Lettings & Management

More landlords face prison for eviction and harassment offences

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th January 2026, 5 months ago | 3

Landlords are facing the prospect of stiffer sentencing when charged with the unlawful eviction and unlawful harassment of tenants. The...

Letting agents brace for 2026 crunch

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th January 2026, 5 months ago | 0

Estate and letting agents are bracing for what many see as a defining year, with costs rising, regulation tightening and...

England’s landlords are still small-scale and getting older – Propertymark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th January 2026, 5 months ago | 2

England’s landlords remain overwhelmingly small-scale – with just under half owning one rental property – and older, an analysis from...

Rents to rise as supply pressure continues – RICS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th January 2026, 5 months ago | 0

Tenant demand in the private rented sector weakened again in December, while the flow of new landlord instructions remained sharply...

Council targets tenants and landlords in waste enforcement drive

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th January 2026, 5 months ago | 0

Council officers and environmental wardens have stepped up engagement with tenants and landlords in a bid to curb fly-tipping and...

Two thirds of landlords plan limited company BTL purchases

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th January 2026, 5 months ago | 0

Nearly two thirds of landlords expect their next buy to let purchase to be made through a limited company, research...

Council claims landlord civil penalties are not effective

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th January 2026, 5 months ago | 10

A council has claimed civil penalties are not enough to tackle ‘rogue’ landlords as it issues its first banning order....

Renters’ Rights Act warning as agents urged to prepare now

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th January 2026, 5 months ago | 1

With the first element of the Renters’ Rights Act already in force, a senior property sector figure is warning letting...

Government updates Tenant Fees Act for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th January 2026, 5 months ago | 6

The government has quietly updated its official guidance on what landlords and letting agents can charge during a tenancy, adding...

Why professional landlords still see opportunity despite tougher rules – Leaders

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th January 2026, 5 months ago | 3

Despite ever-growing stories about landlords in the private rented sector quitting in the face of higher costs and growing legislation,...

Propertymark backs wider Rent Repayment Order crackdown

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th January 2026, 5 months ago | 0

Propertymark has welcomed the government’s decision to widen the scope of tougher Rent Repayment Orders (RRO) to protect tenants on...

What does AI really mean for the letting industry? Q&A with Sam Humphreys, Head of M&A at Dwelly

Author: Sam Humphreys

7th January 2026, 5 months ago | 3

What does AI really mean for the letting industry, and why are we seeing such a surge of interest in...

Northern Ireland’s private landlords face seven month Notice to Quit periods

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th January 2026, 5 months ago | 6

Northern Ireland landlords could soon face some of the longest Notice to Quit periods in the UK after Communities Minister...

Landlords spend up to 45% of rental income on rising costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th January 2026, 5 months ago | 2

Non-HMO landlords are allocating around 25% of their gross rental income to their portfolio running expenses, with HMO operators reporting...

Online landlord licensing forms slammed as council advertises on the Tube

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th January 2026, 5 months ago | 8

A London council has been accused of poor timing and clumsy execution after landlord licensing adverts appeared across the Tube...

Lodger supply slows as calls grow to raise Rent a Room tax threshold

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th January 2026, 5 months ago | 3

Rental stock from households taking in lodgers is barely rising despite intense pressure across the housing market, research reveals. Growth...

Two-thirds of landlords plan to invest despite Budget concerns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th January 2026, 5 months ago | 2

Two-thirds of the UK’s landlords are still planning to invest in the PRS this year, even as uncertainty over tax...

Landlords set for a steady 2026 as mortgage and rental markets stabilise

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd January 2026, 5 months ago | 0

UK property is heading for a year of modest gains rather than dramatic swings, with fresh forecasts for 2026 pointing...