Average house prices in Scotland rose by £3,471 over the year to June, taking the average from £191,884 to £195,355. The figures from DJ Alexander Scotland show that the 1.8% annual increase was higher than in England and Wales, where average prices rose by £2,980, or 1.04%. Moray recorded the largest cash rise at £15,161, […]

Around 71% of property investors plan to invest in Build to Rent, despite a sharp fall in new developments starting construction, research reveals. Handelsbanken’s fifth annual Property Investor Report surveyed 200 real estate investors, property management professionals and landlords. Almost two thirds (63%), intend to increase their exposure to houses during the next 12 months. […]

You may have seen the BBC News about the Green Party Deputy Leader having bought 2 properties via his company as a BTL to support a vulnerable family member. Do I read it correctly? Apart from all the controversy of the Party’s actions and policies, I would be interested to know how this is possible. […]

Zoopla says buyer searches are now 7% higher than a year ago, their strongest annual increase for 12 months, with searches increasing across every region and country of the UK for the first time since August 2025. That makes September potentially one of the best opportunities landlords have had this year to sell. It’s called […]

Well, who could have predicted that small landlords are leaving the private rented sector? Thirty thousand small landlords in the UK apparently walked away from buy to let in the year to April 2025. And that’s BEFORE the Renters’ Rights Act had even taken effect in England, while landlords in Wales and Scotland have also […]

The Renters’ Rights Act has caused unintended consequences, with tenants struggling to find affordable places to live as landlords sell up. The Daily Mail reports a growing imbalance between supply and demand as rents keep rising. Propertymark urges the government to invest in the private rented sector to keep good landlords in the market. Market […]

The Conservatives’ new Shadow Housing Secretary has claimed the Renters’ Rights Act has driven rents up and led landlords to sell their properties. Writing in Conservative Home, Katie Lam has warned the government’s red tape has resulted in fewer homes being built. Ms Lam was appointed Shadow Housing Secretary in a recent Conservative reshuffle, replacing […]

Reform has promised landlords a decade without tax on rent from qualifying new-build homes as part of a plan to revive buy to let and increase housebuilding. The proposal would also remove stamp duty and capital gains tax from new homes built on brownfield sites, with the party preparing to consult on the policy. Deputy […]

The average landlord portfolio is claimed to be generating £88,454 a year in gross rent income, up £16,476 from £71,978, according to analysis by property management firm Rushbrook. That comes from an average of 7.3 properties with an estimated combined value of £1.7m, with both figures unchanged over the year. Estimated annual rent income per […]

The government has announced tougher enforcement regulations for bailiffs. Under government proposals, private bailiffs will be held to professional standards, while those facing enforcement action will have access to an independent complaints process. The news comes as the government is exploring measures to improve bailiff recruitment and retention. Responsibility must come high standards Under the […]

Recent reforms focus on correcting perceived failures in leasehold ownership. Less attention has been paid to how these changes alter incentives, redistribute costs and reshape the economics of responsibility. This article examines how the removal of freehold value is transforming ownership from an income asset into a regulatory wrapper and some of the consequences that […]

Lodger landlords continue to drop as organisation calls for Autumn Budget to raise Rent a Room Scheme threshold to £11,000. Data from SpareRoom reveals that UK lodger room supply has fallen by 1.7% in the year to Q2 and has remained flat for two years. Under the Rent a Room Scheme, homeowners and landlords can […]

Landlords could face new electrical, fire and insurance risks as plug-in solar panels begin to appear at rented homes. Risk assessment specialist Riskstop says property owners must understand how the technology is installed and whether existing electrical systems can support it. Plug-in photovoltaic (PV) solar panel systems have been legal to buy and use in […]

HMO landlords are preparing to spend thousands of pounds on improvements as compliance requirements and running costs increase. Paragon Bank found that 28% of HMO landlords plan to spend more than £10,000 on their properties over the next 12 months. Another 15% have budgeted between £5,001 and £10,000, while three-quarters of those surveyed have been […]

HM Land Registry has launched new property identifiers designed to improve the accuracy of property sales data. Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) and INSPIRE IDs are now available alongside the monthly Price Paid Data. The government says Price Paid Data provides information on residential property sales in England and Wales. It is used by property […]

Councils will now be required to inform schools and GP practices when a child is placed in temporary accommodation. Councils across England will also receive a share of £1 million in funding to help cover the operational costs of implementing the changes. The news comes as Prime Minister Andy Burnham has unveiled plans to offer […]

The Prime Minister has admitted Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates being frozen are contributing to councils’ temporary accommodation costs. Answering questions in Parliament, Andy Burnham hinted at changes to LHA could form part of his plan to tackle the housing crisis. Mr Burnham’s comments come as he has unveiled plans to offer every rough sleeper […]

An industry body has slammed the Scottish government for barely mentioning housing despite the country’s ongoing housing emergency. Propertymark says First Minister John Swinney’s first speech in the Scottish Parliament since the summer recess failed to mention reducing tax burdens for landlords. The criticism comes as the Scottish government proposes giving renters a period of […]

Landlords using letting agents may face slower communication and decisions as the Renters’ Rights Act adds to their administrative workloads. Research from Propoly found that 73% of letting agents have seen their workload rise since the legislation came into force on 1 May. One in four respondents said the increase had been significant. Compliance and […]

Industry experts have warned that the Renters’ Rights Act has shifted the balance of power towards tenants, as new data shows a surge in landlords being taken to tribunal over rent increases. Data from Hamptons, reported by The Times, shows that property tribunals made 166 market rent decisions in July, almost four times the 44 […]

As we all know, the Renters Rights Act 2025 has created major problems for landlords, and some are already showing up. In particular, landlords are facing issues with setting and increasing the property rent. The problems with rent Prior to 1 May 2026, landlords were able to increase rent by: Agreement (normally by getting the […]