Around nine in 10 landlords have not had their latest tenancy agreement reviewed by a solicitor. Lendlord’s survey findings also reveal that 79% of landlords in its sample now use rolling or periodic tenancies. The property management and finance platform examined agreements held by 5,235 UK landlords with a current tenant. In England, the Renters’ […]

Article by Vanessa Griffiths, ALEP Member The government’s consultation on leasehold enfranchisement valuation rates is important because it will help determine what leaseholders pay to extend leases or buy freeholds, and what freeholders receive in return. But I think the debate risks becoming too narrowly focused on which percentage should be chosen. The Leasehold and […]

I signed up for the beta PRS database so I could understand what information they required and how easy it would be to upload all the information. In part, I did it so I could potentially have an input on how it would be developed (although I guess to a degree that was more wishful […]

High-rent tenancies may fall outside the scope of the upcoming PRS Database, as private landlords will be required to pay £65 per year to register their properties. Glenfield Property Management explains that non-housing tenancies with annual rents above £100,000 may not be required to register on the database. The database will launch regionally, beginning in […]

More than 54,000 additional homes have come onto the market in just two weeks, giving sellers much more competition as the autumn property market gets under way. Estate agents Yopa counted 385,565 homes for sale across England on 14 September, up from 331,255 at the end of August. That represents a 16% increase in available […]

Landlords with smaller HMOs in one council authority’s area have avoided proposed licensing fees of more than £1,500 per property after the council withdrew its scheme. The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) challenged the council over its consultation and the charges landlords would have faced. The additional licensing scheme would have covered houses with three […]

HI, I have been slapped with a £1,000 odd fee from Westminster Council for a licence to rent out my one and only property. I have given the council all the necessary documentation, and they have acknowledged this. Why do I need to register the same information on a national database? And why am I […]

More social housing landlords are resolving complaints at an earlier stage, but more work is needed, according to the Housing Ombudsman. The Housing Ombudsman’s annual complaints review for 2025–26 found that repairs remain the biggest source of concern for residents, with many worried about delays and response times. The findings come as the government has […]

The government has issued guidance for leaseholders in buildings with non-cladding defects when their developer becomes insolvent. In response to a parliamentary question, Homelessness Minister Florence Eshalomi outlined the options available to leaseholders facing the costs of remedial works. The news comes as research by Propertymark reveals that 93% of leaseholders would not buy another […]

Scenario 1 (real): A property currently listed on Rightmove through a high street agent We’re always looking for new ways to demonstrate the economic and emotional value of what we do for our sellers. Normally we use examples of properties we have sold as a way to do this but this week, we’ve decided to […]

On 9 September 2026, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government confirmed that the PRS Database, now rebranded as the “Register your rental property” service, will begin rolling out on 15 December 2026, starting in the West Midlands. Every landlord letting on an assured or regulated tenancy in England will need to register themselves […]

Tenant demand continues to rise as more landlords return to London’s rental market, according to a new report. Chestertons lettings index reveals tenant demand increased in August as growing numbers of landlords brought properties to London’s rental market three months after the Renters’ Rights Act took effect. The London property sales market is also seeing […]

The Welsh government has claimed it will build 20,000 social homes by 2030 and hinted at introducing rent controls. Speaking in the Senedd, Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth claimed the government would bring in legislation to help tenants and tackle bad landlords. The news comes as data from Rent Smart Wales reveals small landlords […]

Properties are leaving the lettings market at a record rate of 562 a day, although the number of homes available to rent is increasing. TwentyEA, part of the TwentyCi group, says 44,000 properties have left the sector so far in the third quarter, with daily departures at their highest since its records began in 2016. […]

Hi, My query is the following for a relative: The situation he and his wife had a number of now ended tenancies all more than 6 years ago. His wife passed away about 6 and a half years ago. However, they still are listed as ‘active’ and deposits are ‘protected’ with the scheme mydeposits. The […]

Despite mortgage volatility, buyer activity has bounced back from August into September. Rightmove’s latest House Price Index reveals that average newly listed asking prices rose by 0.7% (+£2,441) this month to £367,440, the first monthly increase since May. September’s above-average price rise for this time of year could be an early sign of the usual […]

Hi, My sister has inherited a retirement flat that is impossible to sell and the running costs are expensive. We have decided to rent the flat to help with the costs. However, the leaseholder, who already charges each of the 82 flats £600 a year ground rent, wants £125 to grant permission to sublet plus […]

London landlords are attracting wealthy overseas families who want to rent before choosing where to buy, according to a lettings agency. Benham and Reeves say relocating families use the time to assess neighbourhoods, schools and their daily commute before committing to a purchase. Its director, Marc von Grundherr, says this brings prospective tenants to areas […]

Propertymark has warned that proposed new council tax bands in Scotland would place an additional tax burden on homeowners, describing the plans as “simply tinkering with a system that needs fundamental reform”. The property industry body has responded to the Scottish government’s consultation on introducing higher council tax bands for high-value properties. The proposals would […]

A rent schedule shows what is due. A cash-flow plan shows whether the business can meet its commitments when receipts arrive late, or costs interrupt an otherwise profitable month. A property can produce a respectable annual surplus and still leave its owner short of cash when a bill falls due. That matters particularly if the […]

A new House of Lords inquiry gives landlords and their advisers an opportunity to explain what a workable tax-correction process should look like. Written evidence is invited by 5pm BST on 11 October 2026. Reliable rental accounts depend on more than keeping receipts. Landlords also need a clear way to reconcile figures, investigate discrepancies and […]