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.

Abandon order imposed on property?

Author: Readers Question

28th June 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Hello, can Property118 please offer some advice: A friend of mine has bought a property only to find it has...

Rocketing service charges leave leaseholders with hefty bills

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th June 2023, 3 years ago | 1

An 8% surge in average annual service charges has left leaseholders across England and Wales grappling with a £1,431 price...

Prince William launches ambitious campaign to combat homelessness

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th June 2023, 3 years ago | 7

Prince William has embarked on a significant five-year crusade in a bid to eradicate homelessness, arguing that such a problem...

London’s tenants warned over ‘tough market’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th June 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Tenants in London are being warned that they’ll need to gear up for an intense property hunt this summer if...

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Rising interest rates are a ‘catastrophe’ for low-income tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th June 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Millions of renters are feeling the pinch as landlords transfer their rising mortgage expenses to their tenants, resulting in unprecedented...

Are you committed to becoming financially free?

Author: Simon Zutshi

27th June 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Are you serious about replacing your earned income with passive income from property? There are proven ways of reducing the...

Late deposit protection?

Author: Readers Question

27th June 2023, 3 years ago | 44

Hello, I’m a new landlord with one property. Can Property118 readers please advise I have not put the deposit in...

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Help! Freeholder will not fill out LPE1 form

Author: Readers Question

27th June 2023, 3 years ago | 8

Hello, I would appreciate some advice on the process of going to a first-tier tribunal and how to keep costs...

Unable to contact deceased property owner?

Author: Readers Question

27th June 2023, 3 years ago | 12

Hello, I wish to meet and discuss with the owner matters concerning his/this property, however, the registered owner remains a...

Landlords will have to hike rent by £614 to make a profit

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th June 2023, 3 years ago | 30

Landlords in London and the South East will need to hike rents by a staggering £614 per month to make...

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Delayed heating bill issues?

Author: Readers Question

26th June 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Hello, I have an apartment in Islington which is rented out. Since completion 10 years ago, the managing company has...

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Deposit protection with section 21 issue?

Author: Readers Question

26th June 2023, 3 years ago | 15

Hi all, I hope you are all well. I have made a mistake on the tenancy and I accidently put...

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How to recover rent arrears debt?

Author: Robert Mellors

26th June 2023, 3 years ago | 27

Hello, do former tenants owe you money? Here’s how we deal with this: For many years we could not find...

Landlords panic to fuel BTL remortgaging searches surge

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th June 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Landlords and homeowners alike scrambled to find out how much it would cost to remortgage after the Bank of England’s...

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NRLA calls for mortgage relief as interest rates soar

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th June 2023, 3 years ago | 14

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) is demanding immediate action from the government to alleviate the financial strain on renters...