Guest Columns Archives

The head of the Scottish Association of Landlords commenting on the Scottish Budget and its impact on the private rented sector

Scottish parties must support private rented sector

2nd March 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Party conference season is in full swing. At the time of writing, the Scottish Tories and Liberal Democrats have both...

Landlords silenced as the Renters’ Rights Bill runs out of steam

Author: Landlord Crusader

17th October 2025, 6 months ago | 52

Well, that’s that then. No glorious resistance in the House of Lords, as the Renters’ Rights Bill limps back to...

Promotional banner for the Renters’ Rights Bill landlord training event with Paul Shamplina and Simon Zutshi.

Landlords Urged to Act Now: The Renters’ Rights Bill Is Coming. Are You Ready?

Author: Paul Shamplina

22nd August 2025, 8 months ago | 0

One-off live training event announced to help UK landlords stay compliant, avoid legal pitfalls, protect their portfolios and take advantage...

Gold house and stacked coins representing 85% LTV buy-to-let mortgage investment.

85% LTV Buy-to-Let F1 product for Landlords: Foundation Home Loans

Author: Howard

13th August 2025, 8 months ago | 0

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the buy-to-let mortgage market, you’ll know that products allowing you to borrow at...

Row of brick houses with a “For Sale” sign marked “Sold” in front garden

Below market rents, no EPCs, poor conditions and council fines: We Still Sold These Properties in 15 days

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

12th August 2025, 8 months ago | 0

Despite moments of silver lining, I think we all agree it’s a tough market for landlords. With changes to regulations,...

Wooden blocks spelling “RULE” highlighting fairness in landlord and council regulations

One Rule for Landlords, Another for Councils

Author: [email protected]

12th August 2025, 8 months ago | 1

Recent headlines have exposed a troubling gap between the standards demanded of private landlords and the realities of council-run housing....

Paul Shamplina promoting a 2025 landlord webinar on navigating major property law changes

If You’re Still Letting Like It’s 2015, You’re on Borrowed Time

Author: Paul Shamplina

7th August 2025, 9 months ago | 0

After 30 years in this sector, I’ve never seen a time like this. The landscape for landlords is shifting fast...

Stack of fifty-pound Bank of England notes representing landlord property sales and cash returns

Demand spikes for freehold houses from first time buyers – Landlords cash in before the crash

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

4th August 2025, 9 months ago | 0

Over the last 6 months, the top UK landlords have been quietly exiting the sector. Whilst it was thought that...

Workshop banner with Guillaume Black and Kevin Whelan promoting property investment event

Find and Fund Property Deals Faster – Free Live Workshop

Author: Kevin Whelan

1st August 2025, 9 months ago | 0

Hi, I’m Kevin Whelan, Founder of WealthBuilders, and I’d like to personally invite you to a live workshop I’m co-hosting...

Property investment training promotion highlighting a 5-month opportunity in 2025

The Window Is Open but Not for Long: Why the Next 5 Months Could Be the Best Time to Invest in Property

Author: Simon Zutshi

1st August 2025, 9 months ago | 0

Right now, there’s a quiet shift happening in the UK property market. It’s the kind of shift that most people...

Expert panel promoting debate on the Renters’ Rights Bill for UK landlords and property investors

Landlords: Are You Ready for the Rental Shake-Up Or Are You Sleepwalking Into Trouble?

Author: Paul Shamplina

1st August 2025, 9 months ago | 0

The government’s private rented sector shake-up is moving faster than many landlords realise. And unless you’re crystal clear on what’s...

Smiling landlord celebrating the sale of multiple rental properties.

Elderly and problem tenants rehomed as landlord celebrates “success” in selling 5 buy-to-lets

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

25th July 2025, 9 months ago | 0

We’re already over halfway through 2025. It’s hard to believe that in the blink of an eye we’ll be entering...

people surrounded by a for sale sign holding different house prices outside a house

Selling 5 houses to purchase 10: buyers are chomping off Landlords’ hands

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

18th July 2025, 9 months ago | 0

We’re already over half way through 2025. It’s hard to believe that in the blink of an eye we’ll be...

The Renters’ Rights Bill = A direct threat to landlords losing control

Author: Landlord Crusader

18th July 2025, 9 months ago | 12

I was among the first to highlight that the Renters’ Rights Bill effectively hands control of a landlord’s home to...

A graphic of a screen showing London, stock market falling with a red downward arrow.

“Landlord Whales”: the Super-Landlords quietly exiting the sector for big cheques

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

16th July 2025, 9 months ago | 0

Over the last 6 months, the top UK landlords have been quietly exiting the sector. Likened to the “whales” of...

Oh dear, Angela Rayner. What can landlords do to help you on LHA?

Author: Landlord Crusader

11th July 2025, 9 months ago | 13

As Ronan Keating once said: “You say it best, when you say nothing at all”, Angela’s appearance in front of...

Rachel Reeves, an England flag, UK coins and a piggy money box

Chancellor Rachel Reeves crying a warning for landlords: “she knows exactly what’s coming”

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

4th July 2025, 10 months ago | 0

When Chancellor Rachel Reeves was filmed crying during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday as Keir Starmer declined to guarantee she...

The disconnect between tenant groups and landlords is shameful

Author: Landlord Crusader

4th July 2025, 10 months ago | 4

Sometimes a story lands that shows the true colours of critics and this week Generation Rent (yes, them again) say...