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.

Property118 Ambassadors Guide

Author: Mark Alexander

28th July 2023, 3 years ago | 4

Property118 currently works with hundreds of Ambassadors, many of which are Accountants and other professional advisers of our existing clients...

Landlord’s EPC deadline: Does anyone else feel conned?

Author: Landlord Crusader

28th July 2023, 3 years ago | 48

Have you invested thousands of pounds to upgrade your rental property to meet the proposed EPC rating of C? Or...

S13 notice after soft enquiry?

Author: Readers Question

28th July 2023, 3 years ago | 10

Hi everyone, If you enquire on a ‘soft basis’ as to a tenant’s agreement to a rent increase, and that...

Your invitation to the biggest virtual property event

Author: Simon Zutshi

28th July 2023, 3 years ago | 0

On Wednesday 2nd August, 6pm to 9pm, there is a fantastic opportunity for you to connect with investors from all...

We want to see an increase in good tenants, longer tenancies and fewer evictions?

Author: Readers Question

28th July 2023, 3 years ago | 16

Hello, under the Renters Reform Bill all landlords will be legally required to join the new Ombudsman scheme which will...

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Served S21 and tenants are still refusing to leave the property?

Author: Readers Question

28th July 2023, 3 years ago | 34

Hello, can anybody help and advise with this situation, please? We have sold our tenanted property and the tenants refuse...

Housing law expert Phil Turtle discussing landlord enforcement and civil penalties

Subletting tenants and landlords face ‘life-changing’ fines

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th July 2023, 3 years ago | 8

A firm that helps landlords comply with the law and avoid penalties is warning that tenants AND landlords face the...

Andy Hulme of Hyde Housing Association responding to Housing Ombudsman report

One of Britain’s biggest social landlords hit with a £142,000 fine

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th July 2023, 3 years ago | 0

One of Britain’s biggest social landlords has been hit with the largest fine handed out by the Housing Ombudsman. The...

Will possession order run out after a certain length of time?

Author: Readers Question

28th July 2023, 3 years ago | 5

Hello, I have recently been granted (from the local council) a possession order and the tenant should have moved out...

Get your nominations in fast!

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th July 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Time is running out! The deadline for submitting nominations for The Property Investors Awards 2023 is just around the corner!...

Second and empty homes in Scotland could face big council tax increases

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th July 2023, 3 years ago | 0

A leading industry body has urged the Scottish government not to raise council tax premiums for second and empty homes....

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Landlords plan to sell rather than make EPC improvements

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th July 2023, 3 years ago | 3

Landlords would rather sell their properties than make energy efficiency improvements, according to a new Rightmove survey. A consultation on...

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Higher mortgage rates sees house buyer demand plummet by 40%

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th July 2023, 3 years ago | 0

The UK’s housing market has been hit hard by soaring mortgage rates, resulting in an 18% drop in buyer demand...

Are subletting tenants destroying the PRS?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th July 2023, 3 years ago | 2

Short-term letting has become extremely popular in recent years but whilst it may be one of the fastest-growing accommodation channels...

Government urged to stop ‘dithering’ over EPC deadline for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th July 2023, 3 years ago | 9

The Property Energy Professionals Association (PEPA) has expressed its ‘disappointment’ with the comments made by Housing Secretary Michael Gove over...