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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.

Parking spaces add up to 13% to the cost of new properties

Author: Jason McClean

26th January 2016, 10 years ago | 1

Less than a fifth of new build properties in London include a parking space in the purchase price, compared to...

A Landlords Open Letter to The Rt Honorable Michael Fallon MP

Author: Charmaine ******

26th January 2016, 10 years ago | 32

Dear Mr Fallon, Thank you so much for your time at your Swanley surgery on Saturday. Following our meeting I...

Turns out a property I bought over 2 years ago has a charge against it?

Author: Readers Question

26th January 2016, 10 years ago | 16

I bought a house over 2 years ago to rent out, all went well until about 3 months ago when...

No signed contract with agent and inventory not up to date

Author: Readers Question

26th January 2016, 10 years ago | 11

I’m not an experienced landlord & only started renting out my house last year, following relationship breakdown. I’ve used a...

Inherited Freehold situation

Author: Readers Question

26th January 2016, 10 years ago | 13

I have inherited a situation I don’t fully understand and wonder if anyone can clarify how things should work please....

I ended up with court summons and debt collection for a 2 day Council tax bill !

Author: Readers Question

25th January 2016, 10 years ago | 5

Neither the letting agent nor the tenant registered council tax at the beginning of the tenancy half year ago. The...

Is Rightmove snitching to Mortgage Express?

Author: Readers Question

25th January 2016, 10 years ago | 2

The dreaded MEX review has led to ruin for many, so it is wise to avoid triggering one. I would...

Buy with cash or mortgage my first BTL property?

Author: Readers Question

25th January 2016, 10 years ago | 19

I’m in the fortunate position to have enough cash to buy a rental property outright. The home I live in...

HMO Gross Yields and what is reasonable?

Author: Readers Question

25th January 2016, 10 years ago | 19

I have recently seen an advert for a HMO for sale offering a 12.2% gross yield. As someone who operates...

Open Letter To Grant Shapps and the BBC – Clause 24

Author: Rachel Hodge

22nd January 2016, 10 years ago | 66

I’ve shared this email to my MP, Grant Shapps, on another thread where a prominent poster has suggested that I...

Issues with changing monthly to weekly rent payments?

Author: Readers Question

21st January 2016, 10 years ago | 18

I have a tenant who is terrible at paying his rent. He does pay, eventually, but is bad with money...

Deposits and Section 21s

Author: Readers Question

21st January 2016, 10 years ago | 11

Does one have to re-register deposits on a renewal or even a periodic tenancy please? I read somewhere that there...

Hold your horses – Does c24 make Ltd more attractive?

Author: Readers Question

20th January 2016, 10 years ago | 6

I’ve been running some sums myself with reference to my future purchases in the BTL arena background here: https://www.property118.com/conflicting-advice-pay-debt-not/83469 I...

Problems with Barrister in freehold flats

Author: Readers Question

20th January 2016, 10 years ago | 6

A friend of mine is the owner of a freehold flat, first floor,with similar flats one above and one below....

FAQ’s – Beneficial Interest Company Trusts

Author: Mark Smith Head of Chambers Cotswold Barristers

20th January 2016, 10 years ago | 18

Beneficial Interest Company Trusts enable landlords to incorporate their rental property businesses without the need to transfer legal ownership to...