The government has issued guidance to help landlords understand the rules they must follow when requesting rent at different stages of a tenancy under the Renters’ Rights Act. Under new rental bidding guidance, landlords need to be aware of the types of deposits they are allowed to request from tenants. The government warns landlords they […]

Another council has revealed it is preparing a major clampdown on unregulated Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) amid rising concerns about safety. It also warns that rising HMO numbers are causing community disruption and the loss of family homes across key neighbourhoods. Gloucester City Council is following in the footsteps of Ealing Council which announced […]

Shelter Scotland has called on the Scottish government to deliver more than 15,000 affordable homes every year of the next parliament. The housing charity, alongside the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA), has written to Finance Secretary Shona Robison, warning that homelessness will rise if the government fails to […]

Ahead of the Autumn Budget, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) is calling on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to support the private rented sector (PRS). The NRLA warns Ms Reeves rather than add “another layer of taxation” to landlords, the Budget should recognise the vital role the PRS plays in the economy. Media speculation ahead of […]

Many landlords feel the market is collapsing, yet the data shows a very different picture. Comment threads across the landlord community often paint a bleak picture. Many long-standing investors feel worn down by the political mood, by constant changes, and by the simple weight of dealing with tenancies after twenty or thirty years in the […]

The final countdown to Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget this week has begun, and I’m wondering whether the announcements might finally wake up landlords in the private rented sector. I’m prepared to accept that a substantial number of landlords haven’t heard of the Renters’ Rights Act, or considered its impact, but a tax rise might just […]

There’s a new anti-landlord play touring theatres which is being promoted by tenant campaign group Acorn, but London critics were far from impressed. The Good Landlord bills itself as a dark comedy about renters spiralling into disaster. It follows in the footsteps of the Fringe show we highlighted in August called ‘How to kill your […]

When landlords look back on the last few years, many will remember a period defined by shifting legislation, stubborn costs and a housing market that rarely holds still long enough to feel predictable. Through all of this one sponsor on Property118 has delivered something rare. Clear guidance, steady results and a service that helps landlords […]

Few things are more frustrating for landlords than having a mortgage application declined. You may have spent weeks preparing documents, only to be told your case doesn’t meet criteria. In 2025, with lenders applying strict affordability and compliance rules, declines are more common than many landlords expect. The good news is that a decline is […]

The tenancy looked secure because a guarantor was in place. Confident, the landlord agreed to let the property despite some concerns over the tenant’s income. Months later, arrears built up and the guarantor was approached. But there was a problem — the guarantee form had not been properly executed as a deed, and one page […]

A flat-share website has urged the Chancellor Rachel Reeves to address the housing crisis as workers in London struggle to afford rent. SpareRoom findings reveal Londoners earning the National Living Wage would need to work 63 hours per week to spend no more than 30% of their wages on housing costs. Rents in the capital […]

Landlords are being advised to get ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act, with one leading letting agency warning that the sector is running out of time to prepare. The reforms come into force on 1 May 2026, and Leaders says the transition will be one of the most significant overhauls of rental law in decades. […]

The government has issued guidance for landlords on evicting tenants for anti-social behaviour, including the introduction of a new ground for possession. Under the Renters’ Rights Act, when using a discretionary ground for possession, landlords will have to prove that anti-social behaviour has occurred, and the court will then decide whether it is reasonable to […]

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 […]