A consultation to bring in sweeping reforms to overhaul what the government calls the ‘feudal leasehold system’ has been unveiled. The move will address the challenges faced by nearly five million leaseholders in England and Wales. The changes, to be enacted through the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024, aim to provide greater transparency and […]

The practice of buying and reselling homes within a year, known as property flipping, has declined sharply across England and Wales, reaching its lowest level since 2013. Research from Hamptons reveals that in the first three months of 2025, only 2.3% of homes sold were flipped, a significant drop from 3.6% in the same period […]

Foundation Home Loans and Paragon Bank have announced updates to their buy to let mortgage offerings, targeting landlords with diverse property portfolios. These enhancements aim to provide greater flexibility, competitive pricing and tailored solutions for complex property types. Foundation has revamped its complex BTL range, introducing new fixed-rate products, reducing rates and streamlining fee structures. […]

When Chancellor Rachel Reeves was filmed crying during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday as Keir Starmer declined to guarantee she would remain in place until the election, the property world took notice. Whilst she raced afterwards to brush it off as “unrelated personal matters,” it indicated a visible crack in a government under immense financial […]

Sometimes a story lands that shows the true colours of critics and this week Generation Rent (yes, them again) say that landlords shouldn’t put rents up when upgrading a property’s EPC rating. They were targeting those very few landlords who manage to access public grants but I’m laying good money right now that tenant groups […]

Landlords are being demonised by the government and the media which means they will increasingly turn to asylum seeker accommodation as a consequence. In an exclusive video interview with Property118, the chairman of the Eastern Landlords Association, Paul Cunningham, warns selective licensing schemes will lead landlords to rent their properties to companies like Serco for […]

Property investors in the UK are increasingly relying on refurbishment finance to fund renovation projects swiftly and counteract escalating expenses, one lender reveals. Octane Capital’s analysis reveals that the cost of fully renovating a typical three-bedroom home has surged by £2,616 over the past year. That’s up from £76,690 in 2024 to £79,306 in 2025. […]

To help incentivise compliance with its new licensing schemes, one London council has introduced the ‘Gold Standard’ charter. It’s a voluntary programme rewarding landlords who surpass minimum legal and tenancy requirements. Gold Standard members enjoy a 40% discount on Part B licensing fees, public recognition on the council’s website and access to landlord forums. However, […]

The housing ombudsman has released a new report spotlighting critical shortcomings in how social housing landlords address antisocial behaviour (ASB) complaints. There’s also an emphasis on hate incidents, noise and delayed repairs. The document, ‘Learning from Severe Maladministration’, identifies seven key areas where landlords are failing tenants, resulting in significant distress. It details harrowing cases, […]

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Landlords should start preparing now for a much tighter framework around possession under the Renters’ Rights Bill, one PRS expert says. LRG’s national lettings managing director, Allison Thompson, says the abolition of Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions marks a pivotal shift. In its place, a revamped Section 8 will impose extended notice periods, tougher evidence requirements […]

Tenants in such shared accommodation are paying 49.6% less per month than those renting a one-bedroom flat independently, research reveals. The findings from HMO management platform COHO, show that the average rent for a room in a shared house, excluding bills, stands at £690 monthly. A bills-included room costs £742, a modest £50 increase that […]

The buy to let mortgage sector is experiencing a wave of competitive rate reductions and simplified application processes, as lenders respond to growing demand from landlords. Several major financial institutions have announced significant updates to their offerings, aiming to attract both new and existing customers with attractive rates and enhanced services. The Mortgage Works (TMW) […]

The Labour government is on course to miss its flagship manifesto commitment to deliver 1.5 million new homes in England by an astonishing eight years, research reveals. The study by West One Loans looked at Labour’s 2024 General Election commitment when it campaigned on a bold pledge to build the homes within five years. That […]

Brits are being urged to rethink their wealth-building strategies after a study reveals that the UK’s property investment golden era is over. The findings from asset manager Rathbones Group shows that residential property has lost its edge, with stock markets delivering far superior returns since 2016. Its research, ‘Don’t Bet the House‘, looks at housing […]

There has been a surge in landlords adopting limited company structures for buy to let investments, research reveals. The findings from Coventry for Intermediaries show that 72% of these company landlords have entered the market within the past five years. And 30% of them are new to property investment. Coventry says this trend is set […]

An industry body is urging the Welsh government to pause any further legislation for the private rented sector. In response to a consultation on the Homelessness Bill, Propertymark warns the talk of rent controls is deterring investors from the sector. Although the Welsh government has not endorsed rent controls, it has not ruled them out […]

The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has lowered social housing provider Anchor’s governance rating to G3, highlighting lapses in its risk management and data reliability. The downgrade follows an investigation that revealed critical weaknesses in Anchor’s ability to maintain a robust and prudent risk and control framework, particularly in ensuring landlord health and safety compliance. […]

A Labour peer has criticised the government for accepting only three amendments while rejecting around 300 others to the Renters’ Rights Bill. During the report stage debate, Lord Hacking blasted the government “for not listening to the House.” Peers clashed over a number of amendments, including those aimed at retaining fixed-term tenancies and grounds for […]

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has welcomed a government consultation that would extend the Decent Homes Standard to the private rented sector. That’s despite, according to the English Housing Survey, most homes in the PRS surpassing the expected DHS criteria. The government’s plan is to set a quality benchmark which only applies to social […]

Propertymark is calling on the government and Peers to revise the Renters’ Rights Bill to ensure it meets the needs of both tenants and landlords. The organisation is highlighting several critical areas requiring adjustment to make the Bill effective and practical. A major concern is the strain on the court system, where delays from claim […]