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.

September property market bounce with UK homes for sale as landlords consider selling before the Autumn Budget

The September bounce – what it is and why it matters

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

4th September 2026, 1 month ago | 0

Zoopla says buyer searches are now 7% higher than a year ago, their strongest annual increase for 12 months, with...

Knight in crusader armour holding a sword, symbolising landlords battling rising PRS pressures and regulation.

It’s official: Britain is dismantling its private rented sector

Author: Landlord Crusader

4th September 2026, 1 month ago | 21

Well, who could have predicted that small landlords are leaving the private rented sector? Thirty thousand small landlords in the...

To let signs above rental homes illustrating shrinking supply under the Renters’ Rights Act

Renters’ Rights Act blamed for shrinking rental supply

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th September 2026, 1 month ago | 29

The Renters’ Rights Act has caused unintended consequences, with tenants struggling to find affordable places to live as landlords sell...

Renters’ Rights Act shown pushing rents higher as landlords sell homes

New Tory housing secretary: Renters’ Rights Act drives up rents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th September 2026, 1 month ago | 1

The Conservatives’ new Shadow Housing Secretary has claimed the Renters’ Rights Act has driven rents up and led landlords to...

Reform tax-free buy-to-let proposal for qualifying new-build homes on brownfield sites

Reform pledges tax-free buy to let homes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th September 2026, 1 month ago | 5

Reform has promised landlords a decade without tax on rent from qualifying new-build homes as part of a plan to...

UK rental properties rising beneath £88,454, representing average annual landlord gross rent income

Average landlord portfolio income hits £88,454

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th September 2026, 1 month ago | 4

The average landlord portfolio is claimed to be generating £88,454 a year in gross rent income, up £16,476 from £71,978,...

Bailiffs face tougher professional standards, independent oversight and complaints rules in England and Wales.

Private bailiffs to face tougher rules under new reforms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th September 2026, 1 month ago | 1

The government has announced tougher enforcement regulations for bailiffs. Under government proposals, private bailiffs will be held to professional standards,...

Homes wrapped in regulation as toxic smoke rises, illustrating the growing burden of leasehold responsibility.

The regulatory wrapper — why some freeholds are becoming toxic liabilities

Author: Mark Wilson, member of ALEP (Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners)

4th September 2026, 2 months ago | 1

Recent reforms focus on correcting perceived failures in leasehold ownership. Less attention has been paid to how these changes alter...

Rooms to let with fewer rooms available, illustrating the decline in UK lodger accommodation supply.

Lodger supply declines as scheme could free up millions of empty rooms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th September 2026, 2 months ago | 4

Lodger landlords continue to drop as organisation calls for Autumn Budget to raise Rent a Room Scheme threshold to £11,000....

Warning sign highlights electrical, fire and insurance risks from plug-in solar panels at rented homes.

Plug-in solar panel warning for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd September 2026, 2 months ago | 3

Landlords could face new electrical, fire and insurance risks as plug-in solar panels begin to appear at rented homes. Risk...

HMO landlord reviews compliance and improvement plans while contractors upgrade a rental property

HMO landlords are planning £10,000 upgrades

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd September 2026, 2 months ago | 0

HMO landlords are preparing to spend thousands of pounds on improvements as compliance requirements and running costs increase. Paragon Bank...

HM Land Registry sales data tool linking UK properties with accurate price and property identifiers

HM Land Registry launches tool for accurate sales data

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd September 2026, 2 months ago | 4

HM Land Registry has launched new property identifiers designed to improve the accuracy of property sales data. Unique Property Reference...

Mother and child in temporary accommodation, highlighting new council duties to notify schools and GPs.

Government unveils new rules for children in temporary accommodation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd September 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Councils will now be required to inform schools and GP practices when a child is placed in temporary accommodation. Councils...

Andy Burnham beside graphics highlighting frozen Local Housing Allowance rates and rising temporary accommodation costs

Andy Burnham warns LHA freeze is driving up temporary accommodation costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd September 2026, 2 months ago | 1

The Prime Minister has admitted Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates being frozen are contributing to councils’ temporary accommodation costs. Answering...

Scottish Parliament with signs highlighting Scotland’s housing emergency and lack of housing focus

Propertymark criticises Scottish government over lack of focus on housing

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd September 2026, 2 months ago | 1

An industry body has slammed the Scottish government for barely mentioning housing despite the country’s ongoing housing emergency. Propertymark says...