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.

EICR – Rogue electrician scam?

Author: Readers Question

4th December 2020, 5 years ago | 77

I hired an electrician for an EICR, which he failed and said it needed a new consumer unit to pass...

Scotland to introduce EPC Min Band D

Author: Readers Question

3rd December 2020, 5 years ago | 12

The Energy Efficiency (PRS) Regulations which were to be enacted this year are now to be introduced next year with...

Government must respond to Extend the Stamp Duty Holiday petition

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd December 2020, 5 years ago | 4

A petition to extend the Stamp Duty Holiday for an additional 6 months after 31st March 2021 has now reached...

How to insure with no company let tenancy agreement?

Author: Readers Question

3rd December 2020, 5 years ago | 14

I am reaching out for some advice from the wise members of this forum. A property I own is a...

Average time to completion has increased by 12 days +

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd December 2020, 5 years ago | 2

The latest research, GetAgent.co.uk, has revealed that the time it’s taking to sell a property across Britain has increased by...

Latest tier restrictions are a pretty blatant attack on less wealthy areas of the country

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd December 2020, 5 years ago | 10

Research by estate agent, Barrows and Forrester, has revealed the average cost of buying a home across the current Covid...

Calls on government for a new landlord and tenant conciliation service

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd December 2020, 5 years ago | 9

Private landlords are calling on the Government to establish a new landlord and tenant conciliation service as part of its...

Contract with a Housing Association – Just where is the info?

Author: Readers Question

1st December 2020, 5 years ago | 9

I am in the process of leasing my property with a Housing Association (HA) who will be using it as...

Hand writing the word "VALUES" in red marker to highlight property valuation topic

Does increasing Ground Rent increase the valuation?

Author: Readers Question

1st December 2020, 5 years ago | 4

I am the freeholder of a flat and there is one leaseholder. The leaseholder wants to extend the lease. The...

House Prices up 0.9% this month and 6.5% on the year

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st December 2020, 5 years ago | 0

The Nationwide House Price Index for November is reporting annual growth rising to 6.5%, the highest rate since Jan 2015...

Review Hearings are adding a further delay to evictions!

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th November 2020, 5 years ago | 5

In addition to the temporary ban on evictions implemented to help sustain tenancies and prevent homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic,...

Calculating income for CGT mid-year?

Author: Readers Question

30th November 2020, 5 years ago | 11

I am about to sell a rental property which will generate a capital gain which I will need to pay...

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PRA may look for Banks to increase Stress testing to 167% for Higher rate Landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th November 2020, 5 years ago | 0

The PRA has highlighted to lenders that section 24 rental income tax changes have made BTL investments more expensive for...

Apparently the most homes created since 1987?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th November 2020, 5 years ago | 1

Official statistics show more homes were delivered last year than in any year since 1987, making this the 7th year...

Evicting Tenants – Landlord Action

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th November 2020, 5 years ago | 0

Personalised Professional Advice on Evicting Tenants available from Landlord Action The risks associated with illegal eviction missed rent payments and...