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Capital Letters will cease operating by the end of 2025

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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10th April 2025, 1 year ago | 3

London’s not-for-profit organisation for helping find homes to rent for homeless people, Capital Letters, has announced it will shut down...

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Can I sell a car left behind by evicted tenant?

Author: Readers Question

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22nd April 2025, 1 year ago | 10

Hi, I’ve recently evicted a tenant using the S21 route (the real reason is due to rent arrears). On the...

Labour squeezes landlords as housing market hits North-South divide

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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15th May 2025, 11 months ago | 1

Labour continues to squeeze landlords financially, amid signs the government could go further to increase its overall tax take from...

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Landlord thwarts £17,000 tenant rent repayment claim

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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20th May 2025, 11 months ago | 4

A £17,000 rent repayment claim against a private landlord has been overturned, thanks to the intervention of Landlord Licensing &...

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Brent Council slammed for major housing safety and quality shortcomings

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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30th May 2025, 11 months ago | 7

The Regulator of Social Housing has issued a damning judgement against the London Borough of Brent, highlighting huge deficiencies in...

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Belfast crowned as the UK’s premier investment hotspot

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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9th June 2025, 11 months ago | 0

Belfast has emerged as the leading location for property investors in the UK, according to a new analysis. It’s been...

Best city in England for HMO yield revealed

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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16th June 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Bradford has claimed the title of England’s top location for House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) yields, with six-bedroom properties delivering...

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What Happens to Buy-to-Let Mortgages on Death?

Author: Mark Alexander

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24th July 2025, 9 months ago | 0

Part 1: The Legal and Financial Consequences That Most Landlords Overlook When a landlord passes away, it is not just...

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How Much Equity Do You Really Need? Buy-To-Let Loan-to-Value Ratios Explained

Author: Mark Alexander

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15th September 2025, 7 months ago | 0

One of the first questions landlords face when financing or refinancing a buy-to-let property is how much equity they will...

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Underinsurance and the Average Clause – Avoiding Reduced Payouts

Author: Mark Alexander

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6th January 2026, 4 months ago | 0

Underinsurance is one of the most expensive mistakes a landlord can make. If your sum insured is too low, insurers...

Exit Strategies: What Happens When a Buy-To-Let Mortgage Term Ends

Author: Mark Alexander

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22nd December 2025, 4 months ago | 1

Every mortgage has an end date. For landlords, what happens when a buy-to-let deal expires is one of the most...

How Mortgage Valuations Work for Buy-To-Let Properties

Author: Mark Alexander

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26th January 2026, 3 months ago | 0

When applying for a buy-to-let mortgage, one of the most important steps is the valuation. Lenders need to know both...

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Atom bank study questions accuracy of EPC ratings

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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11th September 2025, 7 months ago | 7

The official methods for assessing household EPC emissions may be overstating the environmental impact of British homes by as much...

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Autumn Budget uncertainty keeps house prices under pressure

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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13th October 2025, 6 months ago | 0

The upcoming Autumn Budget is expected to leave house prices constrained as uncertainty looms. According to the latest Acadata House...

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Students priced out of purpose-built student accommodation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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21st October 2025, 6 months ago | 2

Students are feeling the strain of rising rents as they struggle to afford purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA). A new report...

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Latest Renters Rights Bill Buy to Let Mortgage Update – What Every Landlord Should Know

Author: Mark Alexander

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20th October 2025, 6 months ago | 2

UK lenders are watching the Renters Reform Bill closely. Discover how upcoming tenancy changes could influence buy-to-let mortgage criteria, refinancing,...

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Renters’ Rights Bill 2026: Landlord Survival Guide – 5 Steps to Prepare Before Section 21 Goes

Author: Simon Zutshi

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21st October 2025, 6 months ago | 0

The Renters’ Rights Bill has not yet become law, but it is progressing through Parliament and is expected to take...

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Unreasonable price to purchase freehold for terrace property?

Author: Readers Question

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31st October 2025, 6 months ago | 4

I own a three-bedroom terraced property with over 900 years remaining on the lease and a nominal ground rent of...

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Plans unveiled for licensing scheme for short-term lets in Wales

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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14th November 2025, 5 months ago | 0

The Welsh government have announced plans for a licensing scheme for short-term lets. Under the Development of Tourism and Regulation...

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Rent controls haven’t worked in Scotland – Hamptons

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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17th November 2025, 5 months ago | 4

Scottish landlords are increasing rents at a faster pace than anywhere else in Great Britain because of rent controls reshaping...

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Government clarifies deposit rules under the Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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21st November 2025, 5 months ago | 0

Under the Renters’ Rights Act, many landlords have expressed concerns about how deposits will affect their ability to regain possession...

Section 162 incorporation relief in crisis

Author: Mark Alexander

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9th December 2025, 4 months ago | 6

Securing clarity and stability in the application Section 162 incorporation relief for property investment businesses: Why the industry needs updated...