Rightmove is introducing a new tool that lets people hunting for a place to live share their shortlisted homes with the friends or relatives they plan to move in with. It will, the platform says, mark a shift towards more collaborative property searching. The feature, called Shared Lists, is available to both renters and buyers. […]

Landlords are sounding the alarm over tax proposals, warning that the November Budget could deepen the country’s rental supply crisis if tax rises are introduced. The latest figures from Pegasus Insight show anxiety building across the private rented sector. It found that eight in 10 landlords describe the proposed National Insurance charge on rental income […]

As the Renters’ Rights Act approaches its commencement date, a property management company has outlined how much landlords should be setting aside for repairs and maintenance. Aduivo says landlords may need to spend close to a quarter of their rental income (23.6%) on maintenance. Landlords are also required to carry out regular safety checks, including […]

Rents along the Elizabeth line have surged ahead of the wider London market, with some commuter towns recording growth of more than 40% since the route opened in May 2023. Research from London lettings and estate agent Benham and Reeves shows that average rents near the line’s stations have risen by 13.3% over the past […]

Energy efficiency and sustainability have become central themes in the property market. For landlords, EPC regulations are not just a compliance issue – they increasingly shape lender appetite. Green finance products are also emerging, offering better terms for energy-efficient properties. But how do lenders really view EPC requirements, and what does this mean for landlords […]

A regional mayor is warning what he calls ‘rogue’ landlords that they will face severe repercussions if they ignore the Renters’ Rights Act. West Midlands’ mayor Richard Parker welcomed the legislation and promised the region would act swiftly to enforce the new rules, aiming to boost living standards and safety for people in private accommodation. […]

The landlord wanted to keep up with rising costs and decided to raise the rent. A quick letter was drafted and sent to the tenant giving 30 days’ notice of the new amount. The tenant refused to pay and sought advice. It turned out the notice was invalid — the tenancy agreement required a Section […]

Short-let properties are not the same as standard buy-to-lets from an insurer’s point of view. Higher guest turnover, longer unoccupied gaps, and additional amenities like hot tubs or log burners all change the risk profile. Many claims are declined because a landlord used a standard landlord policy for a property that was being advertised on […]

The flat had always been easy to let. But when the last tenant moved out, the landlord hit an unexpected roadblock. The EPC showed an F rating, below the minimum standard of E required for private rental properties in England and Wales. Until costly upgrades were completed, the property could not be legally let. The […]

Landlords are pinning their hopes on commonhold to cut rising costs and improve building management, research from Landbay reveals. It found that nearly half of respondents (46%), said they were banking on lower service charges if commonhold is introduced. Many see the current model as bloated and opaque yet believe a reset could shift control […]

Critics of the Renters’ Rights Act have warned of a “six-month fire sale” as landlords rush to sell before the act comes into force. The government announced the Renters’ Rights Act will come into effect on 1 May 2026, with rules including landlords no longer being able to use Section 21 evictions, and fixed-term tenancies […]

Professional landlords are reshaping the market as they move into specialist buy to let products and complex portfolio strategies, Foundation Home Loans reveals. The lender’s latest quarterly research points to a sector that is shifting towards structured borrowing, targeted acquisitions and a more corporate approach to property investment. Foundation says that one in 10 landlords […]

The UK’s housing market is quickly cooling as a glut of properties for sale starts to drag down prices and sap confidence among buyers, new figures show. According to Home.co.uk, the shift is no longer confined to weaker areas with regions that recently propped up national growth are now struggling. For months, northern markets have […]

Like so many others on the forum are finding, the recent changes in the property rental market are forcing undesired changes, making it feel like a game of chess when trying to decide the way forward after 35 years of being a landlord. The latest conundrum concerns a property I purchased from my grandmother all […]

Of the landlords who have poured money into refurbishing their rental portfolios over the past few years, many say they regret making the investment, research reveals. According to Nationwide, the rush to upgrade kitchens, bathrooms and energy efficiency features has delivered uneven outcomes, but some projects have boosted yields. It says that nearly nine in […]

A Labour councillor in charge of housing at Southwark council has resigned over breaking selective licensing rules, the very rules Chancellor Rachel Reeves also broke. Councillor Michael Situ, admitted in a letter, two of his properties in Peckham did not have a selective licence. The news comes after Chancellor Rachel Reeves broke the rules in […]

The Prime Minister claims the Renters’ Rights Act will “put more power into the hands of renters who have had to stand for unfair behaviour for too long.” Writing in the Big Issue, Sir Keir Starmer, says the “vast majority of landlords provide a respectable and reasonable service” but claims the system needs to be […]

Average seller asking prices for homes have slipped by 1.8% this month, dragging the national figure to £364,833 and signalling an unusually sharp November slowdown, Rightmove reveals. It says the drop is the steepest November house price fall since 2012 with a crowded market and nervousness over the coming Budget affecting confidence. Sellers are cutting […]

Scottish landlords are increasing rents at a faster pace than anywhere else in Great Britain because of rent controls reshaping the market, Hamptons reveals. Its analysis suggests the policy designed to restrain price growth has instead encouraged annual increases. Drawing on data from across the Connells group, it found that 67% of Scottish landlords with […]

The buy to let mortgage market is still seeing major specialist lenders unveiling rate cuts, revamping criteria and fresh lending structures. Foundation Home Loans is rolling out new two-year discount products and trimming prices across its existing range. The lender has introduced no ERC discounts linked to Bank Base Rate and reduced the cost of […]

One of the biggest hurdles landlords face in 2025 is passing lender stress tests. Even if your property generates a solid rental profit, the way lenders calculate affordability can make or break a mortgage application. The key factor is whether the lender uses a 145% coverage rule (common in personal borrowing) or a 125% coverage […]