Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) have become devalued by landlords and are not an effective tool for decarbonising homes, claims new report. The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee (ESNZC) report reveals EPCs are deterring people from making the switch to low-carbon heating. The report also reveals the UK is far off track for meeting its […]

The average asking price for homes entering the market has fallen by 0.3% (£1,277) this month, reaching £378,240, according to Rightmove. This unexpected June decline, contrasting with a typical 0.4% rise for the month over the past decade, reflects sellers adapting to a highly competitive environment and recent stamp duty increases in England. The drop […]

Bradford has claimed the title of England’s top location for House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) yields, with six-bedroom properties delivering an impressive 15.2% return, research reveals. According to COHO, an HMO management platform, its analysis highlights that larger HMOs consistently outperform their smaller counterparts, despite requiring greater initial investment. COHO’s research shows that three-bedroom HMOs […]

The private rented sector is experiencing a slowdown, with tenant registrations plummeting 17% in May compared to 2024, research reveals. According to the Hamptons monthly lettings index, this marks the twelfth consecutive month of declining demand, with registrations now 28% below 2019 levels. The main reason for the drop is that more tenants are becoming […]

You may have heard the news last week of a fund purchaser that’s looking to make quick acquisitions and if you didn’t, you’ll want to read this because with the amount of enquiries flooding in, it won’t be open for long. The fund, set up by our partners at Landlord Sales Agency, is actively seeking […]

It was comforting to read the words of Nigel Terrington, the chief executive of Paragon Bank, who recently highlighted a stark reality: we need more landlords! He was talking about the UK’s population being projected to surge by 4 million by 2032 – has anyone voted for this? – and most newcomers, particularly immigrants, will […]

The Renters’ Rights Bill will enter the report stage in the House of Lords on the 1 of July. Members of the House of Lords will scrutinise the bill more closely over three days in July on the 1st, 7th and 15th. News of the bill entering report stage before the summer recess has raised […]

The housing market showed no price movement in April, with average home prices in England and Wales holding steady at £359,200, according to the e.surv Acadata house price index. Despite this stagnation, a stark regional divide has emerged, with northern areas displaying resilience while southern regions, particularly London, face challenges. The capital saw a monthly […]

One of the biggest myths in property investing is that you need a lot of money to get started. Let me tell you right now: that simply isn’t true. If other people are successfully building portfolios without using their own funds, then there’s no reason why you can’t do the same. The key is understanding […]

Generation Rent claims the majority of landlords CAN afford energy-efficiency upgrades because they are mortgage-free.  Despite the tenant group’s claim, as previously reported on Property118, energy-efficiency upgrades are hugely expensive and cost thousands of pounds, which are often then passed down onto tenants. The tenant group welcomes the government’s commitment to improving energy-efficiency standards in […]

Several buy to let lenders have unveiled new mortgage products and have reduced rates to meet landlords’ needs. Fleet Mortgages has unveiled new two-year fixed-rate options and trimmed rates on its existing two-year deals. For standard and limited company borrowers, a £1,999 fixed-fee product at 5.19% and a zero-fee alternative at 5.69% are now available, […]

Buy to let investors in England can enjoy 12% price discounts when purchasing unmodernised properties, a study reveals. Lettings and estate agents Benham and Reeves say these homes, which are in need of renovation, are priced on average 7.4% below the national market average. And that, it says, offers a prime opportunity for landlords seeking […]

Leaseholders have the right to require the Freeholder to provide reasonable facilities to inspect the accounts, receipts and other documents that justify the landlord’s service charges. My question is: how can the leaseholder synchronise these accounts, receipts, invoices, etc, with a particular service charge item? Does the landlord have to charge them to the leaseholder […]

The government announces the biggest boost to investment in social housing in 50 years but critics warn more needs to be done to support the private rented sector. The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, announced in the spending review a £39bn funding boost for social housing. However, critics argue the Spending Review fails tenants and lacks incentives […]

The UK’s housing sector, while still facing challenges, is displaying early indications of stabilisation, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Its May 2025 Residential Market Survey shows the lettings market is witnessing robust growth in tenant interest. Alongside tenant demand surging to a net balance of +22%, the strongest figure since September […]

The Scottish Conservatives accuse the SNP of making token changes instead of real solutions as they appoint Màiri McAllan as the new Scottish Housing Minister. Her predecessor, Paul McLennan, who denied that rent controls fuelled Scotland’s housing crisis, has quit the government with immediate effect. Ms McAllan, who previously served as Minister for Environment, Biodiversity […]

Several leading buy to let lenders have announced updates to their mortgage offerings, aiming to enhance affordability and accessibility for landlords, including international investors. Landbay has trimmed rates by up to 0.15% across its non-portfolio range, tailored for landlords with three or fewer mortgaged properties. The lender has introduced a new five-year fixed rate product […]

Alarming new findings from Inventory Base reveal a potential ‘risk of death’ in one in 10 PRS homes in England. It found that 10.7% of homes contain severe safety risks classified as Category 1 hazards for tenants. These dangers, which include fire risks, structural failures, extreme cold and electrical faults, pose ‘immediate threats’ to tenants’ […]

A charity is urging the public to write to Scottish MSPs demanding more stronger protections for tenants with pets. Dogs Trust has welcomed the news of the Scottish Housing Bill passing stage two of scrutiny by a cross-party committee of MSPs. However, the charity is urging MSPs to go further and support amendments to the […]

A 74% surge in UK house prices over the past two decades, from £113,900 to £268,200, has made returning to childhood hometowns a distant dream for many Brits, research reveals. According to Zoopla, despite 52% of people expressing a desire to relocate to their roots, affordability barriers, particularly in southern regions, are proving insurmountable. In […]

A new wave of eco-conscious tenants is transforming the UK’s PRS, with 92% of landlords noting a willingness among renters to pay a premium for environmentally friendly homes, research reveals. According to Handelsbanken’s Property Investor Report 2025, which surveyed 200 professional landlords and property investors, there’s a surge in demand for sustainable upgrades. These include […]