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.

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Are landlords now asking benefit tenants for two months’ rent in advance before the ban?

Author: Readers Question

8th July 2025, 10 months ago | 3

Hi, in light of the impending Renters’ Rights Bill and the fact that all tenants will be expected to give...

Industry body pushes back on pet insurance U-turn

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th July 2025, 10 months ago | 6

An industry body has criticised the Labour government for reversing its position on pets in the Renters’ Rights Bill. Ahead...

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What problem is the Renters’ Rights Bill addressing?

Author: Readers Question

7th July 2025, 10 months ago | 17

By not fully understanding a problem, the risk of putting in a bad fix is magnified. We are seeing example...

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How do I end a guaranteed rent contract?

Author: Readers Question

7th July 2025, 10 months ago | 3

I rented out a flat to an agent using a Guaranteed Rent contract. The understanding was that longer-term tenancies would...

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Strong rental yields fuel landlord investment – Fleet

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th July 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Most landlords in England and Wales are enjoying robust rental yields despite minor regional fluctuations, one BTL rental barometer reveals....

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Foundation and Paragon unveil new buy to let mortgage options

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th July 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Foundation Home Loans and Paragon Bank have announced updates to their buy to let mortgage offerings, targeting landlords with diverse...

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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...

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Government policy to blame for landlords turning to asylum seeker accommodation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th July 2025, 10 months ago | 14

Landlords are being demonised by the government and the media which means they will increasingly turn to asylum seeker accommodation...

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Property investors use refurbishment finance to offset rising costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th July 2025, 10 months ago | 1

Property investors in the UK are increasingly relying on refurbishment finance to fund renovation projects swiftly and counteract escalating expenses,...

London council unveils ‘Gold Standard’ to its licensing scheme

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th July 2025, 10 months ago | 1

To help incentivise compliance with its new licensing schemes, one London council has introduced the ‘Gold Standard’ charter. It’s a...

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Ombudsman calls for action on ASB incidents in social housing

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th July 2025, 10 months ago | 2

The housing ombudsman has released a new report spotlighting critical shortcomings in how social housing landlords address antisocial behaviour (ASB)...

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Landlords need to prepare for new eviction rules with longer notices – LRG

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th July 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Landlords should start preparing now for a much tighter framework around possession under the Renters’ Rights Bill, one PRS expert...

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Bills-included house shares save renters nearly 50%

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th July 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Tenants in such shared accommodation are paying 49.6% less per month than those renting a one-bedroom flat independently, research reveals....

BTL lenders lower rates and streamline application processes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd July 2025, 10 months ago | 0

The buy to let mortgage sector is experiencing a wave of competitive rate reductions and simplified application processes, as lenders...

Labour set to miss housing target deadline by eight years

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd July 2025, 10 months ago | 9

The Labour government is on course to miss its flagship manifesto commitment to deliver 1.5 million new homes in England...

Property investment loses its shine as stocks surge – study

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd July 2025, 10 months ago | 11

Brits are being urged to rethink their wealth-building strategies after a study reveals that the UK’s property investment golden era...

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Landlords shift to limited company BTL amid tax changes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd July 2025, 10 months ago | 0

There has been a surge in landlords adopting limited company structures for buy to let investments, research reveals. The findings...

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Homelessness Bill adds pressure as Propertymark calls for pause on further legislation in PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd July 2025, 10 months ago | 1

An industry body is urging the Welsh government to pause any further legislation for the private rented sector. In response...