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.

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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...

Bank mortgage lending hits five-month low. Full report from the British Bankers Association and statistics also downloadable

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th October 2010, 16 years ago | 0

The banks continue to put a brave face on restricted lending by claiming mortgage approvals are up year-on-year – but...

Buy to let rents and yields up again. Report based on findings from LSL

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th October 2010, 16 years ago | 0

Rents are edging back to highest ever levels as the average UK buy to let rent hit £676, according to...

High yields and low prices spark a boom in the UK holiday lettings market

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th October 2010, 16 years ago | 0

Low house prices and interest rates have sparked a holiday home boom as investors swoop property at popular tourist locations...

Why landlords property insurance might not pay out during void periods or when a property is undergoing refurbishment

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th October 2010, 16 years ago | 0

Most landlords look at reducing council tax and business rates while letting property is unoccupied but don’t realise they may...

New rules threaten holiday home tax perks

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th October 2010, 16 years ago | 0

Second home and holiday let owners are set to lose lucrative tax breaks worth thousands of pounds in a proposed...

Heat is on landlords to compete for tenants based on energy ratings

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th October 2010, 16 years ago | 0

The heat is on property owners to show energy efficiency ratings for homes for rent. Letting agents and landlords may...

Property tax exiles could face big UK bills

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th October 2010, 16 years ago | 0

Thousands of property tax exiles could face huge bills if a billionaire businessman loses his long-running tax battle with HM...