One of the questions I frequently ask myself is what are the top 5-reasons that prompt landlords to book a one-to-one consultation with Property118. Some people assume it is because they want to incorporate, where others assume it is driven by tax planning, inheritance tax concerns or a desire to restructure ownership. Whilst those subjects […]

Landlords could face fines of up to £40,000 if they “knowingly or recklessly” breach rules under the Renters’ Rights Act. In response to a written parliamentary question, housing minister Matthew Pennycook confirmed the definitions of “knowingly” and “recklessly” in relation to the misuse of a possession ground. The news comes as landlords could face on-the-spot […]

Landlords have been handed another round of buy to let mortgage rate reductions, with The Mortgage Works, Rely, HSBC and Coventry for intermediaries all announcing new prices. TMW has made cuts of up to 0.26 percentage points across selected two-, three- and five-year fixed rate products for new and existing customers. Its reductions cover mortgages […]

An independent body has urged the government to provide landlords with financial support to help meet Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) targets. The Committee on Fuel Poverty (CFP) responded to the government’s consultation on the Warm Homes Plan, arguing that landlords will need additional funding to achieve EPC C targets by 2030. The committee, which is […]

Hello, I recently had a request by a tenant that moved in early February to have her husband added as a permitted occupier. At the time she viewed the property she told the estate agent that she needed something temporarily while refurbishing her house, although it seemed a bit strange as her address was the […]

An industry body has warned that banning upward-only rent reviews in commercial leases would have “far-reaching consequences”. Propertymark has called on the government to provide a detailed consultation and robust impact assessment, warning that reforms could weaken investment in the commercial property sector. Last year, the government announced, under the English Devolution and Community Empowerment […]

Private landlords have helped make a city’s homeless housing scheme a success by providing homes for 122 people. This is the same council which unveiled a £714,000 funding boost three months ago to increase scrutiny of ‘rogue’ landlords and strengthen private sector housing enforcement under the Renters’ Rights Act. One participating landlord in the scheme […]

Landlords and letting agents face a tougher moving market as tenants struggle to find the upfront cash deposit needed to move home. Research from Reposit says 34% of tenants are delaying a move because they cannot afford a five-week cash deposit. The deposit replacement firm says the average deposit in 2026 has reached £1,351, leaving […]

More than two in five landlords may sell off part of their property portfolios despite reporting stronger yields, Aldermore reveals. The lender says that 42% of landlords are considering portfolio cuts as regulation, taxation and property costs weigh on investment decisions. Its latest Buy to Let Index found that nearly half of those surveyed (47%), […]

A pet charity has helped a tenant secure permission to keep a cat in her home after explaining the new rules to her landlord. AdvoCATS helped Ms A* (real name withheld) gain permission to keep her cat, Marshy,  after her landlord initially refused the request, saying the flat was too small. Under the Renters’ Rights […]

For many landlords, the biggest challenge today isn’t taxation, interest rates or even the Renters’ Rights Act; it’s deciding what to do next. Most instinctively feel that standing still is probably the wrong answer because the environment has changed too much for that. Equally, selling everything rarely feels right either. After spending years, and often […]

The government has announced its current contract with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDP) will end in 2028, while pledging deposit schemes will continue to deliver good value for landlords. TDP schemes are not government-owned, but certain schemes, including Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDP), are government-approved. The scheme itself is expected to continue, and the same provider […]

Cleaning was the biggest reason for tenancy deposit claims in 2025, accounting for 29.38% of claims handled by The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS). It says this is the fifth consecutive year the issue has topped of their list. However, the proportion has risen each year since 2021, when cleaning was cited in 24.57% of […]

Hello, Since the Renters’ Rights Act came into force, I have been dreading any of our tenants leaving. The worst has happened and 2 have put their notices in out of the blue. Previously, I have always had a good chat with potential applicants prior to viewings going ahead and if, based on the chat, […]

A management platform has warned that the abolition of Section 21 has made landlords more selective in choosing tenants, following a rise in eviction notices ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force. Research by COHO claims the act led to an estimated 73,900 additional eviction notices being issued since 2023, with nearly 20,000 […]

Despite rents dipping, graduates are still struggling to find affordable places to live, according to new research. Data from SpareRoom suggests entry-level wages are not keeping pace with the cost of living, with under-25s in the rental market in steady decline. The flat-share website data reveals the average monthly room rent, throughout the UK excluding […]

Social landlords will have to publish new electrical safety checks data as part of the regulator’s tenant satisfaction regime. The Regulator of Social Housing has confirmed that its new Tenant Satisfaction Measure (TSM) for electrical safety checks is now in force. Large social housing landlords in England, that’s those with more than 1,000 homes, will […]

Several published landlord guides are stating the wrong timeframe for responding to tenant pet requests under the Renters’ Rights Act. The correct answer is 28 days. Here is what the law says, why the 42-day figure is wrong, and what landlords need to do. Where the 42-day figure came from The 42-day window does not […]

As landlords sell, we are now seeing a smaller pool of rental properties, putting pressure on supply and increasing rents. All this was predicted but ignored by a government that saw landlords as a problem and not a solution. Well, here is some breaking news: EPC targets are equally inappropriate and will do great damage […]

A campaign group has slammed the government for a lack of urgency over cladding failures. Claddingscandal.co.uk has warned the impact of cladding has been suppressed, with people unable to sell their properties or move on with their lives. The news comes nine years on from the Grenfell Tower fire. Dither, confusion and inaction Claddingscandal.co.uk told […]

Landlords are losing more than £1,100 on average each time a property sits empty between tenancies, with void costs increasingly dragging down returns. Research by property management specialist Rushbrook & Rathbone found that the average cost of a void period in England has risen by 12.9% in the past year. That’s up from £1,005 in […]