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.

Eviction notice placed in a file marked “Past,” symbolising landlord decisions on serving Section 21 notices

Renting by room and help with future eviction laws?

Author: Readers Question

21st January 2026, 3 months ago | 10

I am struggling to understand the new Renters’ Rights Act regulations and eviction process. I hope you can help. I...

Government reveals what must be included in Renters’ Rights Act tenancy agreements

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st January 2026, 3 months ago | 11

The government has released details of what information landlords must put in new tenancy agreements under the Renters’ Rights Act....

Tenant overheated in flat fanning herself during extreme indoor heat linked to housing conditions

London tenants threaten legal action over excessive heat in flats

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st January 2026, 3 months ago | 3

Possession Friend has drawn attention to Property118 about a group of tenants threatening legal action against their housing association over...

Politicians discussing the Renters’ Rights Act outside Parliament with microphones and briefing papers

NRLA chief calls on government to avoid unhelpful rhetoric on Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st January 2026, 3 months ago | 1

The government should avoid unhelpful rhetoric when communicating with landlords about the Renters’ Rights Act, a landlord association has claimed....

Local Housing Allowance rates frozen headline displayed over UK terraced housing backdrop

Government defends freeze of Local Housing Allowance rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st January 2026, 3 months ago | 4

The government has claimed a range of factors were considered when Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates were frozen for a...

Model house wrapped in a scarf on a radiator, symbolising warmer homes and lower energy bills

Government unveils £15bn Warm Homes Plan with new duties for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st January 2026, 3 months ago | 3

The government has finally unveiled its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan, claiming landlords “have a responsibility to ensure homes are safe,...

New housing development under construction with brick homes and machinery, illustrating the government’s 1.5 million homes target

Government claims progress on meeting 1.5 million homes target

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st January 2026, 3 months ago | 0

The government says it is seeing “green shoots of recovery” in housebuilding and claims it is on track to meet...

Warning symbol under a magnifying glass with a failed stamp, representing regulatory failings in social housing safety

Regulator of Social Housing slams councils for failings

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st January 2026, 3 months ago | 0

A council has received a C3 grading from the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) for failing to address potential hazards,...

Stack of paper records glowing on a laptop, illustrating landlords’ concerns about Making Tax Digital compliance

Call for landlords not to be punished over Making Tax Digital

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st January 2026, 3 months ago | 5

Nearly nine in 10 landlords say they are worried about Making Tax Digital (MTD), with many unclear about its requirements...

House model on stacked coins with location pin showing Scottish and Welsh colours, symbolising strong rental yields and investment returns.

Scotland and Wales lead for rental yields as landlord margins tighten

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st January 2026, 3 months ago | 0

The strongest landlord yields are concentrated in Scotland, Wales and parts of the North, according to research from Dwelly. Its...

Relocation concept showing a move from one location to another as renters face rising rents

Two in five renters may relocate to beat rising rents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st January 2026, 3 months ago | 0

Two in five renters who are considering a move say they could be forced to relocate to a cheaper area...

Commercial Finance Blog featured image showing buildings, factory, handshake, loan document, calculator, pound sign and growth bars on a teal background.

How to Present Your Portfolio to a Commercial Lender

Author: Mark Alexander

21st January 2026, 3 months ago | 0

Strong presentation increases approval odds and improves terms. Commercial lenders assess the business behind the properties, not just the bricks...

Illustration showing a tenant excluded from a group, representing concerns about discrimination and benefit-based affordability checks

Discrimination against benefit tenants under the Renters’ Rights Act?

Author: Readers Question

20th January 2026, 3 months ago | 22

The Renters’ Rights Act is trying to prevent overt discrimination (blanket no DSS policies) when private letting. At the moment,...

Wooden model house with a sold sign and Welsh flag, representing housing policy and empty homes in Wales

Council to force sale of empty houses but not second homes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th January 2026, 3 months ago | 1

A Welsh council has confirmed that second homes will not be affected by its empty homes plan. Pembrokeshire Council has...

Legal compliance checklist with gavel and security shield representing landlord enforcement protection

Help for landlords against local authority fines and penalties

Author: Tessa Shepperson

20th January 2026, 3 months ago | 2

I suspect that one of the big differences when the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 comes into force after 1 May...

Buy-to-let mortgage rates and pricing graphic with house outline and percentage symbol

Landbay lowers rates while YBS Commercial removes buy to let tiering

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th January 2026, 3 months ago | 0

Landbay has rolled out new buy to let products and reduced pricing across its Premier range, targeting landlords approaching the...

Landlord Insurance Blog featured image showing a house, shield, umbrella, policy document, tick and pound coins on a teal background.

Employers’ Liability for Landlords – When You Need It

Author: Mark Alexander

20th January 2026, 3 months ago | 0

Most landlords understand public liability, but fewer appreciate when the law requires employers’ liability (EL). If you directly employ anyone...

First-time buyer sign beside a model house, keys and money, symbolising improved housing affordability and lower mortgage costs

Affordability improves as first-time buyer activity rises

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th January 2026, 3 months ago | 1

Nationwide says that improving affordability last year helped more first-time buyers onto the property ladder. Its latest Housing Affordability Report...