The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75%, with uncertainty persisting due to the conflict in the Middle East. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) opted for a cautious approach, voting 8–1 to keep rates unchanged. One member voted to increase the Bank Rate by 0.25 percentage points, to 4%. Forceful tightening in monetary […]

The Renters’ Rights Act takes effect from tomorrow (Friday 1 May), scrapping Section 21 evictions and replacing fixed-term agreements with periodic tenancies across England. Landlords will instead rely on revised Section 8 grounds to regain possession, including cases where they plan to sell or house family members. Notice periods are being extended, and tenants will […]

Generation Rent claims renters could save hundreds of pounds a year under the government’s proposed rent freeze. Media reports from The Guardian suggest ministers are considering imposing a year-long freeze on rents. The reported move comes despite previous government claims that it had no plans to introduce rent controls. Encouraging the government is considering a […]

The government has announced exemptions for shared owners who are subletting under the Renters’ Rights Act. New government guidance published reveals shared owners may be exempt from the 12-month no-re-let restricted period under the act. Shared ownership subletting is when someone who owns a share of a property (through a shared ownership scheme) rents out […]

The Mortgage Works has cut its buy to let rates by up to 0.20 percentage points for existing borrowers, while also trimming selected limited company deals for new business. The changes cover BTL and Houses in Multiple Occupation lending, with the other reductions focused on switcher products as landlords come to the end of fixed […]

Renting a home in Great Britain now costs less each month than buying with a mortgage, as higher borrowing rates continue to lift repayments for new buyers. The average advertised rent is £1,547 a month, while the average new mortgage payment is £1,670. That leaves renters paying £123 less, according to an analysis from Rightmove. […]

A defining shift emerging from the latest data is not just what landlords are doing, but why they are doing it. According to the Property118 Landlord Sentiment Survey Q1 2026, decisions within the private rented sector are no longer driven purely by opportunity, but increasingly by structure, control and long-term planning. Based on 2,380 completed responses, […]

Hello, I am thinking of buying a NEW build on an estate where the developer wants to charge £252 per year for ‘kids playgrounds and maintenance of the verges’ – and they want to charge this as soon as you move in, before any playground or verges exist! Unfortunately, this is not capped, nor is […]

Despite higher mortgage rates, the housing market remains resilient, with homes selling as fast as last year across more than half of UK regions. Zoopla’s house price index reveals the average time to sell a home is just one day longer than last year at 33 days. Northern England regions and Scotland are seeing the […]

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Landlords planning rent increases are on a collision course with Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ proposals for a potential year-long rent freeze, with research showing most are already adjusting rents in response to incoming legislation. Pegasus Insight’s latest Landlord Trends survey shows 61% of landlords intend to raise rents over the next 12 months. Among that group, […]

With the Renters’ Rights Act just a day away, an organisation has urged the government to support small landlords. The Property Ombudsman (TPO) has warned that small landlords will need support in adapting to the extensive changes to make the new protections a working reality. The TPO say good landlords have nothing to fear from […]

Buy to let lenders have rolled out another wave of rate changes, with fresh fixed deals, pricing cuts and expanded ranges appearing across multiple LTV tiers. Paragon Bank has brought in six limited edition five-year fixed products at 60% and 75% LTV, each carrying a 5% fee. Three new options at 75% LTV sit alongside […]

The student rental market will change dramatically under the Renters’ Rights Act as student landlords are urged to prepare. Owen Dixon, founder of Best Student Halls, warns that students could face uncertainty in securing accommodation, with less certainty around tenancy timing and availability. As previously reported on Property118, industry experts have warned the Renters’ Rights […]

An industry body has warned the Sentencing Council that sanctions for housing offences must be proportionate. Propertymark made the comments in response to the council’s consultation on proposed sentencing guidelines. Currently, there are no specific sentencing guidelines for housing offences, and courts rely on general principles. Devasting impact on tenants Under the proposed consultation, two […]

Tenants are having to spend thousands of pounds in upfront costs to move home, according to new data. A study by deposit alternative supplier Reposit reveals that tenants face £3,450 in upfront costs to move home, excluding rent. The total is based on a scenario in which tenants are required to cover two cash deposits […]

More than four in 10 landlords and nearly two thirds of tenants say they are not confident about what will change when the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force, research reveals. The figures from Leaders Romans Group indicate that while awareness is high, understanding is not. Just 5% of landlords say they are very confident […]

A critical imbalance is becoming visible within the private rented sector, and it is not just about how many landlords are leaving, but how few are replacing them. According to the Property118 Landlord Sentiment Survey Q1 2026, the rate at which landlords are reducing or exiting portfolios is not being matched by new or expanding […]

The Guardian is reporting that the Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering imposing a year-long rent freeze on landlords as a special measure to alleviate the cost of living crisis caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This will be debated by the government as a package of measures to reduce inflationary pressures on […]

Most renters report positive or neutral relationships with their landlord ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act taking effect this week. According to Hiscox, just 5% of tenants describe their experience as negative. Nearly a quarter say their relationship is friendly, with another 24% calling it professional. Around 30% report neutral feelings, according to the survey. […]

Landlords could soon be dealing with tenant requests to install plug-in solar panels, The i Paper reports. It says that ministers are considering changes that may limit refusals as the technology reaches UK shelves this summer. The proposals would give renters greater scope to fit the £400 systems. Climate Minister Katie White has signalled legal […]