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.

RLA calls for fire regulations review to include smaller existing residential property

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th April 2018, 8 years ago | 5

The Government’s review into building and fire safety regulations is missing the opportunity to assess fire safety regulations across all...

Joint Tenants vs Tenants in Common (split 50:50)

Author: [email protected]

9th April 2018, 8 years ago | 13

I own a BTL property (higher rate tax payer) but am in the process of transferring part of it to...

Married Couples Jointly owned property – expenses split

Author: [email protected]

9th April 2018, 8 years ago | 2

I am aware that income from property owned jointly by married couples needs to be split 50/50 for tax purposes...

Universal Credit Full Service

Author: Sherrelle Collman

6th April 2018, 8 years ago | 0

By the end of this year, every area in Great Britain will be delivering Universal Credit Full Service – with...

Ex tenant trying to sue me for personal injuries!

Author: Readers Question

6th April 2018, 8 years ago | 21

In all the years I have done property I have never come across this. My ex tenant is now trying...

Is it too late to challenge my lease?

Author: Readers Question

5th April 2018, 8 years ago | 2

We purchased an off-plan property for BTL in 2008 (yes, I know!!!), and the lease we signed before Completion had...

CGT and SDLT selling primary and moving back to Rental?

Author: Readers Question

5th April 2018, 8 years ago | 3

I purchased property A in 1992 (mortgaged) as our primary residence. In 2004 purchased property B (mortgaged) and moved in...

New flexibility for landlord annual gas safety checks

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th April 2018, 8 years ago | 5

Following campaigning work by the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) and their England/Wales partners the RLA, the SAL are pleased...

New law on abandonment of residential property 06/04/18

Author: Chris Daniel

5th April 2018, 8 years ago | 16

Below is a summary of a larger detailed explanation of this complex piece of legislation, due to come into force...

Charged £90 – Email not a guaranteed system to deliver notice?

Author: Readers Question

5th April 2018, 8 years ago | 8

I recently received a £90 charge for late paying service charge for a leasehold property for which I never received...

Jointly owned properties and tax on divorce and separation?

Author: Readers Question

5th April 2018, 8 years ago | 2

I was wondering if anyone could help me on a divorce and tax issue. My ex and I had four...

Channel 5’s “Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords”

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th April 2018, 8 years ago | 0

On Thursday 5th April (8pm), Channel 5 will launch “Bad Tenants, Rogue Landlords”, a companion series to “Nightmare Tenants, Slum...

Scottish Labour want ‘Mary Barbour’ law for the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th April 2018, 8 years ago | 5

The Scottish Labour party want to bring in far reaching rent control laws using a Private Members bill based around...

Flat used for forced prostitution by trafficked girl

Author: Readers Question

4th April 2018, 8 years ago | 11

The tenant moved in November and has paid rent due in accordance with the AST. I had tried to meet...

When should you tell a prospective tenant you live very close?

Author: Readers Question

3rd April 2018, 8 years ago | 6

I am currently in the process of finding a tenant for my property. I live a couple of houses along...

Lettings industry regulation consultation response released

Author: Readers Question

3rd April 2018, 8 years ago | 2

The Government announced its response to consultations for letting industry regulation and Client Money Protection (CMP) in a crack down...

Our properties are managed, does this mean we cannot claim incorporation relief?

Author: Readers Question

3rd April 2018, 8 years ago | 3

My husband and I live overseas but we have a portfolio of 38 rental properties spread across the UK. We...

The truth about Nottingham Council putting private tenant’s rents up

Author: Mick Roberts

3rd April 2018, 8 years ago | 30

The New tenant Tax Nottingham Council expects private tenants to pay-Selective Licensing The truth about Nottingham Council putting private tenants...