The Housing Ombudsman has slammed housing associations and councils for having “no justification for the conditions some residents have endured” when failing to repair faulty windows. A new report revealed widespread failures to carry out risk assessments, with one case involving a London council that left multiple windows unrepaired for three years, including one in […]

The Scottish government must recognise the vital role the private rented sector (PRS) plays in the housing market, says leading estate agent. DJ Alexander Scotland says the Scottish PRS has played a crucial role in providing homes in Scotland. The estate agent is now urging the government to work with the PRS to tackle Scotland’s […]

Fed-up landlord Wilson Chowdhry has launched a petition on the UK Parliament website, urging the government to introduce stricter regulations for letting agents. His petition calls for an independent regulator with enforcement powers, mandatory licensing, recognised qualifications and transparent fee structures to protect landlords and tenants. The move follows Mr Chowdhry’s year-long battle against an […]

The Rise of Landlord Incorporation and Why It Became So Popular Landlord incorporation is not a new concept, but the past decade has seen it move from a niche planning strategy to a mainstream conversation. Thousands of portfolio landlords who had operated successfully as individuals or partnerships suddenly began asking the same question: Should I […]

When landlords first enquire about a P118 Consultation, one of the most common questions they ask is: “How much will the total cost of your recommendations be?” It is a fair question. However, it is not one we can answer in advance. Every P118 Consultation begins with a much more important question. What would it […]

Despite pledging to ban no-fault evictions on day one of a Labour government, new figures reveal 11,400 households were removed by bailiffs due to Section 21. According to figures from the Ministry of Justice, 30,000 Section 21 no-fault eviction notices were issued by private landlords in England during July 2024 and June 2025, meaning around […]

Landlords remain apprehensive over the impact of the Renters’ Rights Bill and don’t plan to invest in the private rented sector (PRS) in the short-term, according to a report. Findings by JLL, a property consultancy firm, reveal that half of landlords (50%) say the Renters’ Rights Bill will discourage them from investing. The firm also […]

A letting agency warns landlords avoid letting out leasehold flats due to EPC C targets and service charge challenges. A survey by Leaders Roman Group (LRG) reveals that 58% of flats let by landlords are leasehold, but over a third of landlords (34%) now say they actively avoid letting leasehold flats because of leasehold-related issues […]

A council has warned its council tenants about ‘cold-callers’ attempting to enter properties by pretending to be council officers. Mansfield District Council claims it has seen evidence of door-knocking cold-callers touting for business on behalf of law firms, targeting tenants on council estates. The callers falsely claim they are from the council and say they […]

A legal expert warns landlords who “go it alone” in defending a rent repayment order risk financial and reputational disaster. That’s the view of Des Taylor from Landlord Licensing & Defence, who says that without rock-solid evidence and specialist representation, defending a rent repayment order is a recipe for disaster. The firm warns that losing […]

New data released by mydeposits, shared with and in part produced by the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) every six months across all three government-backed schemes, offer a transparent picture of how tenancy deposits are managed and returned. The statistics show that tenants receive all or part of their deposit back in […]

Whole of Life Insurance for Landlords How to keep your portfolio bankable when life happens. Picture the scene. Your portfolio is humming along, rents are in, the portfolio is running smoothly, and your family is comfortable with the plan. Then life happens. A key owner dies, lenders want clarity, cash is tight while probate drags […]

Inheritance Tax is a permanent risk for landlords, and it tends to strike at the worst possible time. Executors face tight deadlines, lenders look for repayment plans, and families are asked to make big decisions without cash. The goal is not to “beat” IHT. The goal is to pay it on time without selling good […]

A former Tory cabinet minister has defended landlords renting out their properties at market price. David Gauke, former Justice Secretary, has argued in Conservative Home the anti-landlord political climate means rent controls are being discussed as a solution to the housing crisis. He claimed that rent prices are not the problem, but a symptom caused […]

When I moved into my flat 11 months ago, I was working full time in a local hair salon. In my spare hours I wrote a small blog, just for fun. The blog unexpectedly took off and within a year it is now making enough money for me to leave the salon and focus on […]

Nine in ten landlords reported making a profit, but many spend a significant portion of their gross rental income maintaining their properties, Paragon Bank claims. Whilst some landlords reported making a profit, a survey by the bank reveals profits have fallen for landlords dealing with tenant problems such as eviction and rent arrears. The bank […]

As students receive their A-level results today, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) is calling on the government to protect the student housing market. The NRLA, along with a coalition of student housing providers,  are urging MPs to support an amendment that would let all student landlords reclaim their properties at the end of each […]

The number of landlords offering properties for rent falls to its lowest level in five years, claims the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Its UK Residential Survey for July reveals whilst tenant demand remains steady, the lack of supply continues to fall and rent prices will continue to rise in the coming months. Respondents […]

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has claimed he’s fixing London’s housing crisis by delivering 8,000 new homes, despite the figure falling far short of his own target. Mr Khan announced his Land Fund project will deliver 8,000 new homes for Londoners five years ahead of the 2030 target. However, the City Hall Conservatives have accused the […]

Accord and Landbay have announced updates to their buy-to-let mortgage products to help landlords. The lenders say the new offerings will help landlords access better options and more competitive rates and borrowing choices. The news comes after the Bank of England cut interest rates last week to 4%, the lowest level in two years. Better […]

The Renters’ Rights Bill could have a detrimental effect on the PRS as landlords leave the market and rents continue to rise, according to a tenant referencing firm. The latest HomeLet rental index reveals average UK rents increased to £1,313 in July 2025, up 0.4% month-on-month. HomeLet warns that although the Renters’ Rights Bill is […]