Rumours are swirling about Angela Rayner losing her job as Housing Secretary. In the Sky News podcast Politics at Sam and Anne’s, political commentator Sam Coates claims there is talk within the government of stripping Ms Rayner of her housing brief. The news comes after a leaked memo, seen by The Telegraph, revealed Ms Rayner […]

Westminster council claims a new selective licensing scheme will help “support responsible landlords”. The council has confirmed the selective licensing scheme will cover all private rented properties in 15 of the city’s 18 wards. Despite the council claiming this will create a “fairer and safer rental environment”, numerous articles on Property118 reveal selective licensing schemes […]

Despite global uncertainties and economic turbulence, the UK’s property investors with larger portfolios are displaying resilience, with more than half aiming to boost their holdings this year. That’s the message from Handelsbanken’s fourth annual Property Investor Report, based on insights from real estate investors and property management professionals. It highlights a sector adapting to change […]

Hi, I run a management company that needs to install fire-resistant doors. There are 12 flats, and each owner is a shareholder in the company that owns the freehold. There are 6 outside front doors and 6 doors opening onto a communal lobby/staircase. The internal lobby doors need to be upgraded to fire-resistant and their […]

In 1999, my tenant’s Mother signed a tenancy agreement which requires 2 months notice either side, and allows for RPI rent increases. The Mother has died, and her son, who lived with her, has carried on paying the rent. He is a trouble free tenant and pays the annual RPI rent increase. The property is […]

As the saying goes: one step forward, two steps back. Just as we thought we were getting out of the danger zone, this week’s shot to the jugular kicked off with the resurfacing of videos referencing Prime Minister Keir Starmer claiming that landlords “do not qualify as working people.” It was the scandal of last […]

All private landlords know the PRS is under siege, and Labour’s latest madcap tax proposals are pouring fuel on an already smouldering housing crisis. Chancellor Rachel Reeves, backed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is reportedly gearing up for a tax raid on landlords, targeting rental income and capital gains to plug a growing budget deficit. […]

HMRC has revealed that 24% of UK landlords plan to sell part of their rental property holdings within the next year, with this figure rising to 33% over the next five years. In its study, HMRC also found that 53% of landlords have no intention of selling their properties in the same period. The research […]

First-time buyers have significantly increased their presence, capturing a larger slice of mortgage applications in 2024, research reveals. According to Alexander Hall, a mortgage adviser, new entrants to the property market are capitalising on a more supportive economic landscape. Its data reveals that first-time buyer mortgage applications accounted for 28.7% of its total activity last […]

The housing market in Britain is grappling with a complex landscape as asking rents see an annualised decline of 1.8%, largely driven by a sharp downturn in London. According to Home.co.uk’s latest Asking Prices Index which reveals that the capital’s rental market is under strain. Only nine of its 33 boroughs are showing any growth […]

Is it me, or is there a sudden flood of companies touting for business under the ECO4 flag? I have been approached by a Midlands based company (listed as Trustmark approved) stating they can get more insulation fitted in a house currently occupied by a benefit family (EPC E). Loft and internal wall insulation, plus […]

Cardiff has emerged as the UK’s leading city for shared living, with 16.9% of its listed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) already secured by tenants, a study reveals. According to COHO, an HMO management platform, the Welsh capital outpaces other major cities, with London trailing at 13.1% and Brighton at 12.2%. The research, which examined […]

For-Profit Registered Providers (FPRPs) are now controlling 43,100 homes and that figure is projected to triple by 2030, Savills says. The property consultancy adds that this booming sector is attracting a diverse pool of investors keen to secure stable, long-term returns while addressing the nation’s housing shortage. The consultancy is highlighting the sector’s evolution, noting […]

As more student landlords exit the market, the Renters’ Rights Bill risks leaving students worse off, warns a leading industry figure. In an exclusive video interview with Property118, ARLA Propertymark regional executive for Cornwall, Sophie Lang, warns more student landlords are leaving the market than ever before. Sophie also explains that it’s unfair for purpose-built […]

A platform dedicated to property investment and finance has introduced LendlordAI, an innovative suite of artificial intelligence tools crafted to assist landlords and investors. The technology from Lendlord is accessible to all registered users and it streamlines tasks from identifying promising deals to overseeing property portfolios. The AI-driven features aim to save time and enhance […]

Scotland’s property taxes have surged to £699.1 million in the year ending April 2025, marking an 18.6% increase from the previous period. That’s according to DJ Alexander, the lettings and estate agency, who say the spike has been driven by the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT). That’s added £109.4 million to Scottish government coffers […]

London’s rental market is showing signs of stabilisation, with increased property supply and reduced competition among tenants, according to Foxtons. Its latest data for April 2025 highlight a 5% month-on-month surge in new listings, contributing to a 9% year-to-date increase compared to 2024. This growth in available properties to rent has alleviated concerns about landlord […]

Rents grew by 7.4% to reach £1,335 in the 12 months to April 2025, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) says. This marks a slight slowdown from the 7.7% growth recorded in the year to March 2025. In England, the North East experienced the steepest rental inflation at 9.4%, while Yorkshire and The Humber saw […]

A quarter (25%) of renters under 30 are considering moving back in with their parents to save money so they can buy a house – but this ambition to buy fades with age, a survey reveals. According to SpareRoom, there are mounting challenges facing renters in achieving homeownership. Its survey of 6,524 renters, found that […]

Warnings over the dangers of incorrectly throwing away disposable vapes could invalidate home insurance. But what does this mean for landlord insurance? Disposable vapes contain lithium batteries, which pose a serious fire risk. Previously, a property expert told Property118 about an incident where one landlord’s house was destroyed after a tenant had a serious issue […]

Generation Rent is calling for the new private rented sector database to include records of any previous eviction notices issued by landlords. The tenant group claims the database should include when a landlord has served a Section 8 eviction notice, which Generation Rent argues could be open to exploitation. Under the Renters’ Rights Bill, all […]