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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.

Landlord property squeezed between obstacles, illustrating challenges selling a tenanted home after Section 21 abolition

Stuck between a rock and a hard place when selling a tenanted property?

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

12th June 2026, 1 hour ago | 0

Since Section 21 was abolished on 1 May 2026, there have been huge increases in the number of landlords searching...

Knight in crusader armour holding a sword, symbolising landlords battling rising PRS pressures and regulation.

Why rent controls are the wrong answer to a housing shortage

Author: Landlord Crusader

12th June 2026, 9 hours ago | 11

Oh, dear, another week and another call for rent controls. This time it’s the turn of Generation Rent, which has...

Warning sign, judge’s gavel and £7,000 penalty graphic illustrating landlord hazard fines under HHSRS

Councils to fine landlords £7,000 per hazard under new health and safety rules

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th June 2026, 10 hours ago | 7

Landlords could face on-the-spot fines of £7,000 for each hazard found in a property and a £40,000 civil penalty for...

New Wales rental rules warning with landlord fines, property keys and Welsh flag backdrop

Welsh landlords risk fines over failure to inform tenants of new rules

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th June 2026, 10 hours ago | 0

Landlords in Wales have until Sunday (14th June) to inform tenants of anti-discrimination rules under the Renters’ Rights Act. The...

Pressure gauge showing a proposed £250 ground rent cap as leasehold reform consultation papers fly overhead

Pressure mounts to move £250 ground rent cap forward to 2027

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th June 2026, 10 hours ago | 0

Media reports suggest the government could bring forward plans to cap ground rents following pressure from MPs. A story in...

Section 21 notices flying above rental homes after Section 21 evictions ended

Section 21 cases fell ahead of abolition claim government

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th June 2026, 10 hours ago | 0

The government has claimed Section 21 evictions had already decreased before they were abolished. The government has confirmed data shows...

Renters’ Rights Act information sheet update notifications displayed across desktop and mobile devices

Constant RRA Information Sheet update emails?

Author: Readers Question

12th June 2026, 10 hours ago | 3

Hello, I am constantly receiving updates on changes to the Renters’ Rights Act via email. I am not sure what...

London rental market illustration showing rising rents, falling rental supply and landlord exits after reform changes

The RRA’s ‘unintended consequences’ for landlords and tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th June 2026, 18 hours ago | 2

Landlords watching the unfolding impact of the Renters’ Rights Act, now have another reason to look closely at London, where...

Stone-built heritage home with EPC C energy rating graphic illustrating retrofit challenges for older rental properties

EPC C targets under fire over impact on older homes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th June 2026, 18 hours ago | 0

Britain has some of Europe’s oldest housing stock, and with government plans to bring private rented homes up to EPC...

Renters’ Rights Act enforcement illustration showing landlord compliance risks, council fines, and housing regulation

Councils are telling you how they’ll pay for enforcement and you should listen

Author: Tauhid Islam

11th June 2026, 1 day ago | 8

The Renters’ Rights Act has been in force for just over five weeks. In that time, one council has publicly...

Hydraulic press crushing the word “RENT” to illustrate pressure in the UK rental market

Tenants face rent squeeze as landlord supply falls – RICS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th June 2026, 1 day ago | 6

Landlords are facing renewed rent pressure as tenant demand rises and the supply of available homes remains constrained. The latest...

The government claim Making Tax Digital works “well for those who need it”, despite ongoing criticism over the scheme. The controversial scheme came into force in April this year, with landlords earning more than £50,000 required to keep digital records and submit quarterly updates to HMRC using authorised MTD-compliant software. Landlords earning between £30,000 and £50,000 will join the scheme in April 2027. Can apply for an exemption In a written parliamentary question, Liberal Democrat MP James MacCleary asked: “what assessment has the government made of the potential impact of Making Tax Digital on those over-70?” In response, Labour MP Dan Tomlinson said: “The government has worked with taxpayers, representative bodies and software developers to ensure Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax works well for those who need to use it. “The government has worked with the software industry to ensure a wide range of options are available to suit different needs and budgets, including low-cost and free software, supporting those with the simplest affairs. Many products are designed for users who manage their own tax affairs or those new to digital tools. “Where a taxpayer cannot use MTD for Income Tax, for example due to age or disability, they can apply for exemption from the MTD requirements.” No advantage to Making Tax Digital As previously reported by Property118, despite the government claiming Making Tax Digital will help landlords, an accountant says this is not the case. Simon Misiewicz previously told Property118: “There’s no real benefit beyond maybe streamlining some of the work you already do, does it help with tax returns and submissions? The truth is, I can’t see how. “There’s no advantage for the individual in submitting quarterly returns, because HMRC doesn’t do anything with them until the end of the year. You don’t pay your taxes any earlier, and there is no real cash-flow benefit for the government”. The government admitted in the Making Tax Digital impact assessment that landlords earning £50,000 could incur an average transitional cost of £285 and an average annual additional cost of £115.

Government defends Making Tax Digital amid concerns over older taxpayers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th June 2026, 1 day ago | 9

The government claim Making Tax Digital works “well for those who need it”, despite ongoing criticism over the scheme. The...

House-shaped hot air balloon rising above London skyline, symbolising UK house price growth

House prices rise 1.6% as London falls – e.surv

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th June 2026, 1 day ago | 0

The latest e.surv report puts the average house price in Great Britain at £327,400, up 1.6% on a year ago....

Document titled “Asylum Housing Plan” illustrating concerns over the UK’s long-term asylum accommodation strategy

Home Office lacks asylum housing plan, MPs warn

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th June 2026, 1 day ago | 3

The Home Office has no ‘credible’ long-term plan for housing asylum seekers, MPs have warned, despite a government pledge to...

To Let sign outside rental homes with rising rent arrows illustrating UK rent increases in lower-cost markets

Affordable areas see fastest rent rises as supply stays tight

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th June 2026, 2 days ago | 1

Landlords with homes in cheaper rent markets are seeing some of the sharpest rises in the country, even as rent...

Tenancy agreement changes sign outside student rental housing in London, highlighting Renters’ Rights Act reforms

Student landlords reassured by government over tenancy changes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th June 2026, 2 days ago | 0

The government has moved to reassure student landlords, confirming that HMO landlords will still be able to facilitate the “ongoing...

UK rental property with EPC C target rating and government support for energy-efficiency upgrades

Industry body calls for more support for landlords to meet EPC C targets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th June 2026, 2 days ago | 3

A landlord association has warned that funding alone will not be enough to meet EPC C targets. The National Residential...

Percentage symbol above suburban homes illustrating new buy-to-let mortgage deals and rate changes

Paragon unveils ‘Tailored’ BTL deals, while CHL and YBS cut rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th June 2026, 2 days ago | 0

Landlords with more complex portfolios, short-term lets or commercial property interests are being offered new mortgage options as lenders adjust...

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