landlords are being advised to strengthen checks after reports that rental properties are being used as short-term brothels.

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Landlords urged to check rentals aren't used as brothels

Landlords urged to check rentals aren't used as brothels

Landlords are being advised to strengthen checks after reports that rental properties are being used as short-term brothels.

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Renters’ Rights Act: A look at the first 4 months

Four months in, the Renters’ Rights Act has brought fewer market shocks than expected: rents are steady, investment continues, and issues are minor.

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Four months in, the Renters’ Rights Act has brought fewer market shocks than expected: rents are steady, investment continues, and issues are minor.

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Renters’ Rights Act: A look at the first 4 months

Renters’ Rights Act: A look at the first 4 months

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Four months in, the Renters’ Rights Act has brought fewer market shocks than expected: rents are steady, investment continues, and issues are minor.

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Two more councils propose HMO clampdown

Bradford and Breckland councils are the latest authorities to voice concerns over HMO spread.

Two more councils propose HMO clampdown

Bradford and Breckland councils are the latest authorities to voice concerns over HMO spread.

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Two more councils propose HMO clampdown

Two more councils propose HMO clampdown

Bradford and Breckland councils are the latest authorities to voice concerns over HMO spread.

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Landlords 'did just enough' to meet EPC rules, study finds

Landlords have largely complied with EPC rules, but many appear to have done only enough work to bring properties up to the legal threshold.

Landlords 'did just enough' to meet EPC rules, study finds

Landlords have largely complied with EPC rules, but many appear to have done only enough work to bring properties up to the legal threshold.

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Landlords 'did just enough' to meet EPC rules, study finds

Landlords 'did just enough' to meet EPC rules, study finds

Landlords have largely complied with EPC rules, but many appear to have done only enough work to bring properties up to the legal threshold.

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Tenants make 30 enquiries for every rental in Merseyside hotspots

Wallasey and Birkenhead in Merseyside were the most competitive rental markets during July and August, reports Rightmove.

Tenants make 30 enquiries for every rental in Merseyside hotspots

Wallasey and Birkenhead in Merseyside were the most competitive rental markets during July and August, reports Rightmove.

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Tenants make 30 enquiries for every rental in Merseyside hotspots

Tenants make 30 enquiries for every rental in Merseyside hotspots

Wallasey and Birkenhead in Merseyside were the most competitive rental markets during July and August, reports Rightmove.

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Lib Dems pitch 150,000 social homes target alongside temporary accommodation warning

Lib Dems propose 150k annual social homes, rent-to-equity schemes, and urgent safety reforms to fix unregulated temporary housing.

Lib Dems pitch 150,000 social homes target alongside temporary accommodation warning

Lib Dems propose 150k annual social homes, rent-to-equity schemes, and urgent safety reforms to fix unregulated temporary housing.

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Lib Dems pitch 150,000 social homes target alongside temporary accommodation warning

Lib Dems pitch 150,000 social homes target alongside temporary accommodation warning

Lib Dems propose 150k annual social homes, rent-to-equity schemes, and urgent safety reforms to fix unregulated temporary housing.

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How do the new HHSRS rules affect landlords?

What do you need to know about the latest version of the Housing, Health and Safety Rating System?

How do the new HHSRS rules affect landlords?

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Portfolio landlords delay maintenance as workload mounts

More than three-quarters of self-managing portfolio landlords regularly delay non-urgent maintenance work, a new survey finds.

Portfolio landlords delay maintenance as workload mounts

More than three-quarters of self-managing portfolio landlords regularly delay non-urgent maintenance work, a new survey finds.

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Portfolio landlords delay maintenance as workload mounts

Portfolio landlords delay maintenance as workload mounts

More than three-quarters of self-managing portfolio landlords regularly delay non-urgent maintenance work, a new survey finds.

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Landlords offered £25K to revive empty homes for essential workers

Landlords in Orkney have been offered loans of up to £25,000 to renovate their empty properties to help the housing shortage.

Landlords offered £25K to revive empty homes for essential workers

Landlords in Orkney have been offered loans of up to £25,000 to renovate their empty properties to help the housing shortage.

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Landlords offered £25K to revive empty homes for essential workers

Landlords offered £25K to revive empty homes for essential workers

Landlords in Orkney have been offered loans of up to £25,000 to renovate their empty properties to help the housing shortage.

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Block ineffective landlord licensing schemes, says Propertymark

Agents group believes the government should step in when councils fail to meet a minimum number of proactive inspections and enforcement actions.

Block ineffective landlord licensing schemes, says Propertymark

Agents group believes the government should step in when councils fail to meet a minimum number of proactive inspections and enforcement actions.

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Block ineffective landlord licensing schemes, says Propertymark

Block ineffective landlord licensing schemes, says Propertymark

Agents group believes the government should step in when councils fail to meet a minimum number of proactive inspections and enforcement actions.

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Landlord loses eviction appeal despite £8,554 rent arrears

A landlord has lost an appeal against a decision refusing to evict a tenant who owed £8,554 in rent arrears.

Landlord loses eviction appeal despite £8,554 rent arrears

A landlord has lost an appeal against a decision refusing to evict a tenant who owed £8,554 in rent arrears.

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Landlord loses eviction appeal despite £8,554 rent arrears

Landlord loses eviction appeal despite £8,554 rent arrears

A landlord has lost an appeal against a decision refusing to evict a tenant who owed £8,554 in rent arrears.

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Over 70s renters spend nearly half their income on rent

Older renters are more stretched than younger renters, with the over-70s spending 46% of their income on rent, according to new data.

Over 70s renters spend nearly half their income on rent

Older renters are more stretched than younger renters, with the over-70s spending 46% of their income on rent, according to new data.

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Over 70s renters spend nearly half their income on rent

Over 70s renters spend nearly half their income on rent

Older renters are more stretched than younger renters, with the over-70s spending 46% of their income on rent, according to new data.

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Bristol landlord handed whopping £58,000 bill for HMO failings

A Bristol landlord has been ordered to pay a total of £58,271 after he failed to carry out improvements to his unlicensed HMO.

Bristol landlord handed whopping £58,000 bill for HMO failings

A Bristol landlord has been ordered to pay a total of £58,271 after he failed to carry out improvements to his unlicensed HMO.

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Bristol landlord handed whopping £58,000 bill for HMO failings

Bristol landlord handed whopping £58,000 bill for HMO failings

A Bristol landlord has been ordered to pay a total of £58,271 after he failed to carry out improvements to his unlicensed HMO.

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Landlords selling up at the fastest rate in a decade

About 562 properties are being lost from the market every day in the third quarter of 2026, the highest rate since 2016.

Landlords selling up at the fastest rate in a decade

About 562 properties are being lost from the market every day in the third quarter of 2026, the highest rate since 2016.

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Landlords selling up at the fastest rate in a decade

Landlords selling up at the fastest rate in a decade

About 562 properties are being lost from the market every day in the third quarter of 2026, the highest rate since 2016.