The government has confirmed that just 51 rogue landlords and letting agents are listed on the official database. Launched in 2018, the database is accessible only to councils and includes those who have received banning orders or multiple serious penalties. The figures come as landlords face rising penalties under the Renters’ Rights Act, while councils […]

Average house prices remain above their pandemic peak six years on from the first Covid lockdown, an analysis of national and regional data reveals. Figures from Yopa show values rose by 26.5% during the pandemic followed by a period of cooling before prices moved back towards previous highs in early 2025. The average house price […]

A third of letting agents say more landlords are now insisting on rent guarantors before agreeing tenancies, research reveals. According to Alto, 33% have seen an increase in guarantor requirements over the past year, while 11% report a marked rise across their portfolios. The lettings management platform questioned 250 estate and letting professionals and found […]

Landlords who own just one property are nine times more likely to say they do not expect to remain landlords by the time the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force, according to a survey. Data from the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) reveal that single-property landlords are more likely to leave the market than larger-portfolio […]

The government is urging industry bodies and landlords to provide evidence on funding options for energy-efficiency improvements. A consultation on the Warm Homes Fund aims to explore how government finance could accelerate the rollout of domestic solar, batteries, clean heat, and other energy-efficiency measures. The news comes as the government has announced all private rented […]

Exclusive video interview with John Blackwood from SAL: “Anti-landlord rhetoric from Scottish politicians is causing landlords to leave the private rented sector”. The chief executive of the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL), John Blackwood, warns that the Scottish government must change their attitude towards landlords with the Scottish elections coming up in May. In an […]

The government has claimed it “wants to ensure justice is protected for all” after announcing a £47 fee for tenants challenging a rent increase through the first-tier property tribunal. In a written question, Justice Minister Sarah Sackman confirmed that the government has put forward legislation to begin implementing a new fees framework in the Property […]

The government is urging landlords to upgrade their properties to the Decent Homes Standard at “the earliest opportunity”. While the deadline for the private rented sector to meet the Decent Homes Standard is 2035, the government is encouraging landlords to make improvements before the deadline. Under the new standard, landlords will need to meet certain […]

Two councils are offering landlords financial backing and guaranteed rent support as part of wider efforts to reduce homelessness and limit reliance on temporary accommodation. Mansfield District Council has confirmed it will extend its private rental access scheme, which helps people move out of temporary housing by covering the upfront costs required by landlords. The […]

Buy to let borrowing has shifted towards northern England over the past decade, with landlord purchases now concentrated outside London and the south following the introduction of the stamp duty surcharge. An analysis by Paragon Bank shows that in 2015, just before the additional 3% tax on second homes took effect, southern regions accounted for […]

Private rents increased 3.5% in the 12 months to February, leaving the average monthly cost at £1,374, the Office for National Statistics says. The annual rate was unchanged from January, and England’s average rent is now £1,430, up 3.6% over the year. Wales reached £828, a 5.5% increase, while Scotland stood at £1,022, up 2.4%. […]

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Former deputy leader of the Labour Party, Angela Rayner has told Sir Keir Starmer to ‘pick more fights’ with landlords and freeholders. At a fundraising dinner in central London, the former housing secretary said voters feel the system is ‘rigged against them’, the Daily Telegraph reports. She went on to say that she expects a […]

Developers will be required to install solar panels and heat pumps in all new homes in England under updated planning requirements, as ministers set out new rules to reshape how properties are built. The changes form part of the long-delayed Future Homes Standard, which mandates that new homes will not be connected to the gas […]

The government has been accused of failing to ensure the court system is ready to deal with the Renters’ Rights Act. In oral questions in the House of Lords, several Peers slammed the government for failing to prepare the courts and argued that the Renters’ Rights Act should be delayed until the system was ready […]

The clock is ticking. With just 36 days until the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force on 1st May, landlords across the UK are facing a simple question: act now, or deal with the consequences later. Why? Because once this legislation comes into full force, the war against landlords will well and truly be upon […]

Has anyone heard anything definite to answer on this seemingly ongoing subject? I have seen so many comments, sites, suggested possibles etc, including government sites, that I’m beginning to wonder if anybody even cares! So many forbidden changes would be required to most listed buildings to make them a C grade that it’s a no-no, […]

Seven locations across England have been put forward for a new generation of towns, as ministers outline plans to expand housing supply within a broader building push. The government has announced that Tempsford in Bedfordshire could see more than 40,000 homes being built around a new East West Rail station. It would have links to […]

Section 21 repossession cases have fallen ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force, according to government figures. Data analysed by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) shows that Section 21 (‘accelerated’) possession claims in the county courts have dropped to their lowest level in several years. The news comes as the abolition of […]

With less than two weeks to go until Making Tax Digital comes into force, an industry body is urging letting agents and landlords to take action. Under the controversial scheme, from 6 April 2026, landlords earning more than £50,000 will be required to keep digital records and submit quarterly updates to HM Revenue & Customs […]

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