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.

Coach house beside taller building illustrating fire safety dispute and shared liability concerns

Grenfell coach house trap?

Author: Readers Question

13th January 2026, 10 months ago | 6

Hi everyone, I own a coach house that is abutting another building. The other building is 16.4m tall, and my...

Landlord stepping toward an exit sign, symbolising selling up amid tougher rental regulations

Landlord declares “I’m out” “Never again will I be letting another property in the UK” as others follow suit

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

12th January 2026, 10 months ago | 0

As we entered boldly into 2026, many landlords started the year with a clear message about the state of the...

Pile of British pound notes with the word “FINED” symbolising landlord penalties in Hounslow.

Council claims landlord civil penalties are not effective

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th January 2026, 10 months ago | 10

A council has claimed civil penalties are not enough to tackle ‘rogue’ landlords as it issues its first banning order....

Digital documents flowing across a laptop screen representing quarterly tax reporting under Making Tax Digital for landlords

Landlords face filing burden under Making Tax Digital

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th January 2026, 10 months ago | 26

Landlords are being encouraged to finalise their self-assessment earlier, ahead of Making Tax Digital, which could leave them having to...

Falling London house prices as sellers face losses, shown by downward arrow, sold home icon, and pound symbol

London home sellers most likely to make a loss – Hamptons

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th January 2026, 10 months ago | 0

London has overtaken the North East as the region where home sellers are most likely to sell for less than...

BTL Mortgage Blog featured image showing a house, key, calculator, percentage sign and pound coins on a teal background.

Early Repayment Charges – How to avoid costly mistakes

Author: Mark Alexander

12th January 2026, 10 months ago | 0

For landlords, refinancing is a core part of portfolio management. But one element that often catches people out is the...

Megaphone projecting the word “Budget” in front of the Scottish Parliament building

Call for Scottish Budget to help landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th January 2026, 10 months ago | 0

Tomorrow’s Scottish Budget must provide meaningful support across the entire housing market, including help for landlords, if the country is...

Megaphone and email icons over world map representing a mass email campaign to MPs on leasehold reform

Campaign urges MPs to deliver action for leaseholders

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th January 2026, 10 months ago | 4

An organisation has launched a mass email campaign calling on MPs to deliver justice for leaseholders. The National Leasehold Campaign...

Ban rent review document with charts in front of modern office buildings, illustrating impact on commercial property values

Ban on upward-only rent reviews will harm commercial landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th January 2026, 10 months ago | 1

Labour’s plan to ban upward-only rent reviews in commercial leases will cost commercial landlords billions of pounds, claims an expert....

Commercial Finance Blog featured image showing buildings, factory, handshake, loan document, calculator, pound sign and growth bars on a teal background.

Broker Insights – How NACFB Members Solve the Problems That Banks Won’t Touch

Author: Mark Alexander

11th January 2026, 10 months ago | 0

High street banks prefer straightforward lending – single buy to let properties, long leases, and simple borrower profiles. But the...

When will landlord rights be finally recognised?

Author: Landlord Crusader

9th January 2026, 10 months ago | 14

Well, colour me shocked but the Guardian newspaper has managed to impress me. Sort of. It published an interesting article,...

Council enforcement symbolised by a landlord facing regulatory oversight under new renters’ rights rules

Councils given power to penalise landlords for unenforceable tenancy clauses

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th January 2026, 10 months ago | 86

The government has confirmed councils will be able to act against unenforceable clauses in tenancy agreements under the Renters’ Rights...

Conceptual illustration of rent controls affecting rural Scottish housing availability

Rent controls and excessive legislation worsen Scottish housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th January 2026, 10 months ago | 1

Legislation to help tenants in Scotland has backfired as the number of rural rental properties records a dramatic drop. Scottish...

Checklist being ticked in red next to Renters’ Rights Act text, symbolising new compliance requirements for letting agents

Renters’ Rights Act warning as agents urged to prepare now

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th January 2026, 10 months ago | 1

With the first element of the Renters’ Rights Act already in force, a senior property sector figure is warning letting...

Selective licensing scheme documents spread on a desk, highlighting new landlord compliance rules coming in 2026

Selective licensing schemes set to expand in 2026

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th January 2026, 10 months ago | 0

2026 could see hundreds more selective licensing schemes introduced as the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force, prop-tech firm Kamma...

New mortgage rate changes symbolised by house cutout, percentage sign and scissors

Fleet refreshes BTL range with cashback remortgages and rate cuts

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th January 2026, 10 months ago | 0

Fleet Mortgages has rolled out a fresh set of remortgage deals offering cashback, while also cutting rates across much of...

Scales of justice balancing a Renters’ Rights Act document against landlords beside an exit sign

Conservative councillor warns Renters’ Rights Act will penalise good landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th January 2026, 10 months ago | 0

The Renters’ Rights Act runs the risk of rewarding the unscrupulous and penalising responsible landlords, claims a Conservative councillor. Writing...

Council tax and TV licence bills with calculator, cash and smartphone on a table, illustrating tenant payment responsibilities

Government updates Tenant Fees Act for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th January 2026, 10 months ago | 6

The government has quietly updated its official guidance on what landlords and letting agents can charge during a tenancy, adding...