The Scottish government has come under fire for proposals to introduce a tax on housebuilding to help fund the repair of unsafe cladding. Under the plans, developers would pay a levy when building new homes, student accommodation and build-to-rent properties. The Scottish government says the Building Safety Levy (BSL) Bill will force developers to help […]

I am a leaseholder of a top flat of a multi-storey building. A water leak occurred on the flats underneath mine on Sunday, 13/7/2025. The fire brigade was called, and according to my tenant, they advised to keep an eye out for any leaks, as they did not know the source. The fire brigade was […]

Lower mortgage rates could support house price growth this year, according to new research. Data from Moneyfactscompare.co.uk suggests the mortgage market may be at its highest point in five years following Liz Truss’ mini-budget in 2022. With rates easing, borrowing is becoming more affordable, potentially encouraging more buyers to return to the market. Mortgage landscape […]

An organisation claims private renters and social housing tenants are suffering anxiety as damp and mould problems in their homes go unresolved. Research by the Centre for Ageing Better says landlords play a vital role in tackling damp and mould issues, but claims many tenants’ mental well-being is being negatively affected when problems go unresolved. […]

We are the Leeds Landlord Lobby Group, currently organising a Judicial Review into recent regulatory decisions affecting the private rented sector in Leeds concerning selective licensing, which we believe are unlawful, disproportionate, and damaging. This issue does not affect landlords alone. It directly impacts estate agents, increasing compliance burdens, operational and legal risk, and exposure […]

Specialist lender Together has trimmed its headline pricing by up to 25 basis points across a wide range of buy to let products. The cuts span regulated first and second charge variable mortgages, regulated consumer BTL variable lending and unregulated BTL variable deals, each reduced by 0.25%. Bridging finance sees regulated rates now starting from […]

Demand for UK property is soaring, driven by interest from overseas buyers, according to new research. Data by Butterfield mortgages reveals mortgage brokers are seeing interest in UK property from every continent. The news comes after the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget in November last year, which raised tax rates on dividends, property, and savings income by […]

When landlords think of insurance, they often focus on buildings and contents. Yet liability insurance can be even more important. If a tenant, visitor, or tradesperson is injured on your property and alleges negligence, the costs of defence and compensation can be devastating. Liability claims can run into hundreds of thousands of pounds. This article […]

A campaign group has called for a statutory public inquiry into the cladding and building safety crisis. claddingscandal.co.uk has written to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, Housing Secretary Steve Reed and Building Safety Minister Samantha Dixon, calling on the government to take urgent action to hold those responsible to account and protect affected leaseholders. […]

Hi everyone, I own a coach house that is abutting another building. The other building is 16.4m tall, and my coach house is 10m tall. The Resident Management company has now found missing fire cavity barriers in the building. They plan to put a claim against the builder, but they asked me to pay for […]

As we entered boldly into 2026, many landlords started the year with a clear message about the state of the sector. The government’s newly published civil penalty tables, which showed fines of up to £35,000 for breaches under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 was just the tip of the iceberg in a nationwide “crackdown” on […]

A council has claimed civil penalties are not enough to tackle ‘rogue’ landlords as it issues its first banning order. Bradford council says financial penalties “are not always effective in preventing further breaches” and the landlord banning order is for someone who is considered a serial offender due to a long history of convictions. Penalty notices […]

Landlords are being encouraged to finalise their self-assessment earlier, ahead of Making Tax Digital, which could leave them having to file as many as 10 tax returns. A story in The Telegraph warns hundreds of landlords will be required to report quarterly returns to HMRC under Making Tax Digital, with the transition period meaning many […]

For landlords, refinancing is a core part of portfolio management. But one element that often catches people out is the early repayment charge (ERC). These penalties can cost thousands if you remortgage or redeem a loan during the fixed or discounted period. In 2026, with landlords refinancing more frequently to manage costs and release equity, […]

London has overtaken the North East as the region where home sellers are most likely to sell for less than they paid, Hamptons says. The estate agency said it marks a big shift in the housing market’s balance between North and South. Its analysis shows 14.8% of London homeowners sold at a loss last year, […]

Tomorrow’s Scottish Budget must provide meaningful support across the entire housing market, including help for landlords, if the country is to make progress on its declared housing emergency, one sector expert says. The chief executive of DJ Alexander Ltd said that with the second anniversary of the housing emergency approaching in May, current policy settings […]

An organisation has launched a mass email campaign calling on MPs to deliver justice for leaseholders. The National Leasehold Campaign (NLC) says leaseholders’ patience is “wearing thin” after the government failed to publish the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill by the end of 2025, despite previously promising to do so. The draft bill is […]

Labour’s plan to ban upward-only rent reviews in commercial leases will cost commercial landlords billions of pounds, claims an expert. A story in The Telegraph has former Treasury economist Martin Beck warning the government’s plan will lead to a 15% property price slump and billions of pounds of losses for commercial landlords. Last year, the […]

High street banks prefer straightforward lending – single buy to let properties, long leases, and simple borrower profiles. But the reality for many landlords is far more complex. HMOs, short leases, mixed-use properties, and portfolio restructuring often fall outside mainstream criteria. This is where NACFB brokers add real value, solving problems that banks won’t touch. […]

Well, colour me shocked but the Guardian newspaper has managed to impress me. Sort of. It published an interesting article, called ‘Are UK buy-to-let landlords dying out – and should we care?’ and it takes a fair and balanced view of what’s happening in the PRS. The comments were turned off, naturally, but it highlights […]

The government has confirmed councils will be able to act against unenforceable clauses in tenancy agreements under the Renters’ Rights Act. From 1 May 2026, all fixed-term tenancies will be banned and turn into periodic tenancies. The government also warn landlords must provide prescribed information, a summary of tenancy and deposit details, or face a […]