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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.
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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
A new shared living concept aims to offer renters a modern alternative to traditional HMOs in the capital.
Two tenants who were warned their belongings would be thrown out if they didn’t keep an HMO tidy have had £16,377 in rent returned.
Landlords are being encouraged to sign up for an all-day online event that promises to help them prepare for upcoming rental reforms.
Finding a tenant now takes an average of 20 days - a week longer than in 2022 – as first-time buyers reduce demand for rental homes.
North Lincolnshire and South Ribble have become the latest councils to bring in the increasingly popular Article 4 Direction.
The PRS has seen its largest decline in value this century, according to property firm Savills, falling by £48 billion in 2025.
Property expert Suzanne Smith has become a best-selling author after her new book topped the Amazon charts.
Tenant groups and unions are organising a large-scale national housing demonstration in central London next month.
Holiday let owners pocketed an average gross income of £25,600 last year – up from £24,700 in 2024.
Tenants who lived with rats, damp and mould in an unlicensed HMO have been awarded a £17,100 rent repayment order.
Four out of five commercial buildings in England’s major cities will fail to meet future EPC standards without more clarity from the government
Investors have pumped almost £40 billion into the UK’s build-to-rent market during the last ten years.
New figures show a “relatively benign” situation between landlords and tenants in Scotland, according to a letting agency boss.
Landlords can get up to £500 per EV charger socket via government grants, boosting rental appeal and future-proofing properties.
North West landlords: sell freehold homes quickly and profitably, even with tenants, using expert strategies.
The government has announced a cap on ground rents which is set to transform the residential leasehold market.
UK estate agencies face rising fines as HMRC steps up AML enforcement, naming firms that missed registration, controls.
A lettings expert has urged the property sector to back a national housing committee to come up with long-term strategy.
New rules banning discrimination against tenants with children or those receiving benefits will come into force in Wales on 1st June.
A rogue landlord who refused to fix up his two dangerous HMOs has had them shut down by Tamworth Borough Council.
Rightmove’s challenge, and its latest Commercial Property Tracker shows commercial property sector remains positive
Nearly 9 in 10 landlords worry about Making Tax Digital, with many unsure how to prepare ahead of April 2026 rollout.
The industrial sector continued to lead the way for commercial real estate in the UK with demand to lease in Q4 up 11% year on year.
Rents to rise modestly in 2026 as supply improves, demand softens and the Renters’ Rights Act reshapes the lettings market.
A rogue tenant has been prosecuted for running an illegal dog breeding service inside her filthy rented property.
Commercial property portal Rightmove sees a 28% increase across all sectors
The Energy Company Obligation 4 (ECO4) and Great British Insulation Scheme - used by landlords to insulate homes - have been hauled up for fitting substandard solid wall insulation.
High Court rules DWP must consult Universal Credit tenants before deducting rent arrears — a significant shift for landlords.
MPs are continuing to press Housing Secretary Angela Rayner about the impact of freezing Local Housing Allowance rates on families in the PRS.
The North East offers BTL investors the best HMO rental yields in the UK, with the highest rental income to be found in the South East.
LandlordZONE caught up with Marcus Selmon, Chair of portfolio landlord group PLAN to discuss the state of the private rented sector and the soon-to-be enacted Renters’ Rights Bill from the perspective of his members.
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The government’s reluctance to properly fund eviction courts could cause chaos once the Renters’ Rights Bill becomes law, a leading lawyer has warned.
A landlord caught out for having an unlicensed property has managed to get her fine slashed after a First Tier Property Tribunal heard that the tenants owed more than £17,000 in rent.
Landlords who buy leasehold apartments will next month be able to extend the property’s lease without having to wait two years, as it presently the case.
A fed-up landlord has challenged tenants’ union Acorn for using social media to relentlessly bash the PRS without considering the bigger picture.
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Tenants are living in build-to-rent developments for less time than their counterparts in the traditional PRS – suggesting that they are not the panacea for the housing crisis that is often claimed.
A landlord who built an illegal outbuilding to store his tenants’ belongings has been ordered to pay more than £23,000.
Buy-to-let mortgage rates could fall slightly soon after creeping up since the Autumn Budget, according to financial experts.
Activity within the buy-to-let market is reviving after months of uncertainty and political interference, new official landlord lending data suggests.
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Letting agents have called out Welsh Government plans to enable tenants facing eviction to keep their final two months’ rent as ‘compensation’.
The National Trust has rejected claims that it stopped renting out its properties to avoid the growing legislative burden.
A Liverpool landlord has been hit with a fine of almost £14,000 for allowing tenants to live in a “house of horrors”.
Nearly half of landlords and three quarters of the general public support rent controls, a poll by YouGov on behalf of wealth inequality not-for-profit Common Wealth has revealed.
A Welsh politician has sounded the alarm over new legislation which risks exacerbating the mass exodus of private landlords.
A leading agency has warned that tenants could move into a property without having paid any rent once the Renters’ Rights Bill becomes law.
The next six months will see a huge increase in demand for rental properties, landlords and letting agents have been told.
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