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Sold sign outside a house symbolizing rising tenant demand and landlords exiting the market

Landlords selling up as tenant demand hits new high

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th November 2025, 6 months ago | 33

Tenant demand continues to climb, but landlords continue to sell amid fears over new legislation. According to Propertymark’s Housing Insight...

Damp and mould damage on an interior wall beside a radiator, highlighting poor housing conditions.

Industry body urges landlords and letting agents to prepare for Awaab’s law

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th October 2025, 7 months ago | 10

With Awaab’s Law coming into effect today for social housing landlords, private landlords are being urged to prepare ahead of...

Severe black mould on damaged wall panel during property inspection.

Landlords urged to carry out inspections as damp and mould risks rise

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th October 2025, 7 months ago | 1

An industry body warns that with winter approaching, landlords should increase inspections after one landlord discovered severe black mould caused...

Model house balancing between rising and falling rent prices.

Regional divide widens as rents rise in certain areas but cool in others

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th October 2025, 7 months ago | 0

Despite London and the South East seeing a drop in the salary required to rent, regional differences remain, with rents...

Businessmen overwhelmed by legal paperwork symbolizing the Renters’ Rights Bill

Landlords ‘running scared’ of Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th October 2025, 7 months ago | 6

A Propertymark member agent warns, “landlords are running scared of the Renters’ Rights Bill.” Propertymark’s Housing Insight Report reveals member...

Landlord restricted by red tape as rental costs rise in the UK

Rules and red tape for landlords fuel rising rents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th September 2025, 7 months ago | 0

An industry body warns landlords should be encouraged to invest in the private rented sector rather than be “penalised by...

Scottish Parliament building with Housing Bill banner in sky

Industry body warns rent controls could hit investment as Scottish Housing Bill nears final stage

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th September 2025, 8 months ago | 1

An industry body is warning of the potential consequences of introducing rent controls in Scotland as the Scottish Housing Bill...

Terraced houses with a sold sign and flying pound signs

Propertymark claims ONS rental data must reflect reality

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th September 2025, 8 months ago | 0

An industry body is calling for the Office for National Statistics (ONS) data on the private rented sector to reflect...

Worker in protective gear removing mould from rental property wall

Landlords face higher costs and tenants face disruption under Decent Homes Standard and Awaab’s Law

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th September 2025, 8 months ago | 1

The Decent Homes Standard and Awaab’s law will cause increased costs for landlords and major disruption for tenants, warns industry...

Wooden house model in wallet symbolizing financial pressure on landlords

Financial strain on landlords could worsen housing crisis claims industry body

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th September 2025, 8 months ago | 3

An industry body has warned further financial constraints on landlords could cause “huge irreversible effects”. Propertymark’s latest Housing Insight report...

Target with arrows symbolising Scotland’s energy-efficiency goals and EPC rating challenges

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....

Wooden figure crossing houses on wooden blocks symbolising government support for landlords.

Industry body urges government to offer incentives to landlords amid soaring demand

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th August 2025, 9 months ago | 4

An industry body is calling for incentives to support landlords as demand continues to outstrip supply. Propertymark’s housing insight report...

Circular glass office building with "BANNED" stamped across it, symbolising ban on upward-only rent reviews

Commercial landlords face uncertainty over ban on upward-only rent reviews

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st August 2025, 9 months ago | 3

Experts have slammed the Labour government’s decision to ban upward-only rent reviews in commercial leases. The government have announced under...

Landlords brace for uncertainty as Renters’ Rights Bill looms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th July 2025, 10 months ago | 2

Landlords are concerned over the Renters’ Rights Bill as pressure mounts over when the bill will pass, claims an industry...

Industry body pushes back on pet insurance U-turn

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th July 2025, 10 months ago | 6

An industry body has criticised the Labour government for reversing its position on pets in the Renters’ Rights Bill. Ahead...

Homeless man holding a cardboard cutout of a house and a welsh flag

Homelessness Bill adds pressure as Propertymark calls for pause on further legislation in PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd July 2025, 10 months ago | 1

An industry body is urging the Welsh government to pause any further legislation for the private rented sector. In response...

Word taxes on paper with open scissors as the x with an image of Sadiq Khan

Sadiq Khan urged to cut taxes for landlords amid housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th June 2025, 11 months ago | 3

An industry body is urging London Mayor Sadiq Khan to take action to ease the tax burden on landlords. In...

Boiler being inspected for an upgrade with UK cash

Landlords may sell up without more support from Boiler Upgrade Scheme warns industry body

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th June 2025, 11 months ago | 3

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme must provide more financial incentives to landlords or they will simply sell up, claims an industry...