Lettings & Management

Two thirds of landlords plan limited company BTL purchases

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th January 2026, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 months ago | 0

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

New tenants’ housing union set to challenge landlords and government

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st December 2025, 4 months ago | 18

Campaigners are preparing to launch a national housing union next year, saying it will give social and private renters, and...

Anti-landlord policy U-turns abroad spark warnings for the UK

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st December 2025, 4 months ago | 10

New Zealand and Portugal have U-turned on rental rules after stricter laws triggered huge landlord exits, prompting calls from experts...

2025’s sweeping housing reforms sees landlords prepare for change – Propertymark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st December 2025, 4 months ago | 2

Millions of people across the UK have seen the rules around renting, buying and managing homes shift rapidly this year,...

Why leasehold enfranchisement and Right to Manage recommendations must be enacted

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th December 2025, 4 months ago | 2

Article by Katherine Simpson, Partner at Edwin Coe LLP The objectives of the Draft Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill involve...

Why rushed leasehold reform could destabilise the housing market

Author: Shabnam Ali-Khan

22nd December 2025, 5 months ago | 2

Reform of the leasehold system is long overdue. It’s broadly agreed that the current model, with its layers of complexity...