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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New Sanctions Checks from 14 May 2025?

Author: Readers Question

21st July 2025, 12 months ago | 2

Does anybody have a definitive interpretation of the new regulations? These are for Agents to do checks on Tenants and...

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Selling 5 houses to purchase 10: buyers are chomping off Landlords’ hands

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

18th July 2025, 12 months ago | 0

We’re already over half way through 2025. It’s hard to believe that in the blink of an eye we’ll be...

The Renters’ Rights Bill = A direct threat to landlords losing control

Author: Landlord Crusader

18th July 2025, 12 months ago | 12

I was among the first to highlight that the Renters’ Rights Bill effectively hands control of a landlord’s home to...

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London’s renters face fewer homes and higher rents – NRLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th July 2025, 12 months ago | 4

London’s private rental market is shrinking rapidly, leaving tenants with fewer options and higher rents, the National Residential Landlords Association...

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Tories slam Labour’s housing pledge as government hints at pet reforms for leaseholders

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th July 2025, 12 months ago | 2

Conservative MPs have slammed Labour for their “unrealistic housing targets of 1.5 million homes.” Despite being a manifesto commitment to...

Survey quashes eviction myths as majority of tenants end tenancies by choice NOT eviction

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th July 2025, 12 months ago | 6

New data from the English Housing Survey quashes the media narrative, showing that most tenants end their tenancy by choice...

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‘Landlords turned into border officials’ under Right to Rent warns Peer

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th July 2025, 12 months ago | 4

A member of the House of Lords has criticised Right to Rent checks, saying they effectively turn “ordinary landlords into...

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Landlords boost profits despite rising start-up and running costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th July 2025, 12 months ago | 0

Landlords are enjoying higher profits despite facing steeper start-up and running expenses, research reveals. According to lettings and acquisition specialist,...

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Tenant group claims pet deposit amendment will price out renters

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th July 2025, 12 months ago | 9

Generation Rent claims that the pet deposit amendment will force tenants to pay landlords more than £1,000 in upfront costs....

Property Investors Awards launch new category celebrating women in property

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th July 2025, 12 months ago | 1

A new award has been announced to drive opportunities and meaningful change for women in the property industry. The Property...

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Tenants face an affordability crisis as they spend 41% of their income on rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th July 2025, 12 months ago | 4

The cost of renting in the UK means that tenants are now parting with 41% of their take-home pay to...

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Councils granted new powers to target landlords in enforcement crackdown

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th July 2025, 12 months ago | 31

Councils could have stronger powers to carry out surprise enforcement inspections under the Renters’ Rights Bill. Amendments to the Renters’...

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Choosing the right landlord insurance: What every landlord needs to know

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th July 2025, 12 months ago | 0

Choosing the right landlord insurance can be overwhelming, depending on the type of cover you want. Landlords may assume landlord...

Rumble with the Agents comes to The North East

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th July 2025, 12 months ago | 1

Paul Shamplina’s iconic charity boxing event, Rumble with the Agents, is heading to the North East for the very first time...

Accord and TMW cut BTL mortgage rates for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th July 2025, 12 months ago | 0

Accord Mortgages and The Mortgage Works have announced reductions in their buy to let mortgage rates. Intermediary-only lender Accord, is...

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Landlord group slams Chancellor’s Mansion House speech for ignoring PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th July 2025, 12 months ago | 7

Landlord organisation iHowz expresses disappointment over the Chancellor “side-stepping” the private rented sector in Mansion House speech. Chancellor Rachel Reeves...

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Rents rise 6.7% in June while house prices grow by 3.9%

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th July 2025, 12 months ago | 0

Private rents across the UK have continued their upward trajectory, with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reporting a 6.7%...

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London’s lettings market booms with increased supply

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th July 2025, 12 months ago | 2

London’s rental sector experienced a strong uplift in June, driven by a big rise in the number of available properties...