Chapter 4 … Sunday morning. The smell of roast chicken and coffee fills the kitchen. The younger grandchildren are building Lego castles on the floor while your daughter scrolls through Zoopla on her phone. For once, the conversation isn’t about tenants, maintenance or mortgage renewals, it’s about the family’s future. “You know,” she says, “if […]

For more than a decade, Property118 has reported every major change affecting private landlords in the UK: legislation, taxation, finance, and policy. We’ve also become a forum for landlords to share experiences, challenge ideas and, at times, vent their frustrations. That honesty has always been our strength, but over time, the tone of landlord news […]

The government has released guidance on what landlords need to do when their tenants request a pet. Under the Renters’ Rights Act, tenants have the right to reasonably request a pet, and landlords cannot unreasonably refuse permission. The government have listed examples and refusals on when landlords can refuse pets and when they cannot refuse. […]

Landlords face extra costs and administrative burdens under Making Tax Digital (MTD) but they need to start preparing now, claim experts. In an exclusive video interview with Property118, accountants Simon and Louise Misiewicz warn in the short term, landlords will face frustration and financial penalties if they file late. Under the controversial scheme, from April […]

I have been following the conversations about EPC upgrades and the grants that are supposed to help landlords improve older properties. I am struggling to find clear information on what support actually exists, how to apply for it, or whether it even works in practice. My question is this: Has any landlord here successfully accessed […]

As we draw ever closer to the planned tighter restrictions on Landlords, an increasing number of houses and apartments are appearing on the market. The effect? The market is slowing, but it’s not yet ground to a halt. Come January, though, the rush of landlords wanting to sell as they “get out” before the new […]

We often begin asking ourselves these types of questions long before completion takes place. We start thinking about selling a property, or several, and the next thought arrives quickly: where should I invest the money if I sell my rentals? It is a reasonable question because releasing equity creates both opportunity and uncertainty. We want […]

When a buyer secures a £2million mansion in the English countryside and pays just 5% Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), eyebrows inevitably rise. It is not the saving most buyers or selling agents expect on a prime residential property, particularly one with a chapel, a lake, and six holiday let cottages. In this case, the […]

The landlord managed their portfolio casually. Rent came in, expenses were paid, and tax returns were filed each January. But when HMRC opened an enquiry, gaps appeared. Receipts had been misplaced, mortgage interest had been miscalculated, and repair costs were confused with improvements. The result was an unexpected bill for underpaid tax, plus penalties and […]

Do any landlords know why several former tenants (who each rented a self-contained flat within a very large house) might each receive a “rent refund” from the letting agency years after their AST tenancies ended (and given that rent wasn’t actually overpaid)?! A vulnerable friend, who has learning difficulties, rented one of these flats from […]

A council is urging landlords to help people who are struggling to secure a home because of rising rents. Powys County Council is promoting its Powys Bond Scheme, a package that replaces a traditional upfront deposit with a Paper Bond. It covers damage and rent arrears to the same value as a standard deposit. Also, […]

Landlord Action has reported its busiest month in more than two years, with instructions from landlords to serve eviction notices up 62% year-on-year in September 2025. Landlord Action recorded significant growth in both Section 21 notices and combined Section 21 and Section 8 instructions as landlords sought clarity and control ahead of the upcoming Renter’s […]

The Mortgage Works is shaving rates again, announcing reductions of up to 0.20 percentage points across several buy to let (BTL) deals. Its refresh brings a one-year fixed at 2.49% with a 2% fee at up to 75% LTV for both purchases and remortgages, trimmed by 0.20%. The two-year fixed shifts to 2.71% with a […]

Under the Renters’ Rights Act, many landlords have expressed concerns about how deposits will affect their ability to regain possession of their properties. Property118 received Readers’ Questions and comments on deposits under the Renters’ Rights Act about a particular part of the government guidance, which says: “If your tenant paid you a deposit, a court […]

The government has admitted it does not know how long the rent appeals system takes to handle cases, raising concerns that the Tribunal could be flooded with challenges when the Renters’ Rights Act takes effect. That’s on 1 May next year and a Freedom of Information response sent to property lawyer David Smith confirms that […]

Every year I see the same divide. Some investors position themselves early, stay switched on and secure opportunities that move them forward faster than anything else they do all year. Others wait until the noise begins, only to discover the strongest offers have already disappeared. This year, Black Friday runs from Friday 28 November to […]

The government has issued guidance for landlords on rental discrimination under the Renters’ Rights Act. Landlords are prohibited from taking any action that could prevent a tenant from renting because they have children or receive benefits. Those who break the rules even without their knowledge could face fines of up to £7,000 for each offence. […]

Mystic Mortar’s Landlord Horoscope Edition: Friday 21 November 2025 Welcome, star-gazers and key-holders, to a week where the stars draw you into bold changes, magnetic encounters, and important decisions for your landlord path. The skies promise sparkle, yet whisper gently: charm without caution may prove costly. This week the Sun completes its journey through Scorpio […]

Looking at the .gov – Renter’s Rights Act: An overview for Landlords, I saw this under ‘Evicting Tenants’. (After 01 May 2026) If your tenant paid you a deposit, a court will only give a possession order to evict them if you have put the deposit into a government approved tenancy deposit scheme. A possession […]

More than half of landlords admit they are not ready for the Renters’ Rights Act and expect letting agents to take the lead as the sector prepares for the legislation. Research from Dwelly shows 57% of landlords feel unprepared for the new law, despite months of political debate and a deadline for the law’s implementation. […]

Long waits for landlords to carry out repairs are piling pressure on renters, with many saying the delays are more stressful than the fault itself. Adiuvo, a property management support platform, surveyed 1,013 tenants and found that 62% had dealt with a maintenance problem in their home. While many renters praised quick action, a significant […]