There’s been a big drop in landlord purchasing activity which has reshaped the UK’s buy to let landscape, with 85,000 fewer properties acquired over the past year. That’s according to Dwelly, a letting agents software firm, which has analysed data from The Mortgage Works and HMRC figures. It shows that only 170,520 landlords purchased properties […]

House prices fell in July but interest rate cut offered some relief for first-time buyers, claims e.surv. The House Price Index for July by e.surv revealed the housing market remained subdued during the summer, but there were signs of a gentle recovery. E.surv claimed lower interest rates through the second half of the year would […]

The Tenant Left Without Warning… and Took Only Their Clothes Most landlords have dealt with late rent or minor damage. But sometimes, the surprise left behind is more… alive. In Salford, a landlord inspecting a recently vacated property found something no one expects: 22 pet tarantulas, abandoned in tanks and containers. Local authorities and animal […]

There is nothing wrong with selling. The key is to sell with your eyes open. Before you decide to market your properties and definitely before you accept an offer, check the true net proceeds after mortgage redemption costs and Capital Gains Tax, then compare that figure to a refinancing or partial sell-down plan that might […]

Every landlord has heard stories about heavy-handed enforcement. It is much rarer to see clear, documented wins where a council decision is overturned or criticised. The two cases below show it does happen. Both are recent, both are credible, and both contain practical lessons for the rest of us. Case One: Ombudsman raps council over […]

A letting agency is urging landlords to prepare for the Decent Homes Standard by carrying out regular inspections and reviewing EPC ratings. Leaders Roman Group (LRG) warns landlords that there will be greater enforcement when the rules come into effect, with civil penalties of £7,000 and possible prosecution. LRG also says tenants will gain stronger […]

Agreed sales hit their highest July level in five years, as lower prices drove an 8% jump in activity, according to Rightmove. Its House Price Index reveals the number of homes for sale is now 10% up on this time last year, muting the annual price increase to just 0.3%. The property portal says the […]

The Housing Ombudsman has slammed housing associations and councils for having “no justification for the conditions some residents have endured” when failing to repair faulty windows. A new report revealed widespread failures to carry out risk assessments, with one case involving a London council that left multiple windows unrepaired for three years, including one in […]

The Scottish government must recognise the vital role the private rented sector (PRS) plays in the housing market, says leading estate agent. DJ Alexander Scotland says the Scottish PRS has played a crucial role in providing homes in Scotland. The estate agent is now urging the government to work with the PRS to tackle Scotland’s […]

Fed-up landlord Wilson Chowdhry has launched a petition on the UK Parliament website, urging the government to introduce stricter regulations for letting agents. His petition calls for an independent regulator with enforcement powers, mandatory licensing, recognised qualifications and transparent fee structures to protect landlords and tenants. The move follows Mr Chowdhry’s year-long battle against an […]

The Rise of Landlord Incorporation and Why It Became So Popular Landlord incorporation is not a new concept, but the past decade has seen it move from a niche planning strategy to a mainstream conversation. Thousands of portfolio landlords who had operated successfully as individuals or partnerships suddenly began asking the same question: Should I […]

When landlords first enquire about a P118 Consultation, one of the most common questions they ask is: “How much will the total cost of your recommendations be?” It is a fair question. However, it is not one we can answer in advance. Every P118 Consultation begins with a much more important question. What would it […]

Despite pledging to ban no-fault evictions on day one of a Labour government, new figures reveal 11,400 households were removed by bailiffs due to Section 21. According to figures from the Ministry of Justice, 30,000 Section 21 no-fault eviction notices were issued by private landlords in England during July 2024 and June 2025, meaning around […]

Landlords remain apprehensive over the impact of the Renters’ Rights Bill and don’t plan to invest in the private rented sector (PRS) in the short-term, according to a report. Findings by JLL, a property consultancy firm, reveal that half of landlords (50%) say the Renters’ Rights Bill will discourage them from investing. The firm also […]

A letting agency warns landlords avoid letting out leasehold flats due to EPC C targets and service charge challenges. A survey by Leaders Roman Group (LRG) reveals that 58% of flats let by landlords are leasehold, but over a third of landlords (34%) now say they actively avoid letting leasehold flats because of leasehold-related issues […]

A council has warned its council tenants about ‘cold-callers’ attempting to enter properties by pretending to be council officers. Mansfield District Council claims it has seen evidence of door-knocking cold-callers touting for business on behalf of law firms, targeting tenants on council estates. The callers falsely claim they are from the council and say they […]

A legal expert warns landlords who “go it alone” in defending a rent repayment order risk financial and reputational disaster. That’s the view of Des Taylor from Landlord Licensing & Defence, who says that without rock-solid evidence and specialist representation, defending a rent repayment order is a recipe for disaster. The firm warns that losing […]

New data released by mydeposits, shared with and in part produced by the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) every six months across all three government-backed schemes, offer a transparent picture of how tenancy deposits are managed and returned. The statistics show that tenants receive all or part of their deposit back in […]

Whole of Life Insurance for Landlords How to keep your portfolio bankable when life happens. Picture the scene. Your portfolio is humming along, rents are in, the portfolio is running smoothly, and your family is comfortable with the plan. Then life happens. A key owner dies, lenders want clarity, cash is tight while probate drags […]

Inheritance Tax is a permanent risk for landlords, and it tends to strike at the worst possible time. Executors face tight deadlines, lenders look for repayment plans, and families are asked to make big decisions without cash. The goal is not to “beat” IHT. The goal is to pay it on time without selling good […]

A former Tory cabinet minister has defended landlords renting out their properties at market price. David Gauke, former Justice Secretary, has argued in Conservative Home the anti-landlord political climate means rent controls are being discussed as a solution to the housing crisis. He claimed that rent prices are not the problem, but a symptom caused […]