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.

The Regeneration of Liverpool

Author: Arran Kerkvliet

16th November 2016, 10 years ago | 3

Over the years, Liverpool has undergone substantial regeneration, but what was the catalyst that brought about Liverpool’s ever changing skyline,...

Buy-to-Let Newcomers Have Never Had It Better

Author: Mark Alexander

15th November 2016, 10 years ago | 3

The cost of long term fixed rates is about half of what they were at the lowest point whilst I built...

Living in Exile – life can be so cruel at times

Author: Mark Alexander

15th November 2016, 10 years ago | 0

As you may know, my wife and I moved to Malta in March 2016 to help mitigate the effects of...

BTL – How much can you borrow Pre and Post 1st of Jan (now is the time to act)

Author: Neil Patterson

15th November 2016, 10 years ago | 0

I have had lots of people ask how the calculation works for the amount you can borrow after the new...

Nationwide – another West Brom?

Author: Readers Question

15th November 2016, 10 years ago | 6

Following the hugely impressive decision in West Brom (well done Mark and team!), I’ve been looking into the position regarding...

HMO and residential property licensing reforms – consultation paper Oct 2016

Author: Readers Question

14th November 2016, 10 years ago | 12

I am a busy landlady and campaigner for good landlords. At the moment we are studying this consultation by the...

Subletting fee changes since 2014?

Author: Readers Question

14th November 2016, 10 years ago | 23

I’ve been looking through the forum discussions this morning, but haven’t found anything (yet perhaps) relating to freeholder demands for...

Council say elderly mother with dementia cannot be added to tenancy?

Author: Readers Question

14th November 2016, 10 years ago | 7

I have a lady tenant on LHA in a two bed house for the last two years. She has decided...

Last opportunity to make a correct decision ….

Author: Readers Question

13th November 2016, 10 years ago | 3

Hi Mark. As a Property118 Founder Member I took advantage of a free 15 minute consultation with Mr Mark Smith...

Leasehold Flat has a design fault – Who do I pursue?

Author: Readers Question

11th November 2016, 10 years ago | 6

I have purchased a leasehold flat and the building has a design fault. The builder tried to fix it thrice...

Reader needs help with buying off plan advice please

Author: Readers Question

11th November 2016, 10 years ago | 4

Long time reader of this great forum but unfortunately not having the time to contribute much, but hope that to...

Taxi drivers to lose tax relief on fuel in the Autumn Statement 2016

Author: Mark Alexander

10th November 2016, 10 years ago | 50

Rumour has it that private taxi drivers will no longer be able to offset fuel costs as an expense against...

A Hole in the Bucket – Action and Fighting Fund Update

Author: Mark Alexander

10th November 2016, 10 years ago | 2

A big thank you to all readers that have donated so far to the fighting fund and I am delighted...

How do Mortgage Companies value an HMO?

Author: Readers Question

10th November 2016, 10 years ago | 6

Can anyone advise how mortgage providers value a house for mortgage purposes? As an example take an HMO which would...

Now is the time to act if you are considering a BTL remortgage or purchase

Author: Neil Patterson

10th November 2016, 10 years ago | 0

The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) Consultation on landlord ‘affordability’ management is being implemented as guidance to lenders from the 1st...