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.

PLC and stamp duty

Author: Readers Question

11th March 2016, 10 years ago | 5

We have a PLC in which we bought land, developed it into a camp site and now run it. We...

Going it alone

Author: Dan Trivedi

10th March 2016, 10 years ago | 11

If I go back 5 years in my property journey I couldn’t understand why anybody would pay people to do things...

Four times as many landlords looking to sell in the last 6 months

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th March 2016, 10 years ago | 9

The proportion of landlords in central London who intend to sell property has quadrupled since last year’s Budget, according to...

Freehold in Company – Outvoted on decisions

Author: Readers Question

10th March 2016, 10 years ago | 9

I have a BTL property with a share of freehold. This BTL property has two other properties below it which...

How should I demand ground rent?

Author: Readers Question

10th March 2016, 10 years ago | 2

I would appreciate any help or advice on how I should demand ground rent. I currently own the freehold for...

Growing a Portfolio and not overcooking it?

Author: Readers Question

10th March 2016, 10 years ago | 4

I am looking to grow my portfolio, but only have experience in Bath and London, I would like to expand...

Increasing rent by section 13 when there is a CPI clause?

Author: Readers Question

10th March 2016, 10 years ago | 20

We have a rental property that was rented out on an initial 3 months short term assured tenancy. That period...

Tenants and Housing Benefit and the lender

Author: Readers Question

10th March 2016, 10 years ago | 27

I have a client doing a re-mortgage on an existing let; lender is Skipton Building Society. They stipulate the tenants...

Are my Letting agent fees too high?

Author: Readers Question

10th March 2016, 10 years ago | 16

We have 3 properties with an agent for the last 12 years. We are generally ok with the service of...

Good news from Scotland re 3% property tax increase

Author: Readers Question

10th March 2016, 10 years ago | 5

Not good news for all, but helpful for those in Scotland wishing to move their property into a ltd company....

When does an unregulated mortgage become a regulated mortgage contract?

Author: Readers Question

10th March 2016, 10 years ago | 3

If a property is bought (as a family home) with a buy to let mortgage, and has always been more...

How long should tenants paperwork be kept for future reference?

Author: Readers Question

10th March 2016, 10 years ago | 1

I am trying to find out if there is a minimum time the paperwork from previous tenants has to be...

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Paul Shamplina is co-hosting a new radio show ‘The Property Hour’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th March 2016, 10 years ago | 2

Paul Shamplina is co-hosting a new radio show ‘The Property Hour’ alongside Clive Bull on LBC (97.3 FM). The show...

The Gateway Buy to Let Salford Quays – 100% occupancy across 22 developments!

Author: Property Hotspots

9th March 2016, 10 years ago | 0

X1 The Gateway is situated right in the heart of Salford Quays, overlooking the area’s stunning waterfront and neighbours four...

West Yorkshire Buy to Let from £60,000 and with 10% Yields

Author: Property Hotspots

9th March 2016, 10 years ago | 0

The last Prime apartments are available at Bentley Court, Keighley West Yorkshire, centrally located, with excellent transport links, providing massive...