Hi, I’ve served a Section 21 notice on a tenant and I’m getting conflicting advice regarding the EPC validity and when it should be served on the tenant to validate a Section 21. The AST began six years ago. I didn’t have or serve a valid EPC at the time. I commissioned and served/shared with […]

The government has announced new proposals which could see leasehold flat owners being able to request superfast broadband that freeholders cannot unreasonably refuse. A consultation has been launched that would give flat-owning leaseholders more rights to request a gigabit-capable broadband connection from their freeholder. Currently, leasehold flat owners do not have a formal right to […]

The housing market is heading for its busiest year in three years, with sales set to reach 1.2 million in 2025, even as price growth continues to slow down, data reveals. According to Zoopla, despite a drop in activity during the final quarter because of the recent Budget speculation, the number of completed moves is […]

The Scottish Conservatives claim the SNP’s housing strategy has failed, as new figures reveal a sharp decline in housebuilding. Data released by the Scottish government show a 5% decrease in overall housebuilding starts and an 8% drop in completions between the year ending September 2024 and the year ending September 2025. Despite the Scottish government’s […]

What do other landlords think about the exit clauses in their contracts with agents? I’m shocked, so check yours and see if you think it is fair. I just got a letter from my letting agent saying they were updating the T&Cs to “help landlords with new legislation.” Yeah, not. I checked and found the […]

The Bank of England has reduced its base rate from 4% to 3.75%, cutting borrowing costs to their lowest level since February 2023. The decision had been widely anticipated after recent data pointed to a cooling economy. Markets had already priced in a move, with analysts expecting policymakers to act following a run of softer […]

Ahead of the Senedd elections next year, a tenant group is demanding all political parties pledge in their manifestos to stand up for renters by limiting rent rises and providing two months’ rent as compensation for tenants if evicted. Generation Rent claims Welsh renters are “more exposed to arbitrary or revenge evictions than anywhere else […]

Private rents in the UK rose by 4.4% over the year to November, taking the average monthly cost to £1,366, according to the Office for National Statistics. The increase marks a slowdown from October and signals the weakest annual rise in more than three years. England recorded an average rent of £1,422, up £60 on […]

Hello, I legally completed on a flat in July 2015 and the development was physically completed in November 2018. I bought a parking space, but until this year, no tenant needed to use it. The new tenant has received several penalty notices, and the managing agents have admitted that my space does not exist. This […]

The government claim the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) does not believe the decision in the Autumn Budget to raise property tax income will affect rents. In answer to a written question from Lord Truscott about the impact of tax rises on landlords in the Autumn Budget on the supply of property in the private […]

More than 1.2 million renters have received a Section 21 ‘no-fault’ eviction and 76% believe the Renters’ Rights Act will improve life in the private rented sector, research reveals. Co-op Insurance says that 11% of renters have been served a Section 21 notice at some point, and most tenants appear optimistic about the changes now […]

Shelter Scotland is calling on the Scottish government to build more than 15,000 social homes as the number of people in temporary accommodation rises. According to the housing charity, Shelter Scotland receives twice as many calls to its helpline from people urgently seeking temporary accommodation than for any other issue (38%). The news comes after […]

Hi, I understand the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 outlaws rent in advance? I know of a tenant who is cash-rich – lots of investments and savings – and who has given up paid work. He wishes to change rental properties and is concerned that the above change could mean he wouldn’t now be acceptable to […]

A surge in buy to let homes being held within company structures is being powered by landlords entering the market at a younger age and choosing incorporation from day one, research reveals. Paragon Bank has found that almost one in three landlords now operate solely through a limited company. A further 36% are spreading their […]

The government has announced changes to rent repayment orders under the Renters’ Rights Act. New changes include offences for providing false information to the Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database and knowingly or recklessly misusing a possession ground. The news comes after the government published a list of civil financial penalties, under which landlords could be […]

Most, if not all, landlords understand that from 1 May 2026, the section 21 route to exit the Private Rented Sector will cease to exist. But there’s another crucial deadline that I suspect not everyone has noticed. I think I’ve got this right, but I’m posting this partly to check that? The first deadline is […]

Demand for homes with electric vehicle (EV) charging points remains strong, but availability continues to lag far behind. Research from Foxtons shows buyer appetite across London is high, with 28% of homes that have a private EV charging point already under offer. However, only 1% of all properties currently listed for sale in the capital […]

Carter Jonas has reported a subdued mood among private landlords, with most opting not to invest in rental homes. Its 2025 Private Landlords Report, based on a UK-wide survey of nearly 200 respondents, shows 80% of portfolio landlords do not expect to purchase another property in the near term. More than one in three (37%) […]

The UK’s landlords are finishing the year with profits at a six-year peak and yields reaching their strongest level in more than a decade, research reveals. Pegasus Insight’s Landlord Trends Q3 2025 study shows 89% of landlords are now in the black. Nearly one in five report making a large profit, while most others describe […]

Refinancing is a critical moment for landlords. It can unlock equity, improve terms, or restructure debt – but it can also create liquidity risks if not managed carefully. Rising rates, tighter stress tests, and higher fees mean that cash reserves are more important than ever. Protecting liquidity during refinancing ensures that landlords remain resilient, even […]

Labour needs to act decisively and introduce a rent freeze in England now or risk alienating its core voters who helped deliver a landslide victory. Writing in Labour List, Nye Jones, the head of campaigns at Generation Rent, says that while the Renters’ Rights Act will reset the private sector, supporters are struggling with rent […]