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The Apartment That Became a Cat Colony

12th September 2025

This piece is part of our International Bizarre Landlord Stories series. Today’s story was first reported in Canada. A landlord attending a flat in Ontario for what should have been a routine inspection was met with the sound of meows echoing through the corridor. On opening the door, it became clear why. The tenant had […]

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New rent increase rules could affect landlord income warns letting agency

12th September 2025

A letting agency has warned of challenges under new rent increase rules, which will affect landlord income. Under the Renters’ Rights Bill, landlords will only be able to raise rent once every 12 months using a Section 13 notice and must give two months’ notice before an increase. Leaders Roman Group (LRG) says that rent […]

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Landlord yields equal a decade high

12th September 2025

The average rental yield for landlords has bounced back to equal a 10-year high, research reveals. According to market analyst Pegasus Insight, the average return on a rental property has climbed to 6.5% – equalling the previous high recorded in late 2024. Data from this year’s second quarter shows a big regional divide in yields […]

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Landlord tax reforms enabled a claimed 1.1 million first-time property purchases

12th September 2025

Government tax policies targeting private landlords have enabled 1.1 million households to secure their first property purchases, research claims. A study by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation found that taxes on individual landlords and higher stamp duty charges for additional properties, implemented from 2016 onwards, have fundamentally altered Britain’s housing landscape. The foundation’s policy adviser Darren […]

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Mystic Mortar Landlord Horoscope 12 Sep 2025

12th September 2025

Mystic Mortar’s Landlord Horoscope Edition: Friday 12 September 2025 Welcome, star-gazers and key-holders, to another week where the heavens whisper through rent rolls and the constellations shimmer above your properties. Step closer, for the stars have tales to tell of charm, caution, and cosmic opportunity in your landlord life. This week, Mercury in Libra squares […]

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Landlord repossessions surge ahead of the Renters’ Rights Bill implementation

11th September 2025

Landlord repossessions across England and Wales have rocketed in the past year, ahead of the Renters’ Rights Bill becoming law and scrapping Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions. An analysis by letting agency acquisition firm Dwelly shows a 6.8% national increase in repossessions compared to the previous year, while some towns recorded far sharper rises. Thurrock leads […]

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Atom bank study questions accuracy of EPC ratings

11th September 2025

The official methods for assessing household EPC emissions may be overstating the environmental impact of British homes by as much as half, a study reveals. According to Atom bank, its findings raise concerns about whether current tools can genuinely support the UK’s ambition to reach ‘Net Zero’. Working with Experian and Durham University, Atom compared […]

First 30 Days After A Landlord’s Death | Practical Playbook

11th September 2025

What To Do In The First 30 Days After A Landlord’s Death This guide gives you a clear first month plan so lenders stay calm, tenants see continuity, and the family keeps control. It is written for company directors, LLP members and executors who need to act now without creating problems later. Companion guides If […]

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YBS and MFS improve semi-commercial and BTL mortgage deals

11th September 2025

Two specialist landlord finance providers have revealed enhancements to their mortgage ranges to offer landlords more choice and flexibility. YBS Commercial Mortgages has announced a series of changes to its semi-commercial and buy to let offerings. The organisation is lifting the loan-to-value (LTV) threshold on its range for part-residential, part-commercial assets, with financing now available […]

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Buy to let investment booms in the Midlands and North – Paragon

11th September 2025

Landlords investing in rental property has shifted decisively towards the Midlands and northern regions, according to Paragon Bank. Data from the lender shows that landlords secured nearly half of new buy to let purchases with mortgages in the East and West Midlands, North West, North East and Yorkshire and Humber. That’s for the first half […]

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EICR and tenant debt?

11th September 2025

The 5-year EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) is about to run out on my rental property The tenant is in major debt and is unable to pay to get the debt cleared from the electricity meter (it’s a prepayment meter and showing £135 of debt). He is vulnerable and has bipolar issues. I have tried […]

The Tenant Who Took the Roof With Them

11th September 2025

This piece is part of our International Bizarre Landlord Stories series. Today’s story was first reported in Nigeria. In Lagos, a landlord was left speechless when he arrived to inspect a property after an eviction notice. The house was still standing but the corrugated iron roof was gone. According to reports, the departing tenant had […]

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House prices stall in August amid economic uncertainty

11th September 2025

House prices in England and Wales showed no shift from July to August, with a 0% rise between July and August, research reveals. That’s according to the latest e.surv chartered surveyors index which does reveal a 2.8% drop in values from 12 months previously. The stagnant monthly figures suggest recent downward pressure may be stabilising, […]

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Error in probate date of death valuation?

11th September 2025

Hi all, I’ve phoned the HMRC CGT tax office and spoken to the Probate court, and I am still stuck on what’s best to do. When my mum passed, 2 months ago, I stupidly used the valuation which the mortgage company had provided in a drive-by valuation prior to death (unsure how “prior” to death […]

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Landlords won’t be forced into Making Tax Digital – claims impact assessment

10th September 2025

The government has confirmed landlords will not be forced into signing up for  the controversial Making Tax Digital (MTD) scheme as its impact assessment reveals it could cost the landlord hundreds of pounds to do so. The government has released the impact assessment for Making Tax Digital, the scheme for Income Tax Self Assessment (ITSA). […]

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Council’s selective licensing team says landlords CAN break the rules

10th September 2025

Yes, you read the headline right, they really did. Basically, if another department of Nottingham City Council is breaking the rules and conditions, and as long as the council gets their selective licensing fee, it will let this flagrant breach happen. After all, everything has a price, doesn’t it? They say if it’s out of […]

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BTL lenders boost landlord options as remortgage activity grows

10th September 2025

Buy to let landlords have new deals to consider from two leading lenders as research shows more investors are looking to remortgage. United Trust Bank has removed all upper limits on landlord portfolio sizes so borrowers can mortgage up to six properties, with maximum lending increased to £2.5 million. Portfolio landlords will also find streamlined […]

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London’s property investment market loss shines as prices slide

10th September 2025

London’s housing market is losing its shine as real-terms values stall, leading landlords and investors to sell up, an analysis reveals. According to wealth management firm Rathbones, it has found that between 2016 and 2024, residential values in the capital increased by only 1.3% annually, well below the 3.8% rate of inflation. The poorer performing […]

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Why NACFB Membership Matters – Safeguarding Landlords When Borrowing

10th September 2025

Choosing the right broker can be the difference between securing finance and hitting a brick wall. With hundreds of lenders and products in the market, landlords need more than just introductions – they need protection. That is why NACFB membership matters. It gives landlords confidence that their broker is not only connected but also regulated […]

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Motion calls for MPs to be banned as landlords

10th September 2025

A left-wing MP has tabled an Early Day Motion (EDM) calling for MPs to be barred from being landlords while in office. Independent MP Zarah Sultana, who introduced the motion, claimed: “MPs should be focused on serving their constituents without the influence of financial interest.” The news comes after Labour was found to have the […]