Higher taxes on property income could push typical rents up by £20-25 per month, according to analysis by the NRLA.

Westminster Council has launched its major selective licensing scheme, covering most of the city’s landlords.

Two Southend-on-Sea landlords have paid the price for failing to repair serious hazards in their properties.
Two Southend-on-Sea landlords have paid the price for failing to repair serious hazards in their properties.
Two Southend-on-Sea landlords have paid the price for failing to repair serious hazards in their properties.
mydeposits' Eddie Hooker questions whether creating a standalone tax rate is the government's desire to penalise those with inherited property.
mydeposits' Eddie Hooker questions whether creating a standalone tax rate is the government's desire to penalise those with inherited property.
mydeposits' Eddie Hooker questions whether creating a standalone tax rate is the government's desire to penalise those with inherited property.
Higher taxes on property income could push typical rents up by £20-25 per month, according to analysis by the NRLA.
Higher taxes on property income could push typical rents up by £20-25 per month, according to analysis by the NRLA.
Higher taxes on property income could push typical rents up by £20-25 per month, according to analysis by the NRLA.
Budget 2025: Property tax rises 2% from 2027; mansion tax from 2028; no NI or LHA changes; visitor levies possible.
Budget 2025: Property tax rises 2% from 2027; mansion tax from 2028; no NI or LHA changes; visitor levies possible.
Budget 2025: Property tax rises 2% from 2027; mansion tax from 2028; no NI or LHA changes; visitor levies possible.
Mayors of big councils are to be given new powers to collect a visitor levy from holiday accommodation including short-lets.
Mayors of big councils are to be given new powers to collect a visitor levy from holiday accommodation including short-lets.
Mayors of big councils are to be given new powers to collect a visitor levy from holiday accommodation including short-lets.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has hit landlords in the pocket by hiking tax rates on property income by 2% in today’s Budget.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has hit landlords in the pocket by hiking tax rates on property income by 2% in today’s Budget.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has hit landlords in the pocket by hiking tax rates on property income by 2% in today’s Budget.
Eddisons has bought competitor Network Auctions to become one of the largest property auction houses in the UK.
Eddisons has bought competitor Network Auctions to become one of the largest property auction houses in the UK.
Eddisons has bought competitor Network Auctions to become one of the largest property auction houses in the UK.
Landlords remortgaging in the first half of the year have withdrawn the most equity to expand their portfolios since 2018.
Landlords remortgaging in the first half of the year have withdrawn the most equity to expand their portfolios since 2018.
Landlords remortgaging in the first half of the year have withdrawn the most equity to expand their portfolios since 2018.
Gloucester councillors say many areas of the city are saturated with unlicensed properties and action is needed.
Gloucester councillors say many areas of the city are saturated with unlicensed properties and action is needed.
Gloucester councillors say many areas of the city are saturated with unlicensed properties and action is needed.
Alvarine Coulton is proud of being named Landlord of the Year in the National LIS Awards – an award she previously won in 2022.
Alvarine Coulton is proud of being named Landlord of the Year in the National LIS Awards – an award she previously won in 2022.
Alvarine Coulton is proud of being named Landlord of the Year in the National LIS Awards – an award she previously won in 2022.
Westminster Council has launched its major selective licensing scheme, covering most of the city’s landlords.
Westminster Council has launched its major selective licensing scheme, covering most of the city’s landlords.
Westminster Council has launched its major selective licensing scheme, covering most of the city’s landlords.
London has rebounded as the strongest and largest rental market after three years of post-pandemic wobble.
London has rebounded as the strongest and largest rental market after three years of post-pandemic wobble.
London has rebounded as the strongest and largest rental market after three years of post-pandemic wobble.
Jason Cunningham has been jailed for four-and-a-half years after scamming investors out of £113,000.
Jason Cunningham has been jailed for four-and-a-half years after scamming investors out of £113,000.
Jason Cunningham has been jailed for four-and-a-half years after scamming investors out of £113,000.
There’s been a sharp fall in investor and commercial occupier sentiment in the last quarter reflecting budget anxiety
There’s been a sharp fall in investor and commercial occupier sentiment in the last quarter reflecting budget anxiety
There’s been a sharp fall in investor and commercial occupier sentiment in the last quarter reflecting budget anxiety
Landlords are increasingly turning towards semi-commercial property to expand their portfolios.
Landlords are increasingly turning towards semi-commercial property to expand their portfolios.
Landlords are increasingly turning towards semi-commercial property to expand their portfolios.
The Welsh government has insisted its Rent Smart Wales scheme has had a positive impact on the PRS.
The Welsh government has insisted its Rent Smart Wales scheme has had a positive impact on the PRS.
The Welsh government has insisted its Rent Smart Wales scheme has had a positive impact on the PRS.
Landlords have warned that new rental rules will force them to delay or reduce energy-efficiency works.
Landlords have warned that new rental rules will force them to delay or reduce energy-efficiency works.
Landlords have warned that new rental rules will force them to delay or reduce energy-efficiency works.
AI and automation will make legal requirements under the Renters’ Rights Act manageable, predicts a technology expert.
AI and automation will make legal requirements under the Renters’ Rights Act manageable, predicts a technology expert.
AI and automation will make legal requirements under the Renters’ Rights Act manageable, predicts a technology expert.
Landlord Action has reported its busiest month in more than two years, with instructions from landlords to serve eviction notices up 62% year-on-year.
Landlord Action has reported its busiest month in more than two years, with instructions from landlords to serve eviction notices up 62% year-on-year.
Landlord Action has reported its busiest month in more than two years, with instructions from landlords to serve eviction notices up 62% year-on-year.
The government has no idea how the Renters’ Rights Act will impact the tribunal that considers rent appeal cases, says David Smith.
The government has no idea how the Renters’ Rights Act will impact the tribunal that considers rent appeal cases, says David Smith.
The government has no idea how the Renters’ Rights Act will impact the tribunal that considers rent appeal cases, says David Smith.
Scottish politicians have lamented the lack of younger landlords and called for the sector to be given more respect.
Scottish politicians have lamented the lack of younger landlords and called for the sector to be given more respect.
Scottish politicians have lamented the lack of younger landlords and called for the sector to be given more respect.
Property monitoring technology provider ResiSure has been appointed as a recognised supplier by the NRLA
Property monitoring technology provider ResiSure has been appointed as a recognised supplier by the NRLA
Property monitoring technology provider ResiSure has been appointed as a recognised supplier by the NRLA
Software firm Qualisync has launched AskLettie - a WhatsApp-based reporting and 24/7 tenant triage tool to manage repair requests.
Software firm Qualisync has launched AskLettie - a WhatsApp-based reporting and 24/7 tenant triage tool to manage repair requests.
Software firm Qualisync has launched AskLettie - a WhatsApp-based reporting and 24/7 tenant triage tool to manage repair requests.
Landlords rush to sell as the Renters’ Rights Act brings stricter rules, bans no-fault evictions, and introduces heavy fines by May 2026.
Landlords rush to sell as the Renters’ Rights Act brings stricter rules, bans no-fault evictions, and introduces heavy fines by May 2026.
Landlords rush to sell as the Renters’ Rights Act brings stricter rules, bans no-fault evictions, and introduces heavy fines by May 2026.
Student landlords are about to experience one of the most significant policy shocks in decades as the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (RRA) hits them hardest
Student landlords are about to experience one of the most significant policy shocks in decades as the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (RRA) hits them hardest
Student landlords are about to experience one of the most significant policy shocks in decades as the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (RRA) hits them hardest
Paul Shamplina has poured water on the government’s assertion that evicting anti-social tenants should be easier after 1st May.
Paul Shamplina has poured water on the government’s assertion that evicting anti-social tenants should be easier after 1st May.
Paul Shamplina has poured water on the government’s assertion that evicting anti-social tenants should be easier after 1st May.
Rents continue to rise at a historically high rate and the Government’s renting reforms are to blame, a leading estate agency has said.
Rents continue to rise at a historically high rate and the Government’s renting reforms are to blame, a leading estate agency has said.
Rents continue to rise at a historically high rate and the Government’s renting reforms are to blame, a leading estate agency has said.
Europe’s first rent-to-own real estate fund is buying up rental properties from big landlords exiting the market.
Europe’s first rent-to-own real estate fund is buying up rental properties from big landlords exiting the market.
Europe’s first rent-to-own real estate fund is buying up rental properties from big landlords exiting the market.
West Midlands mayor Richard Parker has welcomed stronger powers in the Renters’ Rights Act to clamp down on rogue landlords.
West Midlands mayor Richard Parker has welcomed stronger powers in the Renters’ Rights Act to clamp down on rogue landlords.
West Midlands mayor Richard Parker has welcomed stronger powers in the Renters’ Rights Act to clamp down on rogue landlords.
The Mortgage Works is cutting rates on selected buy-to-let products by up to 0.20 percentage points.
The Mortgage Works is cutting rates on selected buy-to-let products by up to 0.20 percentage points.
The Mortgage Works is cutting rates on selected buy-to-let products by up to 0.20 percentage points.
Short-let landlords would have to charge guests a nightly fee if Rachel Reeves goes ahead with plans in the Budget.
Short-let landlords would have to charge guests a nightly fee if Rachel Reeves goes ahead with plans in the Budget.
Short-let landlords would have to charge guests a nightly fee if Rachel Reeves goes ahead with plans in the Budget.
Tenants have been urged to check carbon monoxide alarms and heating systems to prevent illness and death from gas poisoning.
Tenants have been urged to check carbon monoxide alarms and heating systems to prevent illness and death from gas poisoning.
Tenants have been urged to check carbon monoxide alarms and heating systems to prevent illness and death from gas poisoning.
A councillor in Southwark has been forced to resign after it was discovered that two of his rental properties are not licensed.
A councillor in Southwark has been forced to resign after it was discovered that two of his rental properties are not licensed.
A councillor in Southwark has been forced to resign after it was discovered that two of his rental properties are not licensed.
Landlords have been warned that the window to serve a Section 21 notice is closing before the Renters’ Rights Act kicks in.
Landlords have been warned that the window to serve a Section 21 notice is closing before the Renters’ Rights Act kicks in.
Landlords have been warned that the window to serve a Section 21 notice is closing before the Renters’ Rights Act kicks in.
A company tasked with housing asylum seekers by the Government has received a £10,000 fine for ‘serious breaches’ of housing regulations.
A company tasked with housing asylum seekers by the Government has received a £10,000 fine for ‘serious breaches’ of housing regulations.
A company tasked with housing asylum seekers by the Government has received a £10,000 fine for ‘serious breaches’ of housing regulations.
Local councils fined landlords at least £26.4 million from 2022 to 2024 for housing offences.
Local councils fined landlords at least £26.4 million from 2022 to 2024 for housing offences.
Local councils fined landlords at least £26.4 million from 2022 to 2024 for housing offences.
Reeves’ slip-up proves it: selective licensing is a costly, complex trap for landlords. Don’t assume agents handle compliance - check everything.
Reeves’ slip-up proves it: selective licensing is a costly, complex trap for landlords. Don’t assume agents handle compliance - check everything.
Reeves’ slip-up proves it: selective licensing is a costly, complex trap for landlords. Don’t assume agents handle compliance - check everything.
More than half of landlords (51%) who’ve made renovations during the last five years regret their decision.
More than half of landlords (51%) who’ve made renovations during the last five years regret their decision.
More than half of landlords (51%) who’ve made renovations during the last five years regret their decision.
The NRLA refused to be included in the government’s Renters’ Rights Act press release in protest about a lack of detail around reforms.
The NRLA refused to be included in the government’s Renters’ Rights Act press release in protest about a lack of detail around reforms.
The NRLA refused to be included in the government’s Renters’ Rights Act press release in protest about a lack of detail around reforms.
The extra importance of doing thorough tenant verification checks under the Renters' Rights Act
The extra importance of doing thorough tenant verification checks under the Renters' Rights Act
The extra importance of doing thorough tenant verification checks under the Renters' Rights Act
Landlords and agents will have to provide tenants with official guidance from the Government about their new rights under the Renters’ Rights Act.
Landlords and agents will have to provide tenants with official guidance from the Government about their new rights under the Renters’ Rights Act.
Landlords and agents will have to provide tenants with official guidance from the Government about their new rights under the Renters’ Rights Act.
The contentious legislation will see rents rise as HMOs become more popular among landlors than traditional lets, it is claimed.
The contentious legislation will see rents rise as HMOs become more popular among landlors than traditional lets, it is claimed.
The contentious legislation will see rents rise as HMOs become more popular among landlors than traditional lets, it is claimed.
LandlordZONE wins Best Property Education Provider 2025; Paul Shamplina earns Best Seminar Speaker & Special Recognition awards.
LandlordZONE wins Best Property Education Provider 2025; Paul Shamplina earns Best Seminar Speaker & Special Recognition awards.
LandlordZONE wins Best Property Education Provider 2025; Paul Shamplina earns Best Seminar Speaker & Special Recognition awards.
Councils will get new enforcement measures and investigatory powers on 27th December so they can gather evidence about errant landlords.
Councils will get new enforcement measures and investigatory powers on 27th December so they can gather evidence about errant landlords.
Councils will get new enforcement measures and investigatory powers on 27th December so they can gather evidence about errant landlords.
Landlords and letting agents have been given details of how the ban on 'bidding wars' will work in practice.
Landlords and letting agents have been given details of how the ban on 'bidding wars' will work in practice.
Landlords and letting agents have been given details of how the ban on 'bidding wars' will work in practice.
“Sell your property fast with Landlord Sales Agency – up to 90% market value, zero fees, and before Christmas!”
“Sell your property fast with Landlord Sales Agency – up to 90% market value, zero fees, and before Christmas!”
“Sell your property fast with Landlord Sales Agency – up to 90% market value, zero fees, and before Christmas!”
Landlords and agents who don’t follow rules under the Renters' Rights Act have been given details of the tough penalties they face.
Landlords and agents who don’t follow rules under the Renters' Rights Act have been given details of the tough penalties they face.
Landlords and agents who don’t follow rules under the Renters' Rights Act have been given details of the tough penalties they face.
Labour is to begin setting the various parts of the Act live through secondary legislation and new regulations in six months' time.
Labour is to begin setting the various parts of the Act live through secondary legislation and new regulations in six months' time.
Labour is to begin setting the various parts of the Act live through secondary legislation and new regulations in six months' time.
A rogue landlord with a history of housing breaches has been handed a modest £1,963 fine after failing to license seven HMOs.
A rogue landlord with a history of housing breaches has been handed a modest £1,963 fine after failing to license seven HMOs.
A rogue landlord with a history of housing breaches has been handed a modest £1,963 fine after failing to license seven HMOs.
More private and social landlords are seeking to evict tenants, but the achingly slow courts system means fewer evictions are going ahead.
More private and social landlords are seeking to evict tenants, but the achingly slow courts system means fewer evictions are going ahead.
More private and social landlords are seeking to evict tenants, but the achingly slow courts system means fewer evictions are going ahead.
Data gleaned from a property intelligence service has helped to convict a rogue landlord and property firm.
Data gleaned from a property intelligence service has helped to convict a rogue landlord and property firm.
Data gleaned from a property intelligence service has helped to convict a rogue landlord and property firm.
New research has revealed a disconnect between what landlords want and lenders’ specialist buy-to-let products.
New research has revealed a disconnect between what landlords want and lenders’ specialist buy-to-let products.
New research has revealed a disconnect between what landlords want and lenders’ specialist buy-to-let products.
Wajid Hussain was found to have illegally evicted the unnamed tenants from their home despite their belongings remaining within the property.
Wajid Hussain was found to have illegally evicted the unnamed tenants from their home despite their belongings remaining within the property.
Wajid Hussain was found to have illegally evicted the unnamed tenants from their home despite their belongings remaining within the property.
New research by Inventory Base revealed that 2,334 HMOs in England contain a Category 1 hazard.
New research by Inventory Base revealed that 2,334 HMOs in England contain a Category 1 hazard.
New research by Inventory Base revealed that 2,334 HMOs in England contain a Category 1 hazard.
OSB Group has launched Rely to provide a faster and simpler buy-to-let lending journey for brokers and landlords.
OSB Group has launched Rely to provide a faster and simpler buy-to-let lending journey for brokers and landlords.
OSB Group has launched Rely to provide a faster and simpler buy-to-let lending journey for brokers and landlords.
Wandsworth Council is getting tough on landlords who’ve failed to meet its new licensing scheme standards.
Wandsworth Council is getting tough on landlords who’ve failed to meet its new licensing scheme standards.
Wandsworth Council is getting tough on landlords who’ve failed to meet its new licensing scheme standards.
Introducing National Insurance contributions on rental income could significantly impact landlords’ profits, says Hamptons.
Introducing National Insurance contributions on rental income could significantly impact landlords’ profits, says Hamptons.
Introducing National Insurance contributions on rental income could significantly impact landlords’ profits, says Hamptons.
Lloyds Living is reported to have reached a landmark £2 billion valuation on its more than 7,300 rental properties.
Lloyds Living is reported to have reached a landmark £2 billion valuation on its more than 7,300 rental properties.
Lloyds Living is reported to have reached a landmark £2 billion valuation on its more than 7,300 rental properties.
Landlords wanting to convert homes into small HMOs in South Tyneside now need to apply for planning permission.
Landlords wanting to convert homes into small HMOs in South Tyneside now need to apply for planning permission.
Landlords wanting to convert homes into small HMOs in South Tyneside now need to apply for planning permission.
The upmarket agency reckons tenant demand and rents will soon begin to soften as 'pandemic affect' wears off.
The upmarket agency reckons tenant demand and rents will soon begin to soften as 'pandemic affect' wears off.
The upmarket agency reckons tenant demand and rents will soon begin to soften as 'pandemic affect' wears off.
Homelessness charity Crisis has announced plans to become a landlord as it hits out at those exploiting the demand for temporary accommodation.
Homelessness charity Crisis has announced plans to become a landlord as it hits out at those exploiting the demand for temporary accommodation.
Homelessness charity Crisis has announced plans to become a landlord as it hits out at those exploiting the demand for temporary accommodation.
Rent Smart Wales has insisted it doesn’t let non-compliant landlords “get away with it”.
Rent Smart Wales has insisted it doesn’t let non-compliant landlords “get away with it”.
Rent Smart Wales has insisted it doesn’t let non-compliant landlords “get away with it”.
A landlord with a large international property portfolio exposed his tenants to poor and dangerous conditions in an unlicensed HMO.
A landlord with a large international property portfolio exposed his tenants to poor and dangerous conditions in an unlicensed HMO.
A landlord with a large international property portfolio exposed his tenants to poor and dangerous conditions in an unlicensed HMO.
HM Revenue & Customs is stepping up a gear with its war on tax evasion - it’s armed with some powerful new tools - artificial intelligence
HM Revenue & Customs is stepping up a gear with its war on tax evasion - it’s armed with some powerful new tools - artificial intelligence
HM Revenue & Customs is stepping up a gear with its war on tax evasion - it’s armed with some powerful new tools - artificial intelligence
A new government guide to the Renters’ Rights Act labels Section 21 evictions a “scourge”.
A new government guide to the Renters’ Rights Act labels Section 21 evictions a “scourge”.
A new government guide to the Renters’ Rights Act labels Section 21 evictions a “scourge”.
Landlords are feeling peeved that Housing Secretary Steve Reed failed to acknowledge them in its Renters’ Rights Act publicity.
Landlords are feeling peeved that Housing Secretary Steve Reed failed to acknowledge them in its Renters’ Rights Act publicity.
Landlords are feeling peeved that Housing Secretary Steve Reed failed to acknowledge them in its Renters’ Rights Act publicity.
Rightmove has revealed its ambition to become a big player in the rental market by using a raft of new tools and features.
Rightmove has revealed its ambition to become a big player in the rental market by using a raft of new tools and features.
Rightmove has revealed its ambition to become a big player in the rental market by using a raft of new tools and features.
Landlords have warned that higher taxes on the private rented sector will have serious consequences for the already-wobbling economy.
Landlords have warned that higher taxes on the private rented sector will have serious consequences for the already-wobbling economy.
Landlords have warned that higher taxes on the private rented sector will have serious consequences for the already-wobbling economy.
Rachel Reeves has apologised for letting a Southwark property without the required selective licence — it was an “honest mistake”, she says
Rachel Reeves has apologised for letting a Southwark property without the required selective licence — it was an “honest mistake”, she says
Rachel Reeves has apologised for letting a Southwark property without the required selective licence — it was an “honest mistake”, she says
The Renters’ Rights Act is here. From Dec 2025, digital records are a must - landlords need to act now to stay compliant.
The Renters’ Rights Act is here. From Dec 2025, digital records are a must - landlords need to act now to stay compliant.
The Renters’ Rights Act is here. From Dec 2025, digital records are a must - landlords need to act now to stay compliant.
Tenants could be afraid to complain about poor conditions due to the threat of rent rises - despite gaining new rights, MPs heard.
Tenants could be afraid to complain about poor conditions due to the threat of rent rises - despite gaining new rights, MPs heard.
Tenants could be afraid to complain about poor conditions due to the threat of rent rises - despite gaining new rights, MPs heard.
A Surrey council has vowed to put pressure on HMO landlords - including those who have forked out for a licence.
A Surrey council has vowed to put pressure on HMO landlords - including those who have forked out for a licence.
A Surrey council has vowed to put pressure on HMO landlords - including those who have forked out for a licence.
More tenants are to be helped out of the private rented sector and onto the property ladder following an announcement by credit score giant Experian.
More tenants are to be helped out of the private rented sector and onto the property ladder following an announcement by credit score giant Experian.
More tenants are to be helped out of the private rented sector and onto the property ladder following an announcement by credit score giant Experian.
MPs have called on the government to tighten planning rules for HMOs amid reports of frustration among their communities.
MPs have called on the government to tighten planning rules for HMOs amid reports of frustration among their communities.
MPs have called on the government to tighten planning rules for HMOs amid reports of frustration among their communities.
Landlords have been encouraged to put aside personal views and consider if a particular pet is compatible with their property.
Landlords have been encouraged to put aside personal views and consider if a particular pet is compatible with their property.
Landlords have been encouraged to put aside personal views and consider if a particular pet is compatible with their property.
Portfolio landlords snapping up rental properties from small landlords has sustained buy-to-let sales in 2025.
Portfolio landlords snapping up rental properties from small landlords has sustained buy-to-let sales in 2025.
Portfolio landlords snapping up rental properties from small landlords has sustained buy-to-let sales in 2025.
Landlords in Wales could soon need a licence for holiday lets as the government bids to level the playing field with the PRS.
Landlords in Wales could soon need a licence for holiday lets as the government bids to level the playing field with the PRS.
Landlords in Wales could soon need a licence for holiday lets as the government bids to level the playing field with the PRS.
Landlords: stay compliant with legal obligations like safety checks, licences, deposits, and tenancy docs, plus follow best practice.
Landlords: stay compliant with legal obligations like safety checks, licences, deposits, and tenancy docs, plus follow best practice.
Landlords: stay compliant with legal obligations like safety checks, licences, deposits, and tenancy docs, plus follow best practice.
Finance experts believe landlords will elicit little sympathy if the Chancellor decides to go ahead with a rumoured tax grab.
Finance experts believe landlords will elicit little sympathy if the Chancellor decides to go ahead with a rumoured tax grab.
Finance experts believe landlords will elicit little sympathy if the Chancellor decides to go ahead with a rumoured tax grab.
A licensing expert has called for a national scheme to simplify councils’ disjointed approach to handing out justice for licensing breaches.
A licensing expert has called for a national scheme to simplify councils’ disjointed approach to handing out justice for licensing breaches.
A licensing expert has called for a national scheme to simplify councils’ disjointed approach to handing out justice for licensing breaches.
Chartered surveyor Clive Scrivener says properly regulated leasehold remains an efficient and proven structure for complex residential buildings.
Chartered surveyor Clive Scrivener says properly regulated leasehold remains an efficient and proven structure for complex residential buildings.
Chartered surveyor Clive Scrivener says properly regulated leasehold remains an efficient and proven structure for complex residential buildings.
North Warwickshire Council wants to restrict HMOs despite its very small percentage of shared housing.
North Warwickshire Council wants to restrict HMOs despite its very small percentage of shared housing.
North Warwickshire Council wants to restrict HMOs despite its very small percentage of shared housing.
Justice for Tenants has predicted a surge in Rent Repayment Order claims following the Chancellor’s failure to get a licence.
Justice for Tenants has predicted a surge in Rent Repayment Order claims following the Chancellor’s failure to get a licence.
Justice for Tenants has predicted a surge in Rent Repayment Order claims following the Chancellor’s failure to get a licence.
Paul Shamplina has warned that the Renters’ Rights Act could prove catastrophic for landlords trying to evict non-paying tenants.
Paul Shamplina has warned that the Renters’ Rights Act could prove catastrophic for landlords trying to evict non-paying tenants.
Paul Shamplina has warned that the Renters’ Rights Act could prove catastrophic for landlords trying to evict non-paying tenants.
RICS UK survey identifies a clear shift in mood across the commercial property sector
RICS UK survey identifies a clear shift in mood across the commercial property sector
RICS UK survey identifies a clear shift in mood across the commercial property sector
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.
Two Southend-on-Sea landlords have paid the price for failing to repair serious hazards in their properties.
mydeposits' Eddie Hooker questions whether creating a standalone tax rate is the government's desire to penalise those with inherited property.
Higher taxes on property income could push typical rents up by £20-25 per month, according to analysis by the NRLA.
Budget 2025: Property tax rises 2% from 2027; mansion tax from 2028; no NI or LHA changes; visitor levies possible.
Mayors of big councils are to be given new powers to collect a visitor levy from holiday accommodation including short-lets.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has hit landlords in the pocket by hiking tax rates on property income by 2% in today’s Budget.
Eddisons has bought competitor Network Auctions to become one of the largest property auction houses in the UK.
Landlords remortgaging in the first half of the year have withdrawn the most equity to expand their portfolios since 2018.
Gloucester councillors say many areas of the city are saturated with unlicensed properties and action is needed.
Two Southend-on-Sea landlords have paid the price for failing to repair serious hazards in their properties.
mydeposits' Eddie Hooker questions whether creating a standalone tax rate is the government's desire to penalise those with inherited property.
Higher taxes on property income could push typical rents up by £20-25 per month, according to analysis by the NRLA.
Budget 2025: Property tax rises 2% from 2027; mansion tax from 2028; no NI or LHA changes; visitor levies possible.
Mayors of big councils are to be given new powers to collect a visitor levy from holiday accommodation including short-lets.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has hit landlords in the pocket by hiking tax rates on property income by 2% in today’s Budget.
Eddisons has bought competitor Network Auctions to become one of the largest property auction houses in the UK.
Landlords remortgaging in the first half of the year have withdrawn the most equity to expand their portfolios since 2018.
Gloucester councillors say many areas of the city are saturated with unlicensed properties and action is needed.
Alvarine Coulton is proud of being named Landlord of the Year in the National LIS Awards – an award she previously won in 2022.
Westminster Council has launched its major selective licensing scheme, covering most of the city’s landlords.
London has rebounded as the strongest and largest rental market after three years of post-pandemic wobble.
Jason Cunningham has been jailed for four-and-a-half years after scamming investors out of £113,000.
There’s been a sharp fall in investor and commercial occupier sentiment in the last quarter reflecting budget anxiety
Landlords are increasingly turning towards semi-commercial property to expand their portfolios.
The Welsh government has insisted its Rent Smart Wales scheme has had a positive impact on the PRS.
Landlords have warned that new rental rules will force them to delay or reduce energy-efficiency works.
AI and automation will make legal requirements under the Renters’ Rights Act manageable, predicts a technology expert.
Landlord Action has reported its busiest month in more than two years, with instructions from landlords to serve eviction notices up 62% year-on-year.
The government has no idea how the Renters’ Rights Act will impact the tribunal that considers rent appeal cases, says David Smith.
Scottish politicians have lamented the lack of younger landlords and called for the sector to be given more respect.
Property monitoring technology provider ResiSure has been appointed as a recognised supplier by the NRLA
Software firm Qualisync has launched AskLettie - a WhatsApp-based reporting and 24/7 tenant triage tool to manage repair requests.
Landlords rush to sell as the Renters’ Rights Act brings stricter rules, bans no-fault evictions, and introduces heavy fines by May 2026.
Student landlords are about to experience one of the most significant policy shocks in decades as the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (RRA) hits them hardest









