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Angela Rayner waves goodbye in front of a note reading "time to say goodbye" after her resignation.

Angela Rayner resigns from government after stamp duty controversy

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th September 2025, 8 months ago | 6

Angela Rayner has resigned from government as Housing Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister. Her resignation comes after she admitted to...

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Energy-efficiency rules threaten to damage the PRS in Scotland

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th September 2025, 8 months ago | 1

Politicians and industry bodies warn proposed energy-efficiency rules for Scotland will damage the private rented sector (PRS) and hurt tenants....

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Think tank calls for crackdown on landlords profiting from Right to Buy

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th September 2025, 8 months ago | 3

A left-wing think tank is calling for councils to be granted new powers to prevent landlords from profiting from Right...

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Surge in rental scams targeting young tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st September 2025, 8 months ago | 0

Young tenants are being warned about a sharp rise in rent scams with scammers increasingly targeting them amid a growing...

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London’s PRS thrives with record listings and strong demand

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th August 2025, 8 months ago | 0

London’s private rented sector is delivering a strong performance, driven by a big rise in available properties and a robust...

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Energy efficiency gains help transform England’s PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th August 2025, 8 months ago | 1

England’s housing stock has expanded by 9% over the past decade, reaching 25.4 million dwellings by 2023, outpacing the 7%...

House key in door beside a “No exit” sign, symbolising stability in the rental market

There is no ‘landlord exodus’ – for now

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th August 2025, 8 months ago | 10

A leading lettings agency says it has seen no evidence of a landlord exodus from the PRS – but that...

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Students need more advice and support when renting at university

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th August 2025, 8 months ago | 0

Finding a place to live while at university is a big challenge for many UK students, leaving some feeling scared...

NRLA chief executive addressing MPs on enforcement of the Renters’ Rights Bill

NRLA urges government support to help the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd August 2025, 8 months ago | 5

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) is calling on the government to use the Autumn Budget to support long-term investment...

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New BTL mortgage deals for UK landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd August 2025, 8 months ago | 0

There are more fresh offerings in the UK’s buy to let mortgage sector as lenders roll out competitive products tailored...

Chalk house with pound symbol and rising arrow illustrating UK rent increases to £1,343 in July 2025.

Rents up 5.9% to £1,343 in a year – ONS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st August 2025, 8 months ago | 0

Private rents across the UK have surged, reaching an average of £1,343 per month to July 2025, the Office for...

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Rent arrears value plummets by 12% in a year

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st August 2025, 8 months ago | 0

The value of rent arrears fell by 12% in the second quarter of 2025, reaching £1,861 compared to the same...

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Landlords pivot to office investments as demand soars

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th August 2025, 8 months ago | 0

The UK’s professional landlords appear to be making a pivot towards office space investments, with applications for office-related projects surging...

Binder labeled “Licenses” exchanged during Hackney Council landlord licensing discussion

Proposed licensing schemes raise costs and duplication fears

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th August 2025, 8 months ago | 0

A London council has come under fire for consulting on two new five-year licensing schemes for the private rented sector,...

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England’s renters face growing affordability challenges – ONS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th August 2025, 8 months ago | 7

Renters in England faced growing budget pressures last year, with tenants on a median household income having to spend 36.3%...

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Landlord purchases drop by 85,000 amid Renters’ Rights Bill concerns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th August 2025, 8 months ago | 8

There’s been a big drop in landlord purchasing activity which has reshaped the UK’s buy to let landscape, with 85,000...

Landlord advocating for stricter letting agent regulation after dispute

Landlord launches petition for letting agent reform after year-long battle

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th August 2025, 8 months ago | 3

Fed-up landlord Wilson Chowdhry has launched a petition on the UK Parliament website, urging the government to introduce stricter regulations...

Landlord overwhelmed by endless legal paperwork symbolising rent repayment order challenges

Defending a rent repayment order alone is ‘financial suicide’, claims legal expert

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th August 2025, 8 months ago | 3

A legal expert warns landlords who “go it alone” in defending a rent repayment order risk financial and reputational disaster....