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.

Don’t just leave financial problems when you die. An interesting article from Steve Sims, freelance journalist and author of The Dummies Guide to Property taxation

Author: This article was written by guest author - Steve Sims

27th October 2010, 16 years ago | 0

In these times of austerity, many people are looking at ways to save money but one expense that is well...

IFA firm joins forces with The Money Centre

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th October 2010, 16 years ago | 0

The two firms Directors explain how the relationship will enhance the relationship with, and the service available to, the customers...

Mortgage Express client labels their Choices Overpayment Scheme “sharp practice”.

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th October 2010, 16 years ago | 2

Mrs Anne Nixon, a Mortgage Express customer, has reported to landlord News; “Over the last year I have over-paid 2...

Buy to let bonanza as rents set to soar.

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th October 2010, 16 years ago | 0

Increasing tenant demand and a fall in the number of properties available to let are driving rents higher, says the...

Bank of England Report. Mortgage lending figures released from the Bank of England and Building Societies Associates reveal little has changed for borrowers in the past six months – and will probably stay the same

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th October 2010, 16 years ago | 0

The Bank of England statistics for lending to individuals – which covers homeowner loans and buy-to-let finance – showed net...

Does a landlord always have to pay for repairs?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th October 2010, 16 years ago | 0

Tenants pick up the phone and call the landlord or letting agent at the first hint of a problem with...

Mark Alexander

Are 8% interest rates scaremongering?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th October 2010, 16 years ago | 0

Mark Alexander explains why, even though rates at these levels are extremely unlikely, high interest rates due to high inflation...

Paying tax is not an option for buy-to-let landlords. This short eBook, which has been written by our recommended tax and accountancy partners, is an excellent guide for landlords who have yet to file a tax return

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th October 2010, 16 years ago | 0

Paying tax is not an option – there’s not a box on a self-assessment form for ‘no publicity’ or to...

The Money Centre’s Portfolio Review Platinum Package is proving to be very popular as a tool to reduce Inheritance Tax for UK resident landlords with 10 or more properties or net worth of over £500,000

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th October 2010, 16 years ago | 0

We’ve been reviewing our client’s property portfolio’s now for 20 years and making recommendations that have transformed many of our...

Claiming back Inheritance Tax (IHT) if house prices have dropped

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th October 2010, 16 years ago | 0

Families and friends of someone who has died that have paid out Inheritance Tax (IHT) on land or a home...

Land Registry Reports house prices rise by 6.7% in past year

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th October 2010, 16 years ago | 0

House prices are pretty much at a stand still this year although prices are up an average 6.7% for all...

Gas watchdog hots up on safety checks

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27th October 2010, 16 years ago | 0

Landlords are urged to check out gas safety at their properties and to make sure properly qualified fitters are carrying...

Over 100,000 property investors are already receiving Landlord News

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27th October 2010, 16 years ago | 0

The Money Centre’s re-launched online Landlord News Magazine already has 100,232 subscribers according to figures released today by an official...

Landlords eager to expand buy-to-let portfolios. Report from LSL Property Services

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th October 2010, 16 years ago | 0

One in four buy to let landlords have solid confidence in property investment and believe now is a good time...

Don’t bank on the high street lenders to finance your business. The Chief Executive of the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers speaks out following a survey of members regarding the true state of the market

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th October 2010, 16 years ago | 0

Property investors and small businesses are finding problems borrowing as banks and finance institutions have slashed lending by about £13...

Tax fraud alerts set to trap landlords who are not declaring rental income or are over stating earnings on mortgage application forms. Lenders now sharing information with HMRC

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th October 2010, 16 years ago | 0

Property investors innocently switching homes or renting them out may fall foul of new measures to combat fraud. Two new...

IHT simplification results in 80 pages of guidance!

Author: Mark Alexander

27th October 2010, 16 years ago | 0

An effort by the taxman to simplify inheritance tax valuations and forms has resulted in the publication of 80 pages...

How to buy the best landlord insurance cover. Sound advice from the Association of British Insurers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th October 2010, 16 years ago | 0

Buy to let landlords should ignore the myths about insurance and make sure they have the best cover at the...