Lettings & Management Archives - Page 5 of 134

Hands holding a blue speech bubble with the word “Feedback,” symbolising public consultation on private renting policies.

Two more councils launch private renter consultations to form policy

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th March 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Two councils have opened consultations on the future operation of the private rented sector locally, inviting tenants, landlords and letting...

Stamp and document labelled “Stamp Duty Land Tax” beside a question mark, representing uncertainty over SDLT for tenants.

Are your tenants going to have to pay SDLT?

Author: Readers Question

9th March 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Hello, Under the Renters’ Rights Act, fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies will be abolished and replaced with periodic assured tenancies with...

Rising rent costs pushing tenants to consider relocating

Rising rents push tenants to consider relocation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th March 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Four in 10 tenants thinking about moving this year say they are considering doing so because of rent prices, research...

Jar labelled “Council Fines” filled with coins and banknotes in front of suburban houses, symbolising landlord penalties

Councils collect just 25% of landlord fines

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th March 2026, 2 months ago | 1

Councils in England have collected only a quarter of the civil penalties issued to landlords for housing offences over the...

Aerial view of housing construction site with foundations and a key labelled “rent,” representing Build-to-Rent housing development

Build-to-Rent viability warning as ARL urges government action

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th March 2026, 2 months ago | 0

The Association for Rental Living (ARL) is urging the government to take prompt action to support the UK’s Build-to-Rent (BtR)...

Syringe filled with UK banknotes over a rental home and “To Let” sign illustrating funding to tackle rogue landlords

Council boosts landlord enforcement funding ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th March 2026, 2 months ago | 0

A city council has unveiled a huge cash injection to deal with ‘rogue’ landlords ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act...

Stacks of coins with downward arrows and “Arrears Payment” sign illustrating falling rent arrears in 2025

Rent arrears and claim values fall despite rise in cases

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th March 2026, 2 months ago | 3

The average value of rent arrears fell to £1,980 in 2025, down from £2,143 in 2024, according to new data...

Blue house icon with red X surrounded by tools and cash, symbolising property maintenance costs and lost value

Landlords face a £75,000 bill for neglecting property maintenance

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th March 2026, 2 months ago | 2

Landlords who defer repairs or step back from day-to-day management risk shaving tens of thousands of pounds off the value...

Two landlords holding model houses with “To Let” signs, one representing a limited company structure

Limited company landlords hold three times more properties

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th March 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Landlords using limited companies now control portfolios that are more than three times larger than those holding rented property in...

Pound symbols flowing from a limited company office towards buy-to-let homes with To Let signs

Limited company buy to let purchases hit record share

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd March 2026, 2 months ago | 1

Limited company borrowing now accounts for a record share of buy to let purchases, reshaping how many landlords structure new...

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Property Redress reports 47% rise in agent complaints

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd March 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Property Redress says it has seen agent complaint enquiries rocket, even as disputes are being settled more quickly. It says...

Letting agent completing HHSRS property inspection checklist ahead of Renters' Rights Act changes

Landlord HHSRS inspection template launched

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd March 2026, 2 months ago | 3

Landlords and agents can bring inspection standards into line with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) as the...

Section 8 eviction notice with £3,000 costs highlighted against UK rental homes backdrop

Landlords face £3,000 eviction bills under Section 8 possession claims

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd March 2026, 2 months ago | 2

Landlords are facing eviction costs that could reach £3,000 when Section 21 is abolished with May’s Renters’ Rights Act, the...

New build-to-rent homes under construction highlighting housing development challenges

BPF urges government help to boost Build-to-Rent supply

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd March 2026, 2 months ago | 0

The British Property Federation (BPF) is urging the Chancellor to use the Spring Statement to reinstate Multiple Dwellings Relief, arguing...

Model buildings with business professionals discussing rising property costs and management reform

Average service charges now exceed £200 a month

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd March 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Landlords with leasehold flats are now facing average service charge bills above £200 a month for the first time, research...

Lighthouse beam highlighting Renters’ Rights Act amid landlord uncertainty

Landlords aware of RRA but want more guidance

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th February 2026, 2 months ago | 3

Landlords are very aware of the upcoming Renters’ Rights Act, but uncertainty persists around how the framework will operate once...

Build-to-rent housing development under construction as John Lewis exits rental home plans

John Lewis exits Build-to-Rent housing projects

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th February 2026, 2 months ago | 2

John Lewis is shutting down its housebuilding arm and abandoning plans to deliver 1,000 rental homes across three sites. The...

Empty wallet labelled “rent” against a Scottish flag, highlighting tenant affordability pressures

One in three Scottish renters struggles with rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th February 2026, 2 months ago | 1

Nearly one in three private renters in Scotland has struggled to pay their rent over the past year, research reveals....