Akiva worked in the charity sector and property management before joining the legal team at Landlord Action. He has helped countless landlords get back possession of their property from some of the most difficult tenants.”
Alex Nolan, Senior Training Manager at NRLA, provides expert training on HMO management, tenancy processes, and rental sector legislative updates.
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The SNP has managed to retain control in Holyrood while Plaid Cymru looks set to be the biggest party in the Senedd followed by Reform UK.
Landlords and second-home buyers now generate most Stamp Duty revenue in over half of England’s councils.
Reform UK’s big gains across England in the local elections could herald more councils taking a harder line on HMOs.
Landlords’ expectations for their lettings business have fallen to the lowest level since Q2 2023, according to new research.
May 2026 marks a new era for landlords: adapt to rental reforms, prioritise compliance and navigate change.
Landlords in County Durham and Liverpool will be encouraged to share their views on selective licensing schemes.
A landlord has been told to pay his former tenant £12,555 after he locked her out of his rental property when the ceiling collapsed.
Data reveals 80% of recorded rent appeals were taking more than 10 weeks to decide before the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act.
Section 21 ban pushes all evictions to courts, causing delays, rising case backlogs and uncertainty for landlords using Section 8 claims.
The NRLA has warned that new periodic tenancies and the end of Section 21 could make it harder for landlords to start green improvements.
A veteran landlord has just bought a 40‑property rental portfolio in the West Midlands at auction.
Allowing councils to charge double council tax on second homes has encouraged more owners to reclassify them as holiday lets and pay less tax.
Landlords in the north of England and the Midlands are more likely to recoup their initial investment in energy saving improvements.
Thousands of landlords have not engaged with guidance around the new information sheet, with weeks to go before the deadline.
A landlord who appealed against a housing penalty has had his fine increased to £10,500 at tribunal.
Transferring family wealth - what every landlord should know before HMRC gets there first…
The boss of big corporate landlord Grainger says having fewer small landlords will make it easier for renters to find a home.
Landlord groups and property experts have warned that ignorance and uncertainty surround new rental reforms.
The biggest changes to private renting in England for 40 years take effect today under the Renters’ Rights Act.
With a sluggish economy and a soft commercial property market with rising interest rates, the consequences may not be what the government intended?
Tenant swaps will become more common under the Renters’ Rights Act, bringing new challenges and potential risks, warns mydeposits.
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook has admitted the government won’t be able to abolish the leasehold system until after this Parliament.
Renters' Rights Act: The key changes to be aware of and the steps every landlord need to take.
The Bank has kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75% as it grapples with rising inflation and a weakening economy.
Reform UK MPs have called for tougher legislation around HMOs amid concerns of anti-social behaviour in their constituencies.
Property education is under growing scrutiny as concerns rise over transparency, consistency, and investor protection in an unregulated sector.
A landlord couple who were handed a huge fine for putting their tenants in danger have had an appeal partially upheld.
A legal expert has warned that landlords could still wait months for a rent rise to take effect – regardless of a potential rent freeze.
Landlords in Loughborough have won changes to Charnwood Council’s selective licensing scheme following a legal challenge.
Landlord Action’s Paul Shamplina will share frontline experience and practical advice at an upcoming information evening.
The government is reported to be considering a major U-turn on rent controls in a bid to ease the cost of living for voters.
Landlords could be made to let tenants install plug-in solar panels which are due to go on sale this summer.
Slough Council plans to introduce new selective and additional licensing schemes amid concerns over significant hazards in rental properties.
A landlord who visited her unlicensed HMO unannounced and entered tenants’ bedrooms has been told to pay them back £16,685.
Landlord wins compensation after letting agent failed to protect tenant deposit, exposing how “administrative errors” can trigger serious legal breach
Councils are relying on landlords as a safety net in housing crisis, worsening evictions, costs, and conflict for all sides.
Or do you know you have an HMO and don’t know the rules? You need to be aware of your obligations now...
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook has reassured responsible landlords that they have nothing to fear from upcoming rental reforms.
The government has vowed to crack down on poor-quality supported housing by introducing a national licensing scheme.
A rogue landlord who bombarded her tenant with threatening messages has been given a suspended prison sentence.
The government has pledged that scores of tenants won’t have to start paying stamp duty due to changes in the Renters’ Rights Act.
Scottish landlords have urged the country’s next government to come up with a dedicated PRS strategy.
Shadow housing secretary James Cleverly has been handed an eviction notice from his landlord, who is selling his rental property.
Could the Renters’ Rights Act introduce rent control, capped rents by another name?
Landlords are illegally advertising for ‘Muslim only’ tenants across London and the south-east, an investigation by The Telegraph has found.
A licensing expert has warned that landlords may not be aware of six selective licensing schemes due to launch over the summer in Harrow.
The government has clarified important changes to s13 notices ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act taking effect.
HMO management platform COHO has created new assured tenancy agreement templates ahead of the Renters' Rights Act.
Letting agents who illegally evicted a tenant from an unsafe and unlicensed HMO must pay a £23,000 Rent Repayment Order.
Landlords in Warrington hoping to convert family homes into HMOs could soon face tougher planning restrictions.
Possession instructions jumped 60% year-on-year last month at Landlord Action, with enquiries up 75%, the highest spike on record.
A landlord has been found guilty of allowing seven of his properties to be used to grow cannabis.
Thousands of tenants marched through central London at the weekend to demand the introduction of rent controls.
Well-Intentioned, badly timed and the people it’s meant to help may be the first to suffer – that’s the claim of a recent media article
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.
The Good Landlord Handbook: Succeed as a landlord under the Renters’ Rights Act
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.
The Bill has moved another step closer to becoming law, with MPs agreeing amendments that include preventing landlords from taking more than one month’s rent.
Keeping on top of your accounts month by month makes the annual self-assessment tax return task easier and makes sure you are in control of your business
Limited Company buy to let mortgages are increasingly popular, however there are still many myths that need debunking.
Landlords in Kent are inheriting huge council tax bills racked up by the previous owners when buying empty properties.
The proportion of incorporated property held in portfolios of landlords who use limited companies has more than doubled since Q1 2020.
A leading property lawyer warns that removing risk mitigation strategies will make many tenants on lower incomes “unlettable”.
A landlord must repay tenants £20,000 in rent after he failed to convince a tribunal he wasn’t aware of a licensing scheme.
All private landlords in Barking and Dagenham must get a licence from April following the introduction of its selective scheme.
There’s an often-overlooked impact of couples splitting on the demand for housing and particularly for rentals as splits occur every year in the UK
One of the UK’s leading student lettings agencies has pointed out a huge ‘crunch point’ for HMO landlords when the Renters’ Rights Bill goes live later this year.
New poll shows landlords are planning to raise rents in response to new restrictions within the looming Renters' Rights Bil.
Property lawyer Ian Narbeth takes a detailed but scathing look at Labour's looming Renters' Rights Bill and predicts there is trouble ahead.
Comments have been made after residents at a property that was illegally converted into 11 bedsit flats remain worried about its condition.
Three landlord brothers have had a whopping £22 million pay day after selling their property portfolio to an investment trust.
A leading property expert says the UK is heading for a “horrendous housing crisis” that could worsen with the advent of the Renters’ Rights Bill.
New report from the Housing Ombudsman shows complaints about substandard living conditions in social housing in England are five times higher than they were five years ago
Wolverhampton Council has launched a mediation service for private landlords and tenants to help prevent evictions.
HMOs in Southend face a crackdown as the council considers proposals to limit landlords’ future applications.
Upcoming changes to EPCs next month could end up costing landlords more and see properties downgraded if they don’t have energy upgrade documents, it has been claimed.
It is not unusual to hearletting agents and their landlord clients complaining that operating within theprivate rented sector is has become increasingly tangled with red tape.
The public has been warned to be vigilant following a new report that shows the number of people relieved of their savings by ‘investment scams’ has increased by value for the first time since 2021, reaching £144 million.
The borough council’s planning committee will vote on whether to introduce an Article 4 direction next week.
A West Sussex landlord has been prevented from letting out HMOs after he admitted operating an unlicensed property.
Despite Energy Secretary Ed Miliband’s insistence that rents hadn’t increased when standards were raised during previous initiatives, Justice Minister Sarah Sackman has now said there are grounds for “higher market rents”.
A tenant has built up more than £10,000 in rent arrears after the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) refused to accept her landlord’s word that the rent had increased.
Report from digital planning portal suggests public fight-back against HMOs and higher taxes for landlords are beginning to bite.
Radical renting campaigners have written a new book that aims to inspire the end of UK landlords’ “despotic control” over tenants.
The Norfolk seaside town of Great Yarmouth has revealed plans to introduce a five-year selective licensing scheme for rented properties in three key wards.
A landlord who worked as an estate agent assistant has been jailed for stealing more than £167,000 from her employer, it has been reported.
Landlords have been urged to share their experiences of being hit by County Court delays when evicting tenants.
Leaseholders have failed in their attempt to stop freeholders from challenging the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act.
A critical report on the performance of Welsh landlord and agent regulator Rent Smart Wales has been welcomed after it highlighted both uneven enforcement levels and its ‘abrasive’ communication style.
Why aren’t buy-to-let landlords growing their portfolios when rent demand is through the roof, and while build-to-rent investors are so optimistic?
Tenants' campaigning group Generation Rent has slammed the NRLA for pushing the government to include one and two-person student shares in the new possession ground under the Renters’ Rights Bill.
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