The scale of unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across London, revealed in a BBC investigation, could get worse when the Renters’ Rights Bill becomes law. That’s the view of Sean Hooker, the head of redress at Property Redress, who was responding to the TV programme. Viewers saw tenants facing hazardous and overcrowded living spaces […]

A leading property expert has raised concerns about Chancellor Rachel Reeve’s new lending policies, warning that they could destabilise the UK’s housing market if they aren’t carefully managed. David Alexander, the chief executive of DJ Alexander Ltd, Scotland’s largest lettings and estate agency, welcomed the support for first-time buyers and other borrowers under the ‘Leeds’ […]

Build to Rent (BTR) is emerging as a powerhouse for creating homes in the UK, United States, Australia and New Zealand, findings from Inventory Base reveal. It says that while the UK continues to lead the BTR charge, with 1,824 new homes completed in the first quarter of 2025, boosting the total to 127,156 — […]

Over the last 6 months, the top UK landlords have been quietly exiting the sector. Whilst it was thought that this rate might have slowed down as we start to work our way through the red tape and tax bills, the truth is the number of enquiries here at Landlord Sales Agency continue to flood […]

Hi Everyone, After agreeing with my tenant to evict him using section 8 rent arrears (so he becomes ‘homeless’ and gets help from the council) I have been left with most of his belongings to remove, damage to the house and clean up costs, which far exceed his deposit value. I have issued a notice […]

A fifth of landlords now hold at least one buy to let mortgage within a limited company structure, with the figure climbing to 30% among those managing larger portfolios. That’s according to new findings from Foundation Home Loans with its Landlord Trends research highlighting a big shift towards incorporation, particularly among seasoned investors. Over the […]

A study into the potential impact of the Renters’ Rights Bill suggests England’s letting agents can adapt and even thrive under the new rules. The analysis from property software firm, SME Professional, which looked at what happened to Scotland’s PRS after the Private Housing (Tenancies) Act became law in 2016. It also abolished no-fault evictions, […]

UK property investment drops to a record two-year low as economic uncertainty fuels market uncertainty, according to a new report. Commercial property consultants Lambert Smith Hampton reveal that purpose-built student accommodation helped a rather otherwise slow housing market. The Build to Rent (BTR) sector saw a drop, but single-family rentals (SFR) properties, rented out to […]

The number of rental deposits protected in government-authorised schemes across England and Wales climbed by only 82,000 over the past year, The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) reveals. It says this is the second time in eight years that growth has dipped below 100,000. The figure stands in sharp contrast to 2017, when deposits surged […]

The UK’s property prices grew by 0.6% compared to June, with the average home now costing £272,664 – up from £271,619 in June, Nationwide reveals. The lender adds that annual growth also ticked up, reaching 2.4% compared to 2.1% in June, signalling a steady but cautious market recovery. Affordability has seen a notable improvement, with […]

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has come under fire from housing developers for setting impossible housing targets, as the number of new homes in the capital plummets. According to The Telegraph, Mr Khan’s targets require private housebuilders to make 35% of homes within each development affordable. However, housebuilders say the targets are “too high and difficult […]

The UK’s purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) market experienced a robust second quarter with £830 million of investment, Knight Frank reports. This surge contributes to a first-half total of £1.6 billion, surpassing the long-term average of £1.1 billion and signalling a strong start to the year. Despite challenges such as regulatory delays, post-pandemic recovery and high […]

When “David” (not his real name) first came to us, he had what many landlords would see as the perfect position. After three decades of hard work, he had built a portfolio of 14 rental properties in his personal name, worth over £3 million, with modest loans and a reliable income that comfortably supported his […]

Private landlords will find little to laugh about in a so-called comedy entitled ‘How to Kill Your Landlord’ which will be performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this month. The sick theatre play, which claims to be a mix of “Crime and Punishment meets Home Alone” will supposedly show the difficulties of renting. Obviously, from […]

A BBC probe airing tonight (Friday) reveals a surge in unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across London, exposing tenants to hazardous and cramped living conditions. Reporter Tarah Welsh delves into the capital’s shadowy rental sector, meeting residents trapped in properties lacking basic amenities, legal agreements or personal space. The BBC says that its evidence […]

Five local authorities in England have been reprimanded by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) for lapses in meeting consumer standards. East Suffolk Council, Ipswich Borough Council, Leicester City Council, North Kesteven District Council and Redditch Borough Council each received a C3 grading, indicating critical shortcomings that demand immediate action to improve tenant living conditions. […]

An industry body has launched new support for landlords carrying out electrical safety checks. The Electrical Safety Roundtable (ESR) has published a guidance checklist to help private landlords find a qualified and competent electrician to carry out an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR). The support comes as the first wave of EICRs is due to […]

Hi, I’m Kevin Whelan, Founder of WealthBuilders, and I’d like to personally invite you to a live workshop I’m co-hosting Guillaume Black, Co-Founder of Property Filter. Find it / Fund it: The Complete Implementation Workshop Tuesday, 5th August 2025 10AM – 1PM (Live on Zoom) This session is specifically for property investors who are tired […]

Right now, there’s a quiet shift happening in the UK property market. It’s the kind of shift that most people won’t even notice until it’s already passed them by. But if you’re paying attention, if you know where to look and how to act, then this could be one of the best times in years […]

A charity claims the Renters’ Rights Bill will not be enough to fix the affordability crisis. In response to figures from Rightmove, which reveal rents are £417 a month higher than five years ago, StepChange Debt Charity says private renters are facing a sharp squeeze on household finances. The charity claims housing costs are a […]

A landlord in Andover warns government legislation will make tenants homeless as landlords leave the private rented sector. Speaking to the Andover Advertiser, landlord Maureen Treadwell calls on the government to focus on punishing bad landlords rather than good ones. Ms Treadwell’s comments echo Property118’s interview with Paul Cunningham, chief executive of the Eastern Landlords […]