Buy-to-let landlords may face a 17% rise in stamp duty bills as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares for the upcoming budget. Stamp Duty is a tax on property purchases, with an extra 3% surcharge for landlords and second-home buyers. The Telegraph reveals the Chancellor could unwind stamp duty tax breaks that were introduced by the Conservatives in […]

A new report says renters in Wales should receive the last two months rent free as compensation if they face a no-fault eviction. A Senedd local government and housing committee inquiry report lists a number of recommendations for the Welsh private rented sector including a property MOT to check the property is suitable and more […]

Hi Everyone, I took my ex-tenants to court for their unpaid rent. Although the judge has ordered them to pay, they ignored the order completely. As one of them is receiving partial benefits, I can’t apply for an earning attachment order. I am wondering if there’s any other way that I could recover the money […]

A London council has issued an apology to its tenants after receiving the lowest possible rating from the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH). Newham Council admitted it “let tenants down” after a series of failures, including that 40% of its 16,000 homes hadn’t undergone an electrical safety check in more than 11 years. The RSH […]

Let’s face it—being a landlord in the UK is tougher than ever. Tax changes, regulations, and red tape are squeezing landlords out of the market, and if that wasn’t enough, landlords are also being denied the same tax reliefs that other businesses take for granted. Two of the most frustrating examples? Business Asset Disposal Relief […]

London councils are spending £4 million EVERY DAY on housing people in temporary accommodation. A report by the London Councils group warns homelessness in the capital is at record levels and that the current situation is “utterly unsustainable”. The report titled London’s Homelessness Emergency calls for a permanent increase in Local Housing Allowance rates to […]

At some point in your property investing journey, no matter how much money you start with, you’re bound to run out of your own funds. It happens to all of us. But here’s the thing: running out of personal funds doesn’t mean you have to stop investing. I know this might be hard to believe, […]

Landlords are increasingly worried about rising financial pressures as mortgage costs continue to skyrocket. Many face the dilemma of long-term tenants who have occupied their properties for years who cannot afford to pay higher rents, leaving landlords uncertain about how to proceed. However, eviction is not the only option. In an exclusive video interview with […]

A Family Legacy, Built on Expertise … When Mr & Mrs A embarked on their property investment journey, they were determined to secure their financial future. But after seeing their grandparents’ estates hit with hefty inheritance tax (IHT) bills, they realised that success was about more than just accumulating wealth—it was about protecting that wealth […]

The Renters’ Rights Bill could have severe ‘unintended consequences’ for the private rented sector (PRS), Propertymark warns. The organisation’s head of policy and campaigns, Timothy Douglas, told MPs on the Committee for the Bill that there are issues with the proposed legislation. He says the Bill fails to address the ‘huge demand’ for rental properties, […]

Hi fellow landlords, I have just had a very informative discussion with my EPC man. After running a couple of scenarios through on my stubbornly D-rated flat he exclaimed ” I have never seen that before!” The cause of his surprise was an automatic deduction of 5 points if you remove a Gas boiler and […]

The UK’s private rented sector is beginning to show signs of stabilisation as rent rises are slowing down, research reveals. According to Spareroom, rents rose 4% on average in the UK in Q3 – the smallest year-on-year increase seen this year. While average rents are still rising, this shows signs that the market is slowing […]

Hi all, apologies if this is not the way to do things. I’ve signed up specifically to this forum to see if anybody would be kind enough to offer some advice if possible? I’m messaging as I feel I’m essentially being extorted by a tenant whom I believed to have had a brilliant relationship with […]

Tenants are increasingly demanding greener homes to rent, but they’re not willing to pay more for them, a survey reveals. The findings from Leaders Romans Group reveal a big gap between tenants’ desire for energy-efficient properties and their willingness to shoulder the financial burden. While 80% of tenants support government regulations requiring rental properties to […]

The Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook says he doesn’t want landlords to leave the private rented sector (PRS) – and he’s seen no evidence that it is happening. Speaking to MPs at the Committee stage of the Renters’ Rights Bill, Mr Pennycook was asked what his biggest takeaway from the day’s hearing was. He replied: “We […]

A Nottingham landlord warns that each new anti-landlord measure will only lead to higher rents and more homelessness. Mick Roberts, one of Nottingham’s largest landlords to house benefit tenants, tells Property118 why councils and the government is to blame for the housing crisis. Mr Roberts says a combination of factors including minimum EPC C targets […]

A committee of MPs hearing evidence on the potential impact of the Renters’ Rights Bill have been told that stricter eviction rules need to be brought in. Tarun Bhakta, the policy manager at Shelter, praised the bill for its ‘significant improvements’ but also called for further measures to protect tenants. He points to the introduction […]

When landlords incorporate their property businesses, managing existing mortgages and capital accounts can present significant financing challenges. Incorporation can offer commercial benefits such as business continuity, legacy planning opportunities, and access to better financing, but it must be approached with careful planning to avoid triggering adverse tax consequences. A key resource in navigating these challenges […]

The Senedd’s Local Government and Housing Committee has welcomed Propertymark’s suggestions for enhancing the private rented sector (PRS) in Wales. Many of the professional body’s recommendations have been incorporated into the committee’s report, highlighting Propertymark’s positive influence on the market. The Committee urged the government to consider the evidence provided by Propertymark and others for […]

Hi Everyone, What’s the best way to converge on market rents? I have good tenants of several years standing, in a London HMO. Being good tenants, I’ve never really raised the rent to market levels. I now see that their rents have fallen 20% behind market rates. I warned them a year ago that their […]

Estate agents across the UK are worried that Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ upcoming Budget could derail the recent recovery in the housing market, a survey reveals.  The majority (68%) of agents surveyed by GetAgent.co.uk believe the new Labour government has focused too heavily on reforming the rental sector, neglecting measures to boost the sales market. This […]