Landlord News
Landlord News from Property118 brings you the most important updates in UK private renting, from legislative changes and finance developments to market trends and regulatory guidance. Published daily by our editorial team, this archive is your go-to source for practical and authoritative insight into disrupting and emerging issues in the PRS.
Whether it’s a change in tax treatment, new lender criteria, or shifts in pricing and demand, the stories you’ll find here are carefully curated to keep landlords informed and ready to adapt. Bookmark this page to stay updated with fast, relevant, and reliable landlord news.
Stamp Duty and Council Tax To Be REMOVED For House Value Tax
The UK property market is facing one of the biggest shocks in years. The Labour Party is considering introducing a House Value Tax...
Landlords unprepared for Renters’ Rights Bill ahead of it becoming law
Only one in six landlords are fully prepared for the Renters’ Rights Bill which returns to Parliament today (8 September), a survey...
Financial strain on landlords could worsen housing crisis claims industry body
An industry body has warned further financial constraints on landlords could cause “huge irreversible effects”.
Propertymark’s...
Landlord database fees to reflect burden on landlords claims Housing Minister
The Housing Minister, Matthew Pennycook, has confirmed fees to register for the landlord database will consider the burden on landlords.
Energy-efficiency rules threaten to damage the PRS in Scotland
Politicians and industry bodies warn proposed energy-efficiency rules for Scotland will damage the private rented sector (PRS) and...
Think tank calls for crackdown on landlords profiting from Right to Buy
A left-wing think tank is calling for councils to be granted new powers to prevent landlords from profiting from Right to Buy.
As previously...
Scottish government unveil housing action plan as Green party demand rent controls
The Scottish government has announced an action plan to end the housing emergency, including implementing Awaab’s Law by 2026 and...
Scottish landlords leaving the market due to anti-landlord rhetoric
Anti-landlord rhetoric from politicians is to blame for the landlord exodus in Scotland, claims the Scottish Association of Landlords...
Landlords warned of fines as selective licensing schemes comes into force
A London council has announced a new selective licensing scheme has come into force this week and will set landlords out of pocket...
Right for refusal to purchase freehold?
We are leaseholders of three flats within a block. Beneath its are some shops. We found out by accident that the previous freeholder...
Landlords face severe consequences for unsafe housing in Harlow
Another council has launched a crackdown against landlords, warning “they will face severe consequences for unsafe housing.”
Harlow...
Tenant group calls for rent controls to tackle London housing crisis
The London Renters Union is calling again for rent controls after data revealed tenants are paying nearly half of their income on rent.
Labour MP supports Renters’ Rights Bill despite concern from local landlords and agents
A Labour politician has expressed support for the Renters’ Rights Bill, despite pushback from local landlords and letting agents.