A landlord organisation and the Scottish Conservatives warn new proposals aimed at tackling criminal landlords must address the root of the problem. Scottish Labour has tabled an amendment to the Scottish Housing Bill that could see landlords who illegally evict tenants face up to two years in prison. The Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) says […]

An industry body warns some local authorities do not have the resources to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB), leaving landlords and letting agents in limbo. Propertymark argues many landlords and letting agents are “stuck in a postcode lottery” when it comes to local authority Community Safety Partnerships, which should be supporting them in dealing with ASB […]

Five years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Great Britain’s property landscape has undergone a huge transformation, according to an analysis by Rightmove. It says that there has been a stark reversal of trends that saw cities and coastal regions become popular during lockdown – but now urban areas are popular again. The property […]

London’s not-for-profit organisation for helping find homes to rent for homeless people, Capital Letters, has announced it will shut down by the end of 2025. Among the issues are London’s landlords selling up and those who did rent at Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates having to increase rents beyond LHA rates to survive. The closure […]

Paragon Bank, YBS Commercial Mortgages and MT Finance have rolled out updates to their mortgage and finance offerings, providing greater borrowing capacity and reduced costs. Paragon has introduced a fresh range of buy to let mortgages at up to 80% loan-to-value (LTV), catering to those purchasing or refinancing single self-contained (SSC) properties with energy performance […]

There has been a big rise in tenant demand with a strong showing of RICS’ members saying so – but there are fewer landlords offering homes. Its UK Residential Property report for March highlights that this growth is the first since October 2024. This imbalance is leading members to predict higher rents over the next […]

Pressure on landlords continues to force them out of the private rented sector as tenant demand continues to jump, says industry body. Propertymark’s Housing Insight report reveals demand continues to outstrip supply with the average number of applicants per member branch sitting at 10 people for each available. Propertymark members also report many landlords are […]

Room rents drop in London and Birmingham as renters move to commuter hotspots, according to new data. Flat-sharing website SpareRoom reveals that Solihull and Smethwick have seen a surge in demand for rooms, as Birmingham rents fall for the fourth consecutive quarter to £555 per month. SpareRoom also reveals a 1% drop in London rents, […]

Molo Finance has lowered its buy to let (BTL) mortgage rates, offering fresh opportunities for landlords. It has announced immediate cuts to its BTL rates, with two-year fixed rates now starting at 3.03% — a reduction of 10 basis points — and five-year fixed rates dropping to 4.59%, a drop of 14 basis points. These […]

As the appetite for seaside homes in the UK continues to rise, investors are increasingly balancing lucrative returns against rising climate threats, one firm says. Insurance firm Pikl says that with increasing property prices and affordability concerns, pinpointing areas that offer both profitability and durability has become essential. To help investors, it has delved into […]

The housing market could be heading for a summer boost, as house prices record a third consecutive month of growth, according to new data. According to the latest e.surv House Price Index, the average sale price of homes in England and Wales rose by a modest 0.1% in March, reaching just over £359,000. The market […]

Research has revealed a range of expensive mistakes that landlords make with 19% of them saying that costly renovations that failed to boost property value or rental income is the biggest regret. The findings from Together also show that 16% of landlords admit to either disposing of assets prematurely or keeping properties too long to […]

Landlords offering properties with bills included can command a hefty premium for doing so – but tenant demand is surprisingly scarce for these rental homes, research reveals. The study from estate and letting agents Benham and Reeves examined active rental listings and found that monthly rent for a property in England covering all bills stands […]

A London council has announced plans to purchase 193 former council homes as it tries to combat a growing homelessness problem in the borough. Islington Council says the move brings it closer to its target of securing 907 residences by March 2026 – this is one of the most ambitious buy-back schemes in England. These […]

Former Tory MP blasts one-sided media for misrepresenting landlords and says the Conservatives’ Renters (Reform) Bill was a compromise to avoid even worse reforms under a future government. In a video interview with eviction expert and founder of Landlord Action, Paul Shamplina, Theresa Villiers, former Tory MP for Chipping Barnet, argues the court system must […]

Capital Letters, an organisation established by several London councils to tackle the growing homelessness issue and cut costs on temporary housing, stands on the verge of closure, according to Inside Housing. Launched in 2019, Capital Letters describes itself as a ‘not-for-profit landlord and service provider’. It was connecting private landlords with 21 member boroughs to […]

The Scottish Greens have unveiled proposals aimed at curbing the ability of landlords to raise rents on properties that fail to meet basic living standards. Maggie Chapman MSP has submitted amendments to the upcoming Housing (Scotland) Bill, which would prohibit rent rises unless homes achieve a minimum criteria. That criteria would be set by government […]

Nearly one in three landlords are considering quitting the private rented sector, driven by escalating maintenance costs and tougher regulations, research reveals. The findings from Aldermore also highlight that nearly a third of landlords have already begun selling off properties. The potential mass departure – 31% say they’re looking to quit altogether – will increase […]

The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) is offering its acclaimed dispute webinars for on-demand viewing to help landlords and tenants. The initiative allows viewers to access educational content whenever it suits their schedule. These free online sessions, featuring dispute adjudicators from The DPS, help to deliver a free learning platform about safeguarding deposits. The series […]

Landlords are focusing on purchasing properties requiring renovation – and spend £8,500 on improvements, research reveals. The study by Paragon Bank of more than 500 landlords found that 44% prefer to buy homes needing upgrades, while 25% opt for properties ready for immediate letting. Meanwhile, 32% show no preference between the two approaches. The findings, […]

A new amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill clarifies that landlords can still reclaim their properties by serving notice prior to the Bill’s enactment, even if they pursue a court order post-implementation. The amendment is being championed by Baroness Taylor, the housing minister in the Lords, and the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) says this […]