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.

Landlord using digital identity verification on a smartphone for a Right to Rent check before a UK tenancy.

Landlords to face new digital verification rules for Right to Rent checks

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th July 2026, 1 month ago | 1

Mandatory right to rent checks for registered digital verification will come into force on 1 October. The government has announced...

Scottish First Homes Fund concept showing a family home, Scottish flag and first-time buyer support in Scotland.

Scottish government launches support for first-time buyers

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th July 2026, 1 month ago | 0

The Scottish government has officially launched its First Homes Fund to help first-time buyers. Under the scheme, it offers first-time...

Crowds of prospective tenants outside a rental property as rents rise amid strong demand and landlord pressures.

Tenant demand drives up rents – Aldermore

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th July 2026, 1 month ago | 3

Rents continue to rise as government legislation puts pressure on landlords, according to new research. Data by Aldermore reveal two...

Illustration of UK buy-to-let homes and property sale signs highlighting the changing landlord market across Britain.

Buy-to-let demand falls across UK claims estate agent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th July 2026, 1 month ago | 1

The buy-to-let market has become harder to justify for small landlords as demand across the UK continues to fall, according...

Gavel, council building and homes illustrating proposed council powers over short-term lets and second homes in the UK.

Councils could get more powers over short-term lets and second homes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th July 2026, 1 month ago | 1

The government has hinted at giving councils more powers to clamp down on short-term lets and second homes. In response...

Fly-tipped furniture and household waste beside a warning sign highlighting penalties for illegal dumping in a residential area.

MPs call for landlords to work with councils on fly-tipping

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th July 2026, 1 month ago | 14

Private landlords must take action and work with councils to prevent fly-tipping, claim MPs. MPs claimed that landlords tackling fly-tipping...

Government support for landlords meeting EPC C targets, with EPC rating graphic, financial support symbol and UK Parliament backdrop.

Government promises to help landlords with EPC costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th July 2026, 1 month ago | 21

The government claims financial support is available to landlords to meet EPC targets. In answer to a written parliamentary question,...

Commercial airplane towing a banner reading “5 Days Notice?” above a city skyline, illustrating a tenant notice dispute

Tenants moving back to their country with only 5 days notice?

Author: Readers Question

6th July 2026, 1 month ago | 15

Hello Everyone, We received our tenant’s notice letter on 30th June, and they are flying out of the country on...

Couple reviewing overdue household bills as rising housing costs cause financial stress and anxiety.

Shelter claims housing crisis driving anxiety among working people

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th July 2026, 1 month ago | 6

Shelter claims workers are suffering sleepless nights over housing costs. Research by the housing charity claims more than half (53%)...

Illustration of rising UK rental inflation reaching its highest level in two years amid Renters’ Rights Act changes.

Rents climb to highest level in two years

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th July 2026, 1 month ago | 2

Rental inflation has hit its highest level in two years, with a firm blaming the Renters’ Rights Act for the...

Damp and mould affecting the corner of a rented property wall, highlighting housing condition issues in England.

Damp and mould persist across housing tenures – government data

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th July 2026, 1 month ago | 1

The government has released data showing a divide in damp and mould across the private rented sector and social housing....

Protesters outside the Palace of Westminster hold signs calling for rent controls and affordable housing.

Housing campaigners demand rent controls ahead of new Prime Minister

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th July 2026, 1 month ago | 4

A housing coalition is calling on the next Prime Minister to introduce rent controls to help tackle the cost-of-living crisis....

Case study: What is this £3.4 million property portfolio really earning?

Author: Mark Alexander

3rd July 2026, 1 month ago | 0

Every year or two, I carry out a detailed review of my own property and investment portfolio. The exercise is...

BTL company vs personal calculator

Author: Mark Alexander

3rd July 2026, 1 month ago | 0

One of the most common questions landlords ask is whether they would pay less tax by owning their rental properties...

Magnifying glass and shield highlighting private rented homes, representing higher rental property standards and landlord compliance.

Committee calls for raising standards and stronger enforcement across PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd July 2026, 1 month ago | 7

A government committee has urged the government to introduce incentives for landlords to raise standards in the private rented sector...

Golden Retriever puppy and kitten holding signs highlighting the 28-day pet request deadline under the Renters' Rights Act 2025.

Months later, landlord template sites are still quoting the wrong pet request deadline

Author: David Osborne

3rd July 2026, 1 month ago | 3

Back in June, a number of published landlord guides were citing 42 days as the response window for tenant pet...

Energy efficiency rating graphic with a rising pound symbol illustrating how higher EPC ratings can reduce household energy bills.

Rising energy costs drive demand for homes with high EPC ratings

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd July 2026, 2 months ago | 1

With energy bills continuing to rise, EPC ratings are playing an increasingly important role for buyers and tenants, according to...

Construction site in Scotland with a falling red arrow highlighting the sharp decline in housebuilding over the past decade.

Scottish Conservatives slam SNP after housebuilding falls to decade low

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd July 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Scottish housebuilding is at its lowest level in a decade as political parties slam SNP over failures. Figures released by...