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.

Damp and mould visible on an interior wall corner highlighting housing health risks

Councils launch damp and mould awareness campaign for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th February 2026, 2 months ago | 6

Two councils have launched a campaign to raise awareness of the risks of damp and mould, urging landlords and letting...

Modern commercial building with EPC energy rating chart and keys, representing upcoming energy efficiency standards for non-domestic property

Propertymark urges clarity on commercial energy efficiency rules

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th February 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Propertymark has urged the government to set out clear plans for future energy efficiency standards in commercial property. It warns...

Tax dashboard showing charts and quarterly records with no penalties symbol, illustrating Making Tax Digital support for landlords

Landlords spared late filing fines in first year of Making Tax Digital

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th February 2026, 2 months ago | 6

The government has announced it will support landlords transitioning to Making Tax Digital (MTD) by waiving penalty points for late...

Air source heat pump installed on an exterior brick wall with energy efficiency rating graphic

New EPC metric system will drive landlords to install heat pumps

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th February 2026, 2 months ago | 20

Landlords could be forced to install heat pumps to meet EPC C targets, as rumours suggest the government is considering...

House with sign showing rent and tax rising, illustrating landlords increasing rents due to upcoming tax changes

Rental tax rise will push up rents – NRLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th February 2026, 2 months ago | 3

Two-thirds of landlords who are planning to raise rents say looming tax changes are the reason for doing so, a...

Why the property deal fast tracker helps investors move forward

Author: Simon Zutshi

6th February 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Many property investors don’t get stuck because there are no deals available. They get stuck because they are unsure how...

No, landlords aren’t crying – we are packing up

Author: Landlord Crusader

6th February 2026, 2 months ago | 4

I don’t really use Facebook but was surprised to see a post from one of the tenants’ campaign groups come...

Sold house sign showing property sold for over £300,000, reflecting rising UK house prices

House prices top £300,000 for the first time – Halifax

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th February 2026, 2 months ago | 0

The average UK house price rose in January, with prices climbing 0.7% after they had dropped by 0.5% in December,...

Percentage symbol being cut, representing rising rental deposits and upfront moving costs

Lenders cut buy to let rates and expand lending criteria

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th February 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Buy to let lenders are sharpening pricing and criteria as landlords brace for a surge in refinancing activity in 2026....

PRS licensing documents and keys representing new private rental licensing rules in Brent

London council brings all PRS homes under mandatory licensing

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th February 2026, 2 months ago | 0

All privately rented homes in one London borough must now be licensed under new rules. The council says the move...

Cracked judge’s gavel symbolising a broken housing court system affecting landlords and evictions

Broken court system sparks petition for faster evictions

Author: Chris Daniel

6th February 2026, 2 months ago | 2

It’s long been a concern of landlords, even before the soon-to-be-overburdening Renters’ Rights Act, that the court system for housing...

Bank of England building with red London bus in front, symbolising UK property and financial markets

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% as a Spring cut looms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th February 2026, 2 months ago | 0

The Bank of England has kept interest rates at 3.75%, leaving borrowing costs at their lowest point since February 2023....

Landlord calculating tax with digital icons highlighting Making Tax Digital reporting and HMRC deadlines

HMRC writes to landlords as Making Tax Digital deadline approaches

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th February 2026, 2 months ago | 24

HMRC will write to thousands of landlords in the coming weeks ahead of the rollout of Making Tax Digital (MTD)....

Stacked coins with upward arrows symbolising rising rental income and property investment returns

Landlords profitable but nervous ahead of Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th February 2026, 2 months ago | 2

Most landlords remain profitable, but confidence is under strain as the Renters’ Rights Act edges closer, research reveals. The findings...

Council official holding a property licence form in a village affected by second homes and holiday lets

Generation Rent calls for stronger council powers as holiday lets surge

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th February 2026, 2 months ago | 4

A dramatic rise in second homes and Airbnb-style holiday lets has driven families out of their communities as landlords prioritise...

Hands signing a tenancy agreement with keys on the document, highlighting uncertainty over tenant move-out dates.

Deed of surrender or email advising leaving date?

Author: Readers Question

5th February 2026, 2 months ago | 15

Hi, we are in the process of buying a flat with tenants in situ. Their lease expires at the beginning...

Map showing England split north and south with house price growth rising in northern regions and falling in the south

Rising house prices narrow the North-South gap

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th February 2026, 2 months ago | 0

House prices in England and Wales have risen, narrowing the traditional North-South gap, according to new figures. Data from Garrington...

Refinance approved document with calculator, coins and rental property, illustrating buy-to-let mortgage refinancing

Four in 10 landlords plan to refinance buy to let mortgages

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th February 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Four in 10 landlords are planning to refinance their buy to let property over the next year, research from Paragon...