The Scottish Conservatives have pledged to reverse rent controls and build 80,000 affordable homes to tackle Scotland’s housing emergency. The party has published its Ending Scotland’s Housing Crisis policy paper, setting out its plan to tackle Scotland’s housing crisis by speeding up housebuilding and helping keep landlords in the private rented sector. The policy paper […]

By now no doubt you’ve all read the government’s civil penalty tables, which a few weeks ago hit landlords hard, showing fines of up to £35,000 for breaches under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. The news was just the tip of the iceberg in a nationwide “crackdown” on landlords. For one landlord in Liverpool, the […]

Landlords are facing the longest court waiting times in 20 years despite a drop in possession claims, eviction experts Landlord Action reveal. Its analysis of Ministry of Justice data shows 91,093 landlord possession claims were issued in 2025, down from 98,766 the previous year. That represents a 7.8% annual decline. Accelerated possession cases fell by […]

Landlords must be careful about how they choose their tenants under new discrimination rules in the Renters’ Rights Act, an expert has warned. Under the act, it will be illegal for landlords and letting agents to discriminate against prospective tenants who receive benefits or have children. In a post on her Landlord Law Blog, Tessa […]

Among all of the issues facing landlords today, and they seem to be continually growing, I think the lengthening court times for evictions is fast becoming the single biggest headache for landlords in England. As the Renters’ Rights Act looms, we will see from 1 May, Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions vanish, forcing every possession claim […]

A professional guarantor product aimed at supporting landlords while widening access to rented homes for tenants without UK-based guarantors has been launched. The scheme from lettings platform Goodlord allows renters to secure up to three years of cover with a single upfront payment. It’s called Goodlord Guarantor and has been designed for tenants who struggle […]

Hello, I own a number of properties with long-term, hassle-free tenants. One of them has been rented to a retired chap for 15 years with absolutely no problems. The rent has kept pace with the market. He keeps the house in excellent condition, and I have responded immediately to any issues. We consequently have had […]

Three-quarters of landlords have made no preparations for the abolition of Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions, as the Renters’ Rights Act reforms approach in May, research reveals. Inventory Base points to widespread gaps in readiness across the private rented sector though most landlords aware of the Act’s headline reforms. However, lots of them are unclear […]

The Scottish Conservatives have accused the SNP of ‘worsening the housing emergency’, following a controversial rule change that has seen homelessness applications soar in Glasgow. Data obtained by the Scottish Conservatives through a Freedom of Information request reveals a 3,500% increase in homeless applications to Glasgow City Council from outside Scotland since the SNP abolished […]

A landlord association is fighting back against a council’s proposed selective licensing scheme by threatening legal action. The Eastern Landlords Association (ELA) has urged Great Yarmouth Council to withdraw its selective licensing scheme, which is set to come into force on 1 April, or delay its implementation by six months. The ELA has given the […]

Buy to let mortgage (BTL) arrears have fallen as the mortgage market shows signs of improvement, according to new data. Findings from technology company Pepper Advantage suggest the UK mortgage market is beginning to stabilise after arrears reached a two-year low. However, the firm warns there are still concerns about the future of the mortgage […]

Hi everyone, hope 2026 is going well for you. My son owns a house in London, which is situated in a conservation area. The recent bad weather has resulted in several serious leaks in the roof. He’s had a couple of reputable builders in to inspect it, and the consensus is that a new roof […]

The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has called for compulsory purchase orders for private rented sector (PRS) homes that are non-decent. Speaking at the Resolution Foundation’s Unsung Britain conference in London, Mr Burnham set out his three points to fix the housing crisis. As Mayor, Mr Burnham launched the Good Landlord Charter, which covers […]

Peers have clashed over the Renters’ Rights Act, arguing “landlords are voting with their feet” and choosing to leave the market. In oral questions in the House of Lords, several Peers challenged the government over landlords exiting the market due to the Renters’ Rights Act. However, Labour Peers claimed the act will lead to better […]

I have a tenant who complained about mould and the handyman went to sort this out and said the same thing would happen if there was no ventilation. I bought a dehumidifier for the tenant, but six weeks later, the tenant complained again of mould, saying he should be allowed to leave before the end […]

Hi all, I have a new tenant who’s been in for less than one month since January and just found out they have dumped furniture onto next door’s drive. The owner is away and has sent me a message saying this needs to be cleared, as they gave no permission for the items to be […]

House prices appear to have stabilised, but supply remains constrained and rents are expected to rise, according to the latest RICS survey. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) says that although tenant demand has increased, the ongoing imbalance between supply and demand is pushing rents higher. The survey found that a net balance of […]

Rents fell in most UK regions in January, signalling a clear post-Christmas slowdown, but the cost of accessing rented housing remains stubbornly high when set against earnings. Propertymark’s latest rent price and salary tracker shows month-on-month declines across much of the country. The sharpest drops were recorded in the North East at −10.0%, followed by […]

A reduction in rental supply due to small landlords leaving the market has caused tenancies to become longer, claims firm. The deposit alternative provider Flatfair says the rental market has changed dramatically over the last few years due to regulation and is encouraging letting agents to reassess how tenancy risk is managed. Under the Renters’ […]

The government has published new guidance on deposits when giving notice to tenants. The latest clarification comes as the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force on 1 May 2026. The government says landlords must place a tenant’s deposit in a government-approved tenancy deposit scheme such as the Deposit Protection Service (DPS), MyDeposits or the Tenancy […]

The government claim a guarantor can act as a barrier to renting for some tenants. In answer to a written question, Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook says landlords and letting agents must consider a tenant’s individual circumstances and will monitor the use of guarantors. According to the English Private Landlord survey, nearly a quarter (21%) of […]