A critical lack of bungalows in the UK’s private rented sector is creating barriers for older and disabled tenants seeking suitable accommodation, Propertymark says. Research from the National Housing Federation reveals that approximately 867,000 households led by individuals aged 55 or older live in privately rented properties. Since 2010/11, this figure has surged by 70%, […]

A wave of landlords exiting the market is reshaping the UK housing landscape, according to Knight Frank’s latest forecast. It points to regulatory pressures and rising costs for driving landlords to sell, with both house prices and rents set to climb over the next five years, fuelled by tighter supply and improving mortgage rates. The […]

The government should use a tenants’ army to check whether landlords are registered on the landlord database – and reward them with ‘rent refunds’ for reporting errant landlords. That’s the call from Generation Rent, which says under the Renters’ Rights Bill, renters should be the ones checking the data. That’s because ‘criminal landlords will dodge’ […]

Tenants are spending almost £700 on average making stylistic, temporary changes transform their living spaces, a study reveals. The findings from Smart Energy GB reveals that 15% of renters refresh their properties in June and 37% of them spend an average of £700 on enhancements. Renters are embracing inventive solutions to express their individuality such […]

A council has unveiled a consultation to introduce a selective licensing scheme to improve housing conditions in the PRS and it wants landlords to offer their views. The scheme will cover 16 of the council’s 20 wards and landlords will need to maintain their properties and deal with issues like anti-social behaviour. Thurrock Council says […]

Despite pledging to finish by Wednesday, Lord members could not finish the Renters’ Rights Bill Committee stage and will hold the final debate today. If the bill passes today, it will move on to the report stage, where Lord members can make further amendments. During the debate, Lord members discussed the landlord database. Unfair on […]

Foundation Home Loans and The Mortgage Works have announced rate reductions on their buy to let (BTL) mortgage products, providing fresh opportunities for landlords navigating the mortgage market. Foundation has revamped its BTL offerings, focusing on properties that don’t usually meet conventional lending criteria. The lender has lowered rates by up to 0.55% on products […]

Discover how landlords across the North West are securing long-term income while supporting vital care services. Imagine earning full-market rent on your property — with zero voids, no maintenance stress, and a secure five-year+ lease backed by a registered care provider. The supported living sector is now one of the most stable and socially meaningful […]

Labour continues to squeeze landlords financially, amid signs the government could go further to increase its overall tax take from the housing sector. According to Acadata House Price Index, the housing market remains steady despite stamp duty changes back in April. According to the house price index, the average sale price of a home in […]

Landlords across England and Wales are reaping the highest rental yields in over a decade, with new data from Paragon Bank showing an average yield of 7.11% in April 2025. This marks the strongest return since February 2011, when yields edged slightly higher at 7.12%. The figures, drawn from Paragon’s lending records, reflect a steady […]

Industry bodies welcome “common-sense decision” from Welsh government to drop tenant compensation proposals. Under proposals by the Senedd Local Government and Housing Committee, tenants facing a no-fault eviction would have received the last two months’ rent free as compensation. However, the Welsh government has rejected the proposals, saying it “could cause tenants to delay securing […]

The shift to remote working has transformed how homes are used, but rental laws lag, causing disputes and financial strain for tenants and landlords alike, a report reveals. According to Inventory Base, furnishings in rental properties, such as carpets and sofas, are deteriorating 30% faster than before the pandemic due to increased home use. With […]

A council with more than 800 fire safety checks outstanding and which failed to track damp and mould cases has been criticised by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH). It has handed Swindon Borough Council a C3 grading – which means there are ‘serious failings’ in the landlord’s service delivery – after an inspection revealed […]

Landlords and property professionals are being urged to take part in a survey aimed at gathering critical insights into how the High Court can better deliver property possession enforcement. Propertymark, in collaboration with the High Court Enforcement Officers Association (HCEOA) and other industry partners, says the process needs to be reformed. The questionnaire, crafted by […]

I have had 3 HMOs in Brighton since 2007 and have exclusively rented to the student market. I use an agent as I live out of the area. For most of this period, I have been confident of fully letting the properties each year with little difficulty The market has certainly become more difficult due […]

Reform has launched a campaign to protect British tenants from being evicted by landlords cashing in on lucrative government contracts to house illegal migrants. The party, which secured 31% of the vote and 42% of seats in the May 1 local elections, accuses Labour and past Tory governments of enabling a ‘betrayal on a biblical […]

Members of the House of Lords warn that new enforcement financial penalties in the Renters’ Rights Bill will hurt small landlords and need to be fair. Lord peers debated until 1am in the morning in the final week of the Renters’ Rights Bill, committee stage with the final debate taking place today (Wednesday 14 May) […]

New rules coming into force today will affect all letting agents across England. The government is making it mandatory for letting agents to carry out sanctions checks on all prospective landlords at the point of instruction, and on all tenants before a tenancy agreement is finalised. Failure to comply with the rules, even by mistake, […]

Landlords in southern England are markedly more hopeful about their buy to let (BTL) ventures compared to their counterparts in the Midlands and north, a study reveals. The survey by Landbay, which gathered insights from landlords managing around 2,000 properties, highlights a regional divide in sentiment. In the south, 23% of landlords express a positive […]

Bridging loans are emerging as a more robust option for property investors compared to buy to let mortgages in today’s higher interest rate landscape, one specialist lender says. According to Octane Capital, which examined bridging trends and Bank of England figures, there was a significant narrowing of the cost gap between the two financing methods […]

Glenrothes in Fife, Scotland, has emerged as the top destination for families seeking budget-friendly homes, according to Zoopla. It says an average three-bedroom house priced at £136,900, requiring monthly mortgage payments of £540, offers a serene lifestyle an hour from Edinburgh. The platform’s study highlights that eight of the 10 most cost-effective towns for families […]