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Have any landlords here used part exchange or quick-sale property companies?

Author: Readers Question

Read 394 times in the last 7 days

21st April 2026, 1 day ago | 5

I am a long-time reader of Property118 and would be grateful for the views of others who may have direct...

The Times wants to speak to landlords about upcoming rental reforms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

Read 390 times in the last 7 days

21st April 2026, 1 day ago | 0

The Times is looking to speak to landlords who are concerned about the upcoming Renters’ Rights Act, which will ban...

Eviction notice document crossed out with red X symbolising end of no-fault evictions

Minister denies eviction surge ahead of Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

Read 346 times in the last 7 days

21st April 2026, 1 day ago | 5

The housing minister has claimed the government does not expect a spike in Section 21 notices ahead of the Renters’...

Renters’ Rights Act information sheet highlighting a £7,000 fine for landlords missing the 31 May 2026 deadline

Government publishes Renters’ Rights Act information sheet with £7,000 fine warning

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

Read 329 times in the last 7 days

20th March 2026, 1 month ago | 41

The government has published an information sheet on the Renters’ Rights Act, warning landlords that they could face a £7,000...

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Handling a property tax compliance investigation or “compliance check”. Our specialist tax and accountancy partner provides useful insight and guidance

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

Read 323 times in the last 7 days

27th October 2010, 15 years ago | 0

More and more investors and landlords who have not owned up about their property profits are under scrutiny from the...

Why Property118 is NOT currently recommending s162 incorporation to landlords with mortgages

Author: Mark Alexander

Read 314 times in the last 7 days

23rd March 2026, 1 month ago | 0

In February 2026, Property118 took HMRC to the First Tier Tribunal (Tax). The hearing went on for 10 days. We...

Open safe glowing with gold bars to illustrate Whole of Life insurance protecting a landlord’s legacy

Why Whole of Life in trust might be the most misunderstood legacy savings plan available

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

Read 313 times in the last 7 days

31st March 2026, 3 weeks ago | 0

Most landlords do not think of insurance as a savings strategy; they see it as a cost. A necessary one...

House for sale in Scotland with Scottish flag, illustrating housing policy debate

SNP plan to give tenants first refusal on homes sparks backlash

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

Read 313 times in the last 7 days

13th April 2026, 1 week ago | 16

Ahead of the Scottish elections, the SNP has pledged tenants will get first refusal if a landlord puts their home...

Illustration of landlords carrying houses toward an exit, symbolising rental homes leaving the private rented sector

220,000 homes set to leave the PRS this year

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

Read 307 times in the last 7 days

17th April 2026, 6 days ago | 2

An estimated 220,000 households are set to leave the private rented sector (PRS) in England by the end of 2026,...

Rent increase challenge form with £47 fee, model house, and UK currency illustrating tribunal costs for tenants

Government announce fee for tenants appealing rent increases

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

Read 301 times in the last 7 days

26th March 2026, 4 weeks ago | 39

The government has claimed it “wants to ensure justice is protected for all” after announcing a £47 fee for tenants...

Renters’ Rights Act Masterclass – Are you ready for 1 May?

Author: Tessa Shepperson

Read 290 times in the last 7 days

13th April 2026, 1 week ago | 2

With the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force on 1 May 2026, landlords are facing the biggest legal changes in...

Infographic showing UK buy-to-let mortgage rates rising while rents are driven more by costs, with nearly half of landlords owning property outright.

BTL mortgage rate rises not the main driver of rising rents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

Read 276 times in the last 7 days

14th April 2026, 1 week ago | 4

With rising buy to let mortgage costs back in focus after more than 1,300 products being pulled since the end...

Falling interest rates highlight new buy-to-let mortgage deals for landlords

Buy to let mortgage rates shift across lenders

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

Read 261 times in the last 7 days

20th April 2026, 2 days ago | 0

Landlords looking for buy to let mortgage deals are being offered lower rates, fresh fee structures and faster turnaround options...

Checklist being ticked in red next to Renters’ Rights Act text, symbolising new compliance requirements for letting agents

Rightmove updates tools for letting agents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

Read 257 times in the last 7 days

15th April 2026, 1 week ago | 0

Rightmove is updating its tools for letting agents to help landlords ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force...

Eviction notice being fixed to a front door near Canterbury City Council offices

Council at fault in landlord eviction case – Ombudsman

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

Read 243 times in the last 7 days

13th April 2026, 1 week ago | 5

A council failed to contact a landlord or assess whether tenants should remain in a rented property during eviction proceedings,...

Gold vault with bars and key beside rental homes symbolising property equity and inheritance tax planning

BR Investments: The trade most landlords never consider

Author: Mark Alexander, Landlords Log

Read 225 times in the last 7 days

10th April 2026, 2 weeks ago | 0

Many landlords only start thinking about this when they are already in their 60’s and above, and by then, some...

Are councils acting illegally when telling tenants to stay put?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

Read 218 times in the last 7 days

3rd March 2023, 3 years ago | 102

Are councils following the law when telling tenants to stay put when they are facing eviction to protect them? Or...

Unfinished staircase repair with tools and inspection photos highlighting missed contractor work

Letting agent supplying contractors?

Author: Readers Question

Read 215 times in the last 7 days

13th April 2026, 1 week ago | 4

As a single property landlord who lives a fair distance from my property. I am heavily reliant on the letting...

Landlord reviewing documents about the Renters’ Rights Act at his desk

Government claims strong Renters’ Rights Act awareness

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

Read 194 times in the last 7 days

13th April 2026, 1 week ago | 1

The government claims awareness and communication around the Renters’ Rights Act have been successful among landlords. In response to a...

Knowledge emerging from a property portfolio, symbolised by books bursting from a house roof

10) Why the most valuable asset in a property portfolio is sometimes not the property

Author: Landlord Consultant

Read 184 times in the last 7 days

18th March 2026, 1 month ago | 0

How easily could someone else understand how the portfolio works? If the owner eventually steps back, who carries the knowledge...

Landlords watching an online renters rights webinar on a screen during a meeting

Generation Rent Zoom presentations?

Author: Readers Question

Read 182 times in the last 7 days

20th April 2026, 3 days ago | 2

In preparation for the Renters’ Rights Act, Generation Rent has planned a number of online presentations to discuss the benefits...

Tenancy agreement document with a large question mark highlighting uncertainty around rental insurance terms

Insurance wording for tenancy agreements?

Author: Readers Question

Read 181 times in the last 7 days

22nd April 2026, 15 hours ago | 2

Hello, My insurance is up for renewal next month and the policy wording talks about shorthold tenancy agreements not periodic...

One-third figure made of British pound notes symbolising rising rents in England

Rent rises affect one in three tenants since rental reforms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

Read 180 times in the last 7 days

22nd April 2026, 15 hours ago | 1

Nearly a third of tenants in England have experienced rent rises since the Renters’ Rights Act received Royal Assent six...

Silhouette of a politician at a podium with Animal Farm book and justice scales, symbolising Keir Starmer’s bespoke pension law.

Keir Starmer’s Personal Pension Act – Fair or Favouritism?

Author: Mark Alexander

Read 168 times in the last 7 days

30th September 2025, 7 months ago | 6

One of the quickest ways to undermine trust in politics is the feeling that those at the top are playing...