Landlords in England who use digital verification services for Right to Rent checks must choose registered providers under a revised code taking effect on 1 October. However, tenants cannot be disadvantaged for choosing acceptable paper documents instead. The revised Home Office codes cover checking procedures and avoiding unlawful discrimination. They update guidance on digital evidence, […]

An industry body is warning landlords ahead of another Making Tax Digital deadline. Propertymark has urged landlords and sole traders already using Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax to send their second quarterly update to HMRC by 7 November 2026. Making Tax Digital for Income Tax became compulsory in April 2026 for landlords and […]

Rural landlords face an average bill of £24,200 to bring houses that are below EPC C up to that standard; that’s £8,900 more than urban owners, research reveals. According to Savills, even where properties start with the same energy rating, countryside homes are more expensive to improve. Meanwhile, 79% of estate managers surveyed by the […]

In a victory for landlords, Great Yarmouth Council has been forced to U-turn and withdraw a raft of additional licensing conditions following a successful challenge by the Eastern Landlords Association (ELA). The council has now reverted largely to the mandatory conditions prescribed by the Housing Act 2004, although its selective licensing scheme remains in place. […]

The Renters’ Rights Act has introduced new legislation to ensure some property is kept empty for a year. If a tenant is issued a section 8 for property sale purposes and the landlord subsequently changes their mind about the sale, the property cannot be re-let for a year. Meanwhile, the government is contemplating legislation to […]

Councils in England will be able to take control of homes left empty for six months under government plans to cut the current two-year threshold. The powers they would use have attracted no applications since 2021, according to the government. Empty Dwelling Management Orders (EDMOs) allow local authorities to take over a property’s management and […]

Despite a fall in service charges for leasehold properties across London, charges still remain high. Data from The Property Institute (TPI), covering 20,000 homes across the capital, reveals a 5.6% drop in charges for buildings over 18 metres since 2025. Yet across London, average charges have risen by 1.1% over the past two years. Height […]

Hello, I am an older overseas landlord and due to my age, 80 years, I have recently experienced severe health issues. In fact, if it wasn’t for a fast emergency response from my local hospital, I most likely would not be here today. I had a severe bout of COVID which left me with blood […]

News of the PRS Database has been the last straw for some landlords. Every landlord in England will need to sign up and register each property for £65 per property every year. For landlords already dealing with the Renters’ Rights Act, licensing, tax changes and increasing compliance, it is another requirement to add to the […]

Landlords need the government to provide a clear roadmap to help prepare for the sector’s 2030 energy efficiency targets. The warning comes from the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) and Energy Saving Trust. They say that leaving investment until nearer the deadline could put installers, supply chains and council enforcement teams under pressure at the […]

Landlords looking to sell homes with poor EPC ratings may face buyers willing to pay more for a more efficient property, research suggests. Those surveyed by the lender Together put an average £5,293 premium on a home with better energy efficiency. The study of 2,000 UK adults found that 73% were concerned that homes with […]

Landlords in one city will face tighter controls on shared housing after councillors backed a motion to improve HMO regulation, amid complaints about overcrowding, poor management and disruption to neighbours. Room sizes being compared with ferry cabins were among the concerns raised during a heated Hull City Council debate, which also exposed divisions over how […]

The Northern Ireland government should extend the period in which people at risk of homelessness can access support from 28 days to 60 days, claims politicians. Under the existing rules, a person is generally considered to be threatened with homelessness if they are likely to become homeless within 28 days. This means that if a […]

Organised crime groups may be using landlord properties to establish pop-up brothels, police have warned. The paperwork may be false, with criminals using fraudulent documents to secure accommodation where vulnerable people can be exploited. Officers in Lincolnshire say the warning follows reports that some landlords and managing agents are letting properties to these groups, either […]

Compliance and legislation are the biggest sources of stress for self-managing landlords, as many weigh up whether managing their own portfolios is still the right approach. Research by property management company Rushbrook reveals 74% of self-managing landlords say the task of managing their rental portfolios has become harder over the last three years. Self-managing landlords […]

Hello, A kitchen corner of the ceiling and a bathroom leak were fixed by builder in 2 days. The tenant emailed me on 31 July 26 that repairs are satisfactory and she requested deduction of rent for 5 days due to loss of essential facilities, disruption and additional cleaning they have to carry. The builder […]

Just when you think you’ve heard it all as a landlord, there comes a flurry of stories that are both appalling and sobering. I’m talking about the Property118 community this week discussing the threats they have received from aggrieved tenants. Threats to burn down a landlord’s home tend to stay with you. When the person […]

Generation Rent has called for fines against landlords who repeatedly make exaggerated deposit claims, handing the government a petition with 17,000 signatures. The campaign also targets who keeps the interest on tenants’ money when they hand it over. The tenant organisation wants insurance-backed deposit protection scrapped in England and says a tender for the replacement […]

Private tenants describe their landlords positively despite the criticism they face in public debate, according to research from Yorkshire Building Society. Just 5% of those renting privately described their landlord as exploitative. The lender surveyed 4,000 adults for its policy paper, No Way Home? Restoring Britain’s Housing Ladder. Among private tenants, 40% described their landlord […]

Competition for available rental properties in London rose over the summer amid the Renters’ Rights Act, according to a new report. Data from Foxtons reveals that while renter registrations eased, competition for available properties increased in August, with 24 renters registering per new instruction. The figures show that competition rose by 22.4% in August, reaching […]

Nearly half of holiday let landlords say their profits have increased since Furnished Holiday Let (FHL) tax advantages were abolished, Cumberland Building Society reveals. For some, that has meant charging more for a night’s stay, with 47% raising their nightly rates. The lender’s Holiday Let Index found that 48% reported higher profitability, while a further […]