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.

Gavel poised above a model house highlighting council enforcement against rogue landlords

Renters’ Rights Act at risk without strong council enforcement – Generation Rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th December 2025, 4 months ago | 1

A tenant organisation has warned the Renters’ Rights Act could fail if councils do not rigorously enforce the law against...

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Hamptons forecasts modest 2026 house price growth

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th December 2025, 4 months ago | 0

House prices are set to rise modestly next year by 2.5% across Great Britain in Q4 2026, Hamptons says. It...

Cartoon of a worried landlord holding an expired gas safety certificate while an inspector points at it, with a house and tenants in the background.

The safety certificate oversight that put a landlord at risk

Author: Mark Alexander

9th December 2025, 4 months ago | 2

The landlord had arranged gas safety checks for years without issue. But one year, the reminder email from the engineer...

Portugal cuts rental tax to 10%: A warning shot for the UK?

Author: Mark Alexander, Landlords Log

8th December 2025, 4 months ago | 7

Recent announcements from the Portuguese Government, including a proposed reduction of income tax on residential rental income to 10% or...

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Government promises to address landlord privacy concerns amid PRS database rollout

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th December 2025, 4 months ago | 57

The government claim they “will try to balance landlords’ privacy concerns with private tenants’ needs to make informed decisions” for...

House and tax blocks balanced on a seesaw illustrating changes to buy-to-let affordability

Buy to let lenders unveil new landlord deals and support

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th December 2025, 4 months ago | 0

Nottingham Building Society has moved to counter the impact of the government’s property tax hike by releasing a new set...

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Rachel Reeves faces £7,550 bill to upgrade EPC rating on her rental home

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th December 2025, 5 months ago | 6

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing a £7,550 bill to improve the energy performance of her London home under Labour’s...

Four more tax tribunal wins for taxpayers

Author: Mark Alexander

8th December 2025, 5 months ago | 1

Following the strong engagement with my recent article about the Sehgal SDLT decision, many readers asked a natural question: “How...

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Gas or electric boiler for flats?

Author: Readers Question

8th December 2025, 5 months ago | 6

Hello, I’m going through the process of building 2 x 1 bed flats. I’m at the stage of the predicted/design...

Children sitting by a window with a painted rainbow, symbolising how housing tax changes may impact families.

Labour’s housing policies will push more kids into poverty

Author: Mick Roberts

8th December 2025, 5 months ago | 1

Chancellor Rachel Reeves says she’s lifting half a million children out of poverty. Hang on a minute, how’s she doing...

Red downward trend arrow with pound symbol pointing toward a house to illustrate the financial impact of selective licensing.

Landlords win concessions on licensing fees but costs will still hit renters

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th December 2025, 5 months ago | 1

A landlord organisation has welcomed a council’s decision to reduce a selective licensing fee and scale back inspections, but warns...

Construction worker laying mortar on a brick wall during discussion of UK build-to-rent growth

Build to rent completions rise as construction pipeline slows

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th December 2025, 5 months ago | 0

The build to rent sector has delivered another strong quarter, adding more than 3,700 new homes across the UK, even...

Cartoon of a landlord holding an insurance policy while an insurance agent rejects a claim, with a leaking house in the background.

The insurance disclosure failure that voided a claim

Author: Mark Alexander

8th December 2025, 5 months ago | 1

The landlord had buildings insurance in place but failed to notify the insurer that the property was rented out. When...

BTL Mortgage Blog featured image showing a house, key, calculator, percentage sign and pound coins on a teal background.

Case study: The landlord who expanded using buy to let gearing

Author: Mark Alexander

8th December 2025, 5 months ago | 0

For landlords, growth often depends on using gearing – borrowing against equity in existing properties to fund further acquisitions. In...

Dear 30-Year-Old Me: The Tightrope Between Wealth and Life

Author: Mark Alexander

7th December 2025, 5 months ago | 2

You already know how to create and multiply wealth, that won’t ever be your problem. While others are chasing stable...

stack of £50 notes symbolising fast cash for landlords selling before new regulations

We’ll get Your Properties Sold Fast for the maximum amount of Cash in the Bank

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

5th December 2025, 5 months ago | 0

Thousands of us are getting ready to sell as the government warns landlords they could face fines of up to...

Tell me again why landlords should persist in a PRS rigged against them

Author: Landlord Crusader

5th December 2025, 5 months ago | 24

I think the kids call it doom scrolling, when you can’t stop reading negative news stories and comments on social...

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Landlords must stay signed up to Ombudsman as scheme set to become mandatory

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th December 2025, 5 months ago | 23

The government has confirmed landlords will need to stay signed up to the Private Rented Sector Ombudsman, even after they’ve...