The government has announced that ground rents in England and Wales will be capped at £250 a year for leaseholders. Under the plans, they will fall to a peppercorn rent after 40 years, meaning no payment at all. The cap will apply to most residential leasehold agreements signed before July 2023, removing future shocks for […]

More than 30,000 homes have been left with defects from government insulation schemes, according to a new report. The Public Accounts Committee describes a “clear systemic failure,” with no senior officials in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero knowing whether the schemes were effective for at least two years. A Nottingham landlord has […]

Landbay has rolled out a new set of five-year fixed Premier remortgage products, pairing assisted legals with a free valuation as lenders continue to compete on both price and processes. The buy to let lender has partnered with digital conveyancing firm Conveyd to support brokers handling straightforward remortgage cases. Landbay said the move is intended […]

A tenant group has demanded a freeze on evictions and rents during any post-flood repairs. ACORN says there is no national voice for tenants on flooding, and renters bear the brunt of the consequences. However, ACORN fails to mention that renters can take out insurance to protect their belongings in case of flooding. Freeze on […]

Asking rents are slipping deeper into decline, adding fresh downward pressure to house values at the start of 2026, one index reveals. Home.co.uk says that annualised rent growth is now running at -4.1%. Every English region, along with Scotland and Wales, is now showing year-on-year falls. The news follows an announcement from Hamptons that newly […]

The Mayor of London has unveiled plans to build 6,000 rent-controlled homes for key workers by 2030. Sadiq Khan claims building rent-controlled homes will help key workers in the capital save thousands of pounds a year. However, the City Hall Conservatives argue rent controls do more harm than good and Mr Khan’s plans are a […]

London is pressing ahead with Build to Rent (BTR) activity despite signs of a nationwide slowdown, an analysis from Foxtons has found. It says that planning volumes in the capital are up 8.5% year on year. The firm reviewed Q3 2025 planning figures and found 106,406 BTR homes are currently in the national pipeline. That […]

Landlords in one city with empty properties are being encouraged to work with a council-backed scheme designed to bring homes back into use quickly and with minimal cost. The council says it wants landlords who want to fill a vacant property and avoid letting agent charges to get in touch. The Exeter City Council initiative, […]

If being a landlord was such a great deal, then properties with tenants would sell at a premium? It’s no surprise to landlords that a quick internet search, and simple common sense, will tell you that one of the quickest ways to destroy property value is to buy a house at market value, then put […]

Tenant default is one of the biggest risks for landlords. Even with strong referencing, job losses, illness, or disputes can leave tenants unable or unwilling to pay. Rent guarantee insurance (RGI) promises to protect landlords against these losses, but the detail of each policy makes a huge difference. This article explains how RGI works, what’s […]

The government claim landlords will not have to raise rents to meet EPC C targets by 2030, despite a government consultation claiming the opposite. Under the Warm Homes Plan, the government announced all private rented properties will need to meet EPC C targets by 2030. However, a government consultation on meeting EPC C targets admits […]

Tenants challenging rent increases under new reforms could overwhelm courts, warns industry experts. An article in The Times explains under the Renters’ Rights Act, tenants will be able to challenge any proposed rent increase at the First-Tier Tribunal (FTT). Under the reforms, the tribunal will no longer be able to set a rent higher than […]

The government claim they want to incentivise landlords to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers. In answer to a written question, Labour MP Keir Mather claims “renters and leaseholders have barriers to installing EV charging points.” In October last year, the government announced reforms for renters and leaseholders to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers, including mandating […]

Ahead of the Senedd elections in May, a landlord organisation has launched a manifesto calling on the next Welsh government not to deter investment in the private rented sector. The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) says the next Welsh government must promote a better private rented sector across Wales. The Welsh Labour government has come […]

The number of rental homes available across England rose sharply at the end of last year, but this was due to a drop in tenants moving and not landlords leaving the market. New figures from Inventory Base show rental availability increased by 25% in Q4 2025 compared with the previous quarter. It says that even […]

The government’s push to tighten EPC standards in the private rented sector is set to intensify pressure on DIY landlords, says one leading letting industry figure. The rules will also create fresh opportunities for managing agents. Ian Macbeth, the co-founder and managing partner of Avocado Property, spoke out after the government revealed details about its […]

Leaseholders have warned the government not to betray them by watering down promised leasehold reforms. Press reports suggest a growing Labour rebellion over the issue, amid rumours that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is concerned that capping ground rents could deter pension fund investment. However, a leaseholder campaign group has pushed back strongly, saying there is no […]

When applying for a buy-to-let mortgage, one of the most important steps is the valuation. Lenders need to know both the market value of the property and the expected rental income. In 2026, with affordability tighter and specialist properties more common, valuations are under greater scrutiny than ever. Understanding how valuations work helps landlords avoid […]

It goes without saying, and certainly judging by the amount of landlords we’re speaking to, that many of you are exiting or getting ready to exit the sector. It’s a smart decision. With the Renters’ Rights Act coming into play this May 1st, the end of Section 21 and the raft of tax penalties and […]

Our glorious energy secretary, Ed Miliband, stood on a rooftop surrounded by solar panels this week, declaring the affordability crisis is the main worry for families. Then he unveiled the Warm Homes Plan and, I’m guessing, most private landlords across the country watched in disbelief. The lunatic’s scheme demands that every rented property hit the […]

A government consultation document admits landlords may sell up or increase rents due to EPC rules. The Improving the Energy Performance of Privately Rented Homes impact assessment document reveals the wider impact of the government’s rules to have all private rented sector (PRS) properties meet EPC C targets by 2030. The government has also announced […]