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.

Wooden figures in a line with one highlighted in a red tie and a “Now Hiring” stamp

Selective licensing and RRA drive council staffing increase

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th February 2026, 2 months ago | 3

A Labour-run council is hiring extra staff to tackle selective licensing and the Renters’ Rights Act. Liverpool City Council has...

Lighthouse beam highlighting Renters’ Rights Act amid landlord uncertainty

Landlords aware of RRA but want more guidance

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th February 2026, 2 months ago | 3

Landlords are very aware of the upcoming Renters’ Rights Act, but uncertainty persists around how the framework will operate once...

Tools and insulation concept highlighting tax and EPC upgrade considerations for rental property improvements.

Installing EPC improvements myself — but is it tax deductible?

Author: Readers Question

27th February 2026, 2 months ago | 6

I am planning on making use of an approaching void period in one of my properties to work on improving...

Build-to-rent housing development under construction as John Lewis exits rental home plans

John Lewis exits Build-to-Rent housing projects

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th February 2026, 2 months ago | 2

John Lewis is shutting down its housebuilding arm and abandoning plans to deliver 1,000 rental homes across three sites. The...

Home EV charger installed on exterior wall with electric car parked on driveway

Electric vehicle charging grants increased to £500 for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th February 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Landlords and tenants will be able to access hundreds of pounds in grant funding for electric vehicle (EV) charging points...

Visual illustrating potentially exempt transfer insurance to protect against inheritance tax on lifetime gifts

IHT Inheritance Tax Potentially Exempt Transfer insurance / Gift inter vivos policies

Author: Mark Alexander

26th February 2026, 2 months ago | 15

Potentially exempt transfer insurance (gift inter vivos policies), protect your family during the seven-year inheritance tax risk period following a...

Why Landlords Are Taking Time to Plan Before They Act

Author: Mark Alexander

26th February 2026, 2 months ago | 0

More landlords than ever are stopping to take stock. The days of constant expansion are giving way to careful evaluation,...

Empty wallet labelled “rent” against a Scottish flag, highlighting tenant affordability pressures

One in three Scottish renters struggles with rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th February 2026, 2 months ago | 1

Nearly one in three private renters in Scotland has struggled to pay their rent over the past year, research reveals....

Unfurnished social housing interior with bare concrete floors and no floor coverings

Floor coverings will not be mandatory under Decent Homes Standard

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th February 2026, 2 months ago | 0

The government has confirmed floor coverings will not be mandatory under the Decent Homes Standard due to cost pressures. Many...

Piggy bank under a red umbrella in the rain, symbolising tenancy deposit protection

Tenancy Deposit Scheme claims it is helping landlords and tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th February 2026, 2 months ago | 10

The UK’s longest-running tenancy deposit protection scheme claims it has resolved more than 33,000 disputes and protected £2.45 billion in deposits....

Student bedroom with desk and laptop, symbolising student rental housing changes

Government U-turn on student possession ground with four month notice rule

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th February 2026, 2 months ago | 5

In a victory for student landlords, the government has confirmed changes to the student possession ground under the Renters’ Rights...

Boarded-up terraced houses symbolising empty homes that could be refurbished to ease the housing crisis.

Coalition calls for a national empty homes strategy

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th February 2026, 2 months ago | 1

A coalition of 25 housing bodies has written to Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook, calling for a national plan to return...

Scissors cutting a percentage symbol with pound coins, illustrating buy to let rate reductions

Landbay, TMW and Accord among BTL lenders cutting rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th February 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Several buy to let (BTL) lenders have introduced a fresh round of pricing reductions, cutting fixed rates across standard and...

Married couple reviewing property and tax documents highlighting UK inheritance tax benefits

Marriage, civil partnerships and why landlords should not ignore the obvious

Author: Mark Alexander

25th February 2026, 2 months ago | 5

When Martin Lewis recently described marriage as the “ultimate inheritance tax hack”, he was making a technical point rather than...

Reform UK vow to scrap the Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th February 2026, 2 months ago | 32

Reform UK will pledge to scrap the Renters’ Rights Act if it wins the next general election, with deputy leader...

Aerial view of Esher town centre highlighting rising demand for rental properties

Renters turn to commuter towns as demand soars

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th February 2026, 2 months ago | 1

Demand has soared in commuter towns such as Esher as renters are priced out of cities, according to a new...

£1000 selective licensing fee and “fees” blocks highlighting landlord costs in East Marsh scheme

Council to charge £1,000 selective licensing fee

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th February 2026, 2 months ago | 3

A council will go ahead with its selective licensing scheme set to come into force in April, requiring landlords to...

Architectural floor plan illustrating proposed planning controls on HMOs in Kidderminster

Council unveils consultation on HMO planning rules

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th February 2026, 2 months ago | 1

Landlords and residents are being asked to comment on proposed planning restrictions targeting shared housing in Kidderminster. A six-week consultation...