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 […]

The conversation among private landlords has changed. It is no longer about yields, regulation or market cycles, it’s about survival. The publication of the government’s new civil penalty tables has pushed the sector into unfamiliar territory, where the financial consequences of ordinary operational mistakes are measured in five-figure sums, and the prospect of a banning […]

I own two properties in a development of 52. Each property owns 1/52nd of the freehold, so I own about 4%. I was also a director (1 of 5). In late November, one director and the managing agent were starting to be very obstructive, wouldn’t allow a vote for a chairperson, wouldn’t allow voting for […]

A lettings agency is warning landlords may face “an unexpected Christmas surprise” as councils gain new investigatory powers. Under the Renters’ Rights Act, councils will, in certain circumstances, have the authority to enter premises where tenancy records are kept and request paperwork or any documents related to the tenancy. Cavendish estate agents say the new […]

Licensed landlords are being warned that enforcement action will follow if fly-tipping continues in alleyways behind their rented homes. Sefton Council is also warning that the fines have risen from £400 to £1,000 for offences and hidden cameras are now being used to catch culprits. The council is acting against landlords with properties in Stanley […]

As tenants increasingly seek more energy-efficient homes, many landlords are choosing to sell properties with lower EPC ratings, according to a new report. A report by Hillarys reveals a stark postcode divide and EPC upgrade challenge for landlords, with some property types costing nearly £1,400 more than others per year to heat. As previously reported […]

A bigger-than-usual Boxing Day bounce is expected as buyers who paused plans due to Budget uncertainty join the traditional start of the busier home-moving season, claims a property portal. Rightmove reveals nearly one in five buyers were waiting for the outcome of the Autumn Budget to resume their moving plans. The property portal predicts 2026 […]

A London council is to extend its two landlord licensing schemes with the threat of £30,000 fines for non-compliance. Wandsworth Council’s current schemes cover all Houses in Multiple Occupation borough-wide, alongside every privately rented home in South Balham, Furzedown, Tooting Bec and Tooting Broadway. From 1 April, the council will extend its scheme to cover […]

Flooding is one of the fastest-growing risks for UK landlords. Climate change, heavier rainfall, and overloaded drainage systems mean more properties are exposed every year. Even landlords who have never experienced a flood may find their properties reclassified as higher risk. This article explains how landlord insurance responds to flood claims, where cover can be […]

The government has urged landlords to begin upgrading their properties before the Decent Homes Standard comes into force. In its Renters’ Rights Act implementation roadmap, the government claims that while the Decent Homes Standard is proposed to come into force in 2035 or 2037, landlords “should commence works earlier”. The government has announced it will […]

Despite the government’s proposed policy push for EPC C targets in rental properties, the pace of improving energy efficiency has slowed, according to new research. Rightmove Greener Homes report reveals that while the rental sector’s overall property stock remains more energy efficient than the resale market, recent legislation and proposals for further regulation have not […]

Rental arrears are at their lowest level since 2022 as rent prices remain largely unchanged, according to a new report. Propertymark’s Housing Insight report reveals that affordability is improving in parts of the rental market as tenant demand has eased. Propertymark member agents also report that, while rental prices are fluctuating in some areas, there […]

The government has pledged to prevent homelessness by the end of this Parliament through its new homelessness strategy. With the launch of the National Plan to End Homelessness, the government has committed to three key pledges: halving the number of long-term rough sleepers, ending the unlawful use of B&Bs for families, and preventing more households […]

The traditional pre-Christmas scramble for rented homes has pushed up the income that tenants typically need to secure a property in several parts of the UK. Propertymark’s latest rent price and salary tracker suggests the annual changes in required salaries remain relatively small in most areas. But some regions have seen big increases in the […]

While the government claims it wants to cool inflation, its recent Autumn Budget has opened the door to higher rents and a landlord sell-off, one analysis reveals. The findings from Knight Frank show that Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ 2 percentage point rise in rental income tax will inevitably push up housing costs. With more landlords facing […]