The government has set out plans to tackle poor conditions in temporary accommodation. Speaking in Parliament, homelessness minister Alison McGovern claimed the government would include a new national target to eliminate the unlawful use of B&Bs. The government also announced plans to apply the Decent Homes Standard to temporary accommodation. Take action against councils who […]

Housing delivery in England is heading for a steep fall, with the next two years looking particularly tough, a Savills forecast reveals. It warns that annual completions will average just 167,500 between now and 2029/30, barely more than half the government’s 300,000-home target. The firm’s projections suggest 837,500 homes will be completed across the five-year […]

Homes with more efficient EPC ratings have a limited impact on house prices, according to new data. Data from Nationwide reveals that a more energy-efficient property rated A or B attracts a modest 1.6% premium compared to a similar property rated D. The news comes as the government have proposed all private rented sector properties […]

A firm has warned that minor licensing mistakes can cost landlords thousands of pounds after successfully overturning a £19,500 financial penalty. London Property Licensing reveals it advised on a case in which a housing officer from Waltham Forest Council inspected a flat and found it was being rented to three friends without the correct licence, […]

For many years, landlords have referred to “Stamp Duty” as though it were a single UK tax. In reality, that is no longer the case. Today, there are three separate property transaction taxes operating across the United Kingdom, each with its own legislation, rates and reliefs. The differences can be significant, particularly for portfolio landlords […]

The reform debate is moving quickly and consumers are increasingly asking what commonhold is, what it changes and what it does not change. For many years, the practical answer was that commonhold was an alternative form of property ownership which existed in law but rarely appeared in transactions. It was introduced more than two decades […]

The property industry came together in force to raise £15,000 for a North London hospice at a sold-out fundraising event. Hosted by Paul Shamplina, founder of Rumble with the Agents and Landlord Action, the evening featured live boxing bouts, a three-course dinner, a raffle, an auction and a range of fundraising activities. Since its launch […]

Nearly nine in 10 property investors are increasing spending on sustainable property features as energy costs, extreme weather and tougher standards shape investment decisions. Handelsbanken’s fifth annual Property Investor Report found that 89% of investors are allocating more money to sustainability measures across their portfolios. The research surveyed 200 property investors, property management professionals and […]

Renters are still facing affordability concerns, as the cost of deposits and high property prices continue to block many from achieving home ownership, according to new research. Data from Barclays’ Property Insight report shows that price is the top priority for Gen Z when looking for a home (24%), while location is the aspect most […]

Post 2016, house prices across the UK show a stark regional divide, according to new research. Data from Yopa reveals that although average UK house prices have risen by 37.7% since June 2016, growth has been far from evenly distributed, with many traditionally more affordable markets outperforming southern England over the past decade. The analysis […]

Landlords and letting agents are being urged to remain compliant with new data protection requirements. Under the Data (Use and Access) Act, those handling personal data must have a policy in place for dealing with complaints about the use of personal information. While such complaints are rare in the private rented sector, landlords are being […]

Rent growth in Scotland has slowed to its lowest annual rate for a decade, with the average monthly cost rising by £10. The increase came in well below inflation, though tenants in several areas still faced rises of nearly 5%. The average private rent reached £1,009 a month in May, up 1% from June 2025, […]

Landlords could secure more exposure for homes in areas that renters miss when searching by postcode alone, a new AI firm claims. The AI-powered property platform nHabit has been launched to take on Rightmove and Zoopla. It will do so by allowing tenants to describe the kind of place they want to live in ordinary, […]

Hello, Andy Burnham has been reported to be considering replacing council tax and stamp duty with a new tax based on property values. Under the proposal, the tax would be paid by property owners rather than tenants. Owner-occupiers would reportedly pay 0.48% of the property’s value each year, while landlords, overseas owners and second-home owners […]

Paragon Bank, ModaMortgages and Darlington Building Society have announced changes to their buy to let ranges, covering tracker mortgages, upfront fees and application requirements. Paragon has expanded its Bank Base Rate (BBR) tracker range by introducing switch and further advance products for existing customers. The switch range is available at up to 80% loan-to-value, while […]

The government claims the Renters’ Rights Act provides councils with strong enforcement powers to crack down on rental discrimination. Under the act, it is illegal for landlords and letting agents to discriminate against prospective tenants who receive benefits or have children, with fines of up to £7,000 for those who break the rules. The news […]

Landlords expect to spend an average of £11,713 on each property that needs to reach an EPC C rating, leaving many with a bill they already regard as financially unviable. Research from Pegasus Insight found that 60% of landlords own at least one property rated below EPC C, creating a potentially substantial demand for finance […]

Hello, I would appreciate other landlords’ views on a dispute I am having with my letting agent – a well-known national chain. I have used them to manage my property for about four years and currently pay approximately £350 a month in management charges. There have been several previous service issues, but the handling of […]

Nine in 10 landlords believe the balance of power in the private rented sector has moved in favour of tenants during the past two years, according to research from LRG. However, 25% of tenants still believe landlords have the upper hand. The firm’s Spring 2026 Lettings Report, based on responses from 650 landlords and tenants […]

Now that Making Tax Digital (‘MTD’) for Income Tax is live, the question we hear from landlords more than any other is some version of this: “What happens if I get a quarter wrong?” People picture one slip of the keyboard locking them into a mistake, or a penalty landing because a figure was out […]

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’ll have seen the news that Keir Starmer has announced he will resign as Labour leader. Predictably, speculation has already begun about who will replace him and what it might mean for the economy, housing market and property investors. But as property investors, I think there is a […]