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More than one in ten landlords are being pushed out of the buy-to-market, claims new research

More than one in ten landlords are being pushed out of the buy-to-market, claims new research

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More than one in ten landlords are being pushed out of the buy-to-market, according to new research.

Wealthy homeowners look to rent rather than sell their properties after scrapping of the non-dom tax regime

Wealthy homeowners look to rent rather than sell their properties after scrapping of the non-dom tax regime

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Many wealthy property owners who are fleeing Britain due to this month’s abolition of the non-dom tax regime are opting to rent out rather than sell their homes

Tenant groups lay into landlords as the Renters’ Rights Bill passes through the Lords

Tenant groups lay into landlords as the Renters’ Rights Bill passes through the Lords

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Tenant groups have laid into landlords as the Renters’ Rights Bill passes through the Lords.

Landlords encouraged to sign up to HMRC’s testing programme ahead of Making Tax Digital deadline

Landlords encouraged to sign up to HMRC’s testing programme ahead of Making Tax Digital deadline

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Landlords have been encouraged to sign up to HMRC’s testing programme, with less than a year to go until those earning more than £50,000 need to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax.

The Mortgage Works boosts support for limited company landlords by removing need for all mortgage applicants to be directors

The Mortgage Works boosts support for limited company landlords by removing need for all mortgage applicants to be directors

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The Mortgage Works has boosted its support for limited company landlords by removing the need for all mortgage applicants to be directors.

Can increasing the supply of rented housing bring down rents?

Can increasing the supply of rented housing bring down rents?

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Despite promises by government & developers, house building progress is slow to affect rent levels

How to make your rental property more sustainable

How to make your rental property more sustainable

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Government launches new consultation to help make your rental property more sustainable

An “exodus among landlords" could be triggered by the Renters’ Rights Bill, reducing the supply of affordable housing

An “exodus among landlords" could be triggered by the Renters’ Rights Bill, reducing the supply of affordable housing

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The Renters’ Rights Bill could trigger an exodus among landlords, reducing the supply of affordable housing, industry leaders have warned.

The areas of the market where landlords can find the best yields are revealed

The areas of the market where landlords can find the best yields are revealed

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Landlords should target student housing and build-to-rent (BTR) if they want a secure investment with decent yields, it has been suggested

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Renting reforms to have 'unintended consequences' warns agent leader

Renting reforms to have 'unintended consequences' warns agent leader

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Propertymark has warned that the Renters’ Rights Bill poses critical unintended consequences unless the government ensures a fair and balanced approach between landlord and tenant rights.

One of UK's largest portfolio landlords fined £97,000

One of UK's largest portfolio landlords fined £97,000

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A landlord with a string of more than 5,000 rental properties across the UK has been fined a whopping £97,000 over the ‘serious and deliberate’ failure to manage a block of flats in Sheffield.

Investment in the private rented sector unlocked

Investment in the private rented sector unlocked

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NRLA trainer Henry Davis explains how his Key to Property Investment course can help you stay ahead of the game.

Renting reforms will cause 'gridlock' in justice system says Badenoch

Renting reforms will cause 'gridlock' in justice system says Badenoch

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The government has been accused of pressing ahead with renter reform measures that will cause gridlock in the justice system, and pit landlords and tenants against each other in protracted litigation.

Few MPs defend landlords during Renters' Rights Bill debate in Commons

Few MPs defend landlords during Renters' Rights Bill debate in Commons

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Few MPs stood to defend landlords during yesterday’s second reading of the Renters' Rights Bill in parliament, but a few did - with all of them being Conservative.

Landlords 'selling up' ahead of expected CGT rise says RICS

Landlords 'selling up' ahead of expected CGT rise says RICS

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Landlords listing their properties for sale before potential capital gains tax rises are adding to a widening divide between supply and demand, report letting agents from around the UK.

Renting reforms 'to drive huge increase in tenancy disputes'

Renting reforms 'to drive huge increase in tenancy disputes'

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The Renters’ Rights Bill is expected to fuel a surge in tenancy disputes following a 20% rise last year.

Council to restrict HMOs despite 'no evidence' residents cause crime

Council to restrict HMOs despite 'no evidence' residents cause crime

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Walsall Council plans to implement an Article 4 Direction to restrict HMOs, despite acknowledging no strong evidence linking HMOs to crime.

Renting reforms 'will go nowhere unless courts properly funded'

Renting reforms 'will go nowhere unless courts properly funded'

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Lawyers have warned that an underfunded justice system will hinder any progress made in strengthening renters’ rights.

Bill is solution to non-existent problem in student market, says landlord group

Bill is solution to non-existent problem in student market, says landlord group

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Changes to the student rental market under the Renters (Reform) Bill could result in even less protection for students, according to York‘s Residential Landlord Association.

BBC scrutiny dents mayor’s bid to paint bleak renting picture

BBC scrutiny dents mayor’s bid to paint bleak renting picture

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan has been pulled up for selectively using statistics to lend weight to his demands for rent controls in the capital.

BLOG: Probe will rule that deposit alternatives are pro-consumer choice

BLOG: Probe will rule that deposit alternatives are pro-consumer choice

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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to probe five different activities involving landlords and letting agents, and their responsibilities to private tenants.

LSA selling landlord portfolios for higher than market value, faster than anyone else

LSA selling landlord portfolios for higher than market value, faster than anyone else

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If you need to sell you no longer have to worry about Estate Agents taking too long, or auctions offering too low a price, portfolio exit specialists are the solution.

Renters Reform Bill debate pushed back but still on track for June

Renters Reform Bill debate pushed back but still on track for June

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The Renters Reform Bill is on track to get Royal Assent next June, says the NRLA – despite the possibility of a snap May general election.

PRS can grab a share of new insulation fund to save on fuel bills

PRS can grab a share of new insulation fund to save on fuel bills

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Landlords and tenants could be in line for some extra funding towards energy efficient improvements following the launch of the Great British Insulation Scheme.

Fast-growing Scottish rents top UK chart despite cap extension

Fast-growing Scottish rents top UK chart despite cap extension

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Landlords in Scotland hampered by rent controls have managed to drive annual rent growth faster than anywhere else in the UK.

Minister says 'no' to more challenging goals for landlord green home upgrades

Minister says 'no' to more challenging goals for landlord green home upgrades

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Peers have rejected calls to set government targets for making properties more

London rent crisis as thousands of landlords seek to sell

London rent crisis as thousands of landlords seek to sell

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Rising mortgage rates and regulatory changes lead thousands of London landlords to sell, intensifying the city's rental housing crisis.

Extra funding on offer to make PRS more accessible for disabled tenants

Extra funding on offer to make PRS more accessible for disabled tenants

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Landlords and tenants are being encouraged to apply for new funding to help older and disabled people make adaptations in their homes so they can continue to live independently.

Landlord mortgage debt rises as many borrow to 'keep their operations going'

Landlord mortgage debt rises as many borrow to 'keep their operations going'

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Months of economic turmoil has pushed the average landlord's <a href="https://newsarchive.landlordzone.co.uk/news/mortgage-rises-give-company-purchases-more-appeal/">mortgag

Landlord mortgage debt rises as many borrow to ‘keep their operations going’

Landlord mortgage debt rises as many borrow to ‘keep their operations going’

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Months of economic turmoil has pushed the average landlord’s mortgage debt up 19% to £558,423 in the last 12 months.

Uncertainty around Renters Reform Bill prompts landlords to call it a day

Uncertainty around Renters Reform Bill prompts landlords to call it a day

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andlords are feeling gloomy about the future, with those selling up blaming economic pressures, the Renters Reform Bill and upcoming EPC rules

Lib Dem boss: Distrust of red tape prevented Tories going green

Lib Dem boss: Distrust of red tape prevented Tories going green

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Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey has revealed that the Conservatives dismissed his call for energy efficient regulations in the PRS as “communist”.

HMOs: the evolution of the market and current hotspots

HMOs: the evolution of the market and current hotspots

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HMOs (Houses of Multiple Occupation) first came to prominence in the form of student digs: fairly tatty shared houses, where students could live in groups for a low monthly rent.

INTERVIEW: The landlord leaders hoping to change rental sector for the better

INTERVIEW: The landlord leaders hoping to change rental sector for the better

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A new group - theLandlord Leaders Community has been set up to bring the sector together and provide practical tools for

Rising rents won't stop landlords from feeling the pinch

Rising rents won't stop landlords from feeling the pinch

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Many landlords will find themselves materially worse off by 2026, despite

COMMENT: Will Labour come round to loving landlords?

COMMENT: Will Labour come round to loving landlords?

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With Labour's predilection for bashing landlords (though the current Conservative Government needs no encouragement on that), you would expect a Labour government to double

LATEST: Big council reveals £20m plan to buy rented homes off exiting landlords

LATEST: Big council reveals £20m plan to buy rented homes off exiting landlords

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Newham Council has approved a radical new plan to buy up properties where tenants have been threatened with eviction because their landlord no longer wants to let the property

Watch out for 'secret' compliance fee clauses in agency contracts, landlords told

Watch out for 'secret' compliance fee clauses in agency contracts, landlords told

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A leading housing lawyer has questioned the use of property regulation compliance fees which appear to absolve letting agents of their responsibilities to ensure a landlord's

Government issues damp and mould warning within new landlord guidance

Government issues damp and mould warning within new landlord guidance

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Private landlords are to be held accountable for damp and mould in their homes including unlimited fines for those who flout the rules, new guidance from the Government has ma

Minister says landlords will evict tenants who get 'green grants' to upgrade homes

Minister says landlords will evict tenants who get 'green grants' to upgrade homes

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The government has promised to focus on promoting grants to make PRS homes more energy efficient and ensure that tenants won't be penalised for demanding green improvements.

Mortgage rate rises to see huge surge in limited company landlords - claim

Mortgage rate rises to see huge surge in limited company landlords - claim

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Three-quarters of landlords who plan to buy a new rental property in the next year will use a

Climate change will hugely increase demand for greener short lets, says expert

Climate change will hugely increase demand for greener short lets, says expert

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A leading energy efficiency consultant has called for a transformation in the way landlords operate short-let holiday accommodation, saying this housing sector needs to reduce

Scottish leader reveals rent controls plan

Scottish leader reveals rent controls plan

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The Scottish Government has pledged to introduce long-term rent controls and measures to enhance tenants’ rights and protections.