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Construction worker laying bricks as London housebuilding faces criticism under Sadiq Khan’s policies

Sadiq Khan criticised as London housebuilding plummets

4th August 2025

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has come under fire from housing developers for setting impossible housing targets, as the number of new homes in the capital plummets. According to The Telegraph, Mr Khan’s targets require private housebuilders to make 35% of homes within each development affordable. However, housebuilders say the targets are “too high and difficult […]

Modern student bedroom with desk, shelving, and large window overlooking city rooftops.

PBSA investment soars but supply issues remain

4th August 2025

The UK’s purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) market experienced a robust second quarter with £830 million of investment, Knight Frank reports. This surge contributes to a first-half total of £1.6 billion, surpassing the long-term average of £1.1 billion and signalling a strong start to the year. Despite challenges such as regulatory delays, post-pandemic recovery and high […]

Woman hides behind blood-splattered book under stage lights, symbolizing violent-themed play at Edinburgh Fringe.

Landlord hate fuels disgraceful Edinburgh Fringe play

1st August 2025

Private landlords will find little to laugh about in a so-called comedy entitled ‘How to Kill Your Landlord’ which will be performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this month. The sick theatre play, which claims to be a mix of “Crime and Punishment meets Home Alone” will supposedly show the difficulties of renting. Obviously, from […]

Derelict bedroom symbolising unsafe conditions in unlicensed London HMOs

BBC investigation reveals London’s unlicensed HMO crisis

1st August 2025

A BBC probe airing tonight (Friday) reveals a surge in unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across London, exposing tenants to hazardous and cramped living conditions. Reporter Tarah Welsh delves into the capital’s shadowy rental sector, meeting residents trapped in properties lacking basic amenities, legal agreements or personal space. The BBC says that its evidence […]

Bathroom with severe damp and mould on the wall highlighting poor housing standards.

Five councils slammed by regulator for poor housing standards

1st August 2025

Five local authorities in England have been reprimanded by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) for lapses in meeting consumer standards. East Suffolk Council, Ipswich Borough Council, Leicester City Council, North Kesteven District Council and Redditch Borough Council each received a C3 grading, indicating critical shortcomings that demand immediate action to improve tenant living conditions. […]

Electrical socket fire with checklist symbolising landlord safety compliance

Industry body offers guidance to help landlords meet electrical safety rules

1st August 2025

An industry body has launched new support for landlords carrying out electrical safety checks. The Electrical Safety Roundtable (ESR) has published a guidance checklist to help private landlords find a qualified and competent electrician to carry out an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR). The support comes as the first wave of EICRs is due to […]

Workshop banner with Guillaume Black and Kevin Whelan promoting property investment event

Find and Fund Property Deals Faster – Free Live Workshop

1st August 2025

Hi, I’m Kevin Whelan, Founder of WealthBuilders, and I’d like to personally invite you to a live workshop I’m co-hosting Guillaume Black, Co-Founder of Property Filter. Find it / Fund it: The Complete Implementation Workshop Tuesday, 5th August 2025 10AM – 1PM (Live on Zoom) This session is specifically for property investors who are tired […]

Person stressed over bills and debt paperwork, highlighting financial struggles of private renters

Charity warns Renters’ Rights Bill won’t solve affordability crisis

1st August 2025

A charity claims the Renters’ Rights Bill will not be enough to fix the affordability crisis. In response to figures from Rightmove, which reveal rents are £417 a month higher than five years ago, StepChange Debt Charity says private renters are facing a sharp squeeze on household finances. The charity claims housing costs are a […]

Distressed woman sitting with suitcases outside home, highlighting impact of housing legislation

Landlord warns government legislation will leave tenants homeless

1st August 2025

A landlord in Andover warns government legislation will make tenants homeless as landlords leave the private rented sector. Speaking to the Andover Advertiser, landlord Maureen Treadwell calls on the government to focus on punishing bad landlords rather than good ones. Ms Treadwell’s comments echo Property118’s interview with Paul Cunningham, chief executive of the Eastern Landlords […]

Circular glass office building with "BANNED" stamped across it, symbolising ban on upward-only rent reviews

Commercial landlords face uncertainty over ban on upward-only rent reviews

1st August 2025

Experts have slammed the Labour government’s decision to ban upward-only rent reviews in commercial leases. The government have announced under the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, commercial landlords will be banned from adding increase-only rent review clauses to new contracts. The clauses, which typically occur every three to five years in a lease, allow […]

Handshake symbolizing NatWest and Landbay buy-to-let mortgage partnership

NatWest and Landbay launch BTL mortgage partnership for professional landlords

1st August 2025

NatWest Group has announced a tie-up with Landbay to launch its first buy to let mortgage offerings aimed at professional landlords. NatWest will be leveraging Landbay’s established platform and extensive broker network to fund a range of mortgage products under the Landbay brand. Nigel Davey, the head of buy to let at NatWest Group, said […]

Expert panel promoting debate on the Renters’ Rights Bill for UK landlords and property investors

Landlords: Are You Ready for the Rental Shake-Up Or Are You Sleepwalking Into Trouble?

1st August 2025

The government’s private rented sector shake-up is moving faster than many landlords realise. And unless you’re crystal clear on what’s coming next and how to adapt. You could be facing some very costly consequences. That’s why I’m teaming up with Simon Zutshi (founder of property investors network) and Dawn Bennett (lettings compliance expert at Concentric […]

Pile of discarded fridges and waste dumped in front garden of empty house

Landlord fined nearly £1,000 for ignoring fly-tipping mess

31st July 2025

A landlord has been fined £956 after neglecting to clear a pile of discarded fridges and other debris from a small garden at his rented property. The issue came to light in September 2024 when council officers discovered the unsightly heap in the front garden of the landlord’s empty home. Despite repeated attempts by the […]

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Report challenges myths of greedy rich landlords amid pressure of regulations

31st July 2025

Despite the media narrative of landlords lining their pockets with cash, more than half (51%) of individual private landlords report gross income of less than £10,000, according to Savills. The research by Savills, which looks at unincorporated landlords and those who hold property in their personal name rather than a limited company, reveals less than […]

Two people sit together in a rainy tent encampment, highlighting the risk of homelessness for renters.

Landlords selling up is putting tenants at risk of homelessness – NRLA

31st July 2025

A sharp rise in landlords selling their properties has left thousands of private renters in England at risk of homelessness, government figures reveal. The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has analysed the data and found there has been a 19% jump in households seeking council support to avoid losing their homes between late 2024 and […]

Houses with sticky notes labeled "Location" and a spinning wheel symbolizing postcode lottery in housing.

Renters face a ‘postcode lottery’ in housing standards enforcement – Claim

31st July 2025

Renters across England are grappling with a postcode lottery when asking councils to deal with substandard housing, research reveals. The New Economics Foundation (NEF) says there’s a critical shortage of enforcement officers, leaving tenants in some regions with little recourse against hazardous living conditions. The study reveals that, on average, each enforcement officer in England […]

Businessperson holding a cracked house model symbolizing Norwich City Council housing company liquidation

Council slammed for lack of leadership after housing company collapses

31st July 2025

Norwich City Council’s Labour-run cabinet has come under fire for a “lack of oversight and direction” after putting its housing company into liquidation. The council ran Lion Homes to build more affordable homes in the city, but the company lost millions of pounds over several years. Labour councillor Cali Harper claims it is now cheaper […]

Student walking through university campus at sunset, symbolising rising student rent costs across UK cities

University rents vary by £11,000 across the top institutions

31st July 2025

Data from SpareRoom is highlighting the stark contrast in rents across top university cities – with potential savings of nearly £11,000 over a three-year degree. Sheffield emerges as the most budget-friendly city among the top 20 non-London universities, with average monthly room rents, including bills, at £520. This translates to £6,240 annually, an impressive £228 […]