The proportion of foreign-owned buy to let businesses in the UK has grown significantly, with research revealing one in five new companies was founded by overseas investors this year. That compares with 13% in 2016 as Indian investors lead the way, setting up 684 new firms, followed closely by Nigerians who launched 647. Now specialist […]

September sees the highest number of homes listed this year, according to a new report. Data by estate agency eXP reveals September saw a notable surge in market activity with the firm recording an average of 81 new properties listed every day over the course of the month, the highest daily level seen across each […]

This piece is part of our International Bizarre Landlord Stories series. Today’s story was first reported in the United Kingdom. Some properties surprise on viewing. This one leaves you speechless. Behind a traditional exterior, the main living space had been converted into a full indoor skatepark. Visitors stepped straight into a wooden bowl with vert […]

The UK’s renters are much happier renting directly from landlords than from a letting agent or BTR companies, a survey reveals. The poll questioned more than 3,000 private tenants across the country and found 70% of those renting from individual landlords rated their experience as positive. Only 60% of tenants using letting agents felt the […]

An industry body has warned that strict EPC C targets for Scotland’s private rented sector could worsen the housing crisis. The Scottish Property Federation (SPF) welcomes measures to improve energy efficiency but says the Scottish government must provide more support for landlords to meet the EPC C targets. The government has proposed that all private […]

Hello student landlords, It may be too early as the Renters’ Rights Bill has not yet passed into legislation, but has anyone already altered their student tenancy agreements for the 2026/27 academic year? Bearing in mind that the proposed new Renters’ Rights Act may well be passed by July 2026, students will be starting to […]

More lenders are rolling out competitive buy to let products to attract landlords with Aldermore, HSBC, ModaMortgages and Fleet Mortgages announcing new deals and rate adjustments. Aldermore has introduced two new limited-edition buy to let products, both at 75% loan-to-value (LTV) with no fees. The first, aimed at individual and company landlords with single residential […]

More than two-thirds of the UK’s landlords have caught tenants letting out their homes without consent, research reveals. However, according to Direct Line business insurance, many of them say they are open to subletting if approached first. The insurer says it found that 68% of landlords had discovered their property being rented out by tenants […]

A law firm has warned that a lack of clarity around pet provisions in the Renters’ Rights Bill could lead landlords to avoid tenants with pets. Irwin Mitchell argues a lack of detail in the bill surrounding pets means landlords may find there are more issues than damage caused by pets, and there is no […]

This piece is part of our International Bizarre Landlord Stories series. Today’s story was first reported in the United Kingdom. Landlords are often braced for garden neglect, from overgrown grass to abandoned furniture. What one British landlord did not expect to find was a fully functioning rollercoaster winding its way through the back garden of […]

Mystic Mortar’s Landlord Horoscope Edition: Friday 3 October 2025 Welcome, star-gazers and key-holders, to another week where the skies sprinkle both promise and puzzles across your landlord journey. Gather close, for the stars whisper secrets of charm, caution and opportunity in the property realm. This week, the Sun in Libra joins Mercury and Venus, making […]

The Scottish Housing Bill has passed stage three and is expected to gain Royal Assent within weeks. The news has prompted a mixed reaction, with the Scottish Conservatives arguing the bill will do nothing to tackle the housing emergency in Scotland. Under the bill, ministers will have the power to implement a system of long-term […]

Letting agents could see their earnings plummet by more than a quarter when the Renters’ Rights Bill takes effect, one firm says. According to Goodlord, contract renewals currently generate 27% of typical agency income. However, the proposed elimination of fixed-term tenancies under the Renters’ Rights Bill threatens to wipe out this substantial revenue stream entirely. […]

House prices increased by 0.5% in September, as price growth remained steady, according to the Nationwide House Price Index. The data shows, on an annual basis, the average house price rose by 2.2%, up from a 2.1% annual growth rate in August. The average UK house price now stands at £271,005. Ongoing uncertainties in the […]

Landlords across England and Wales are continuing to benefit from strong returns, with most regions reporting annual improvements in yields and only two areas experiencing slight falls. That’s according to Fleet Mortgages’ Q3 2025 Buy to Let Rental Barometer which reveals that the North East leads the way with yields averaging 9%. It’s followed by […]

A letting agency claims landlords are not leaving the private rented sector but rather adapting to changes. The Leaders Roman Group (LRG) report finds that 60% of landlords intend to maintain their portfolios, while 22% are considering exiting the market. LRG says these decisions are driven by rising operating costs rather than a lack of […]

Nearly six in 10 landlords (57%) operate without any after-hours support for maintenance, management or urgent tenant issues, research reveals. The findings from property management firm Adiuvo found that only a third (33%) of landlords have comprehensive out-of-hours support in place. A further 10% rely on limited cover restricted to specific times, leaving a large […]

HM Land Registry is urging landlords to sign up to its free property alerts service after a surge in property scams. According to the Land Registry, the service has already prevented more than £59 million worth of fraudulent transactions. The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) is also urging landlords to sign up to the service […]

I bought my first BTL in a corner of SE London in September 2012 for £132,500. It was a repossession and in a terrible mess, but the mess was superficial and I soon had it done up with a new kitchen and a new bathroom. The mortgage was £79,500 (60% LTV), and with various fees […]

This piece is part of our International Bizarre Landlord Stories series. Today’s story was first reported in the United States. Most landlords expect wear and tear from tenants, but one American landlord returned to their property only to find the entire downstairs had been stripped of furniture, carpets, and even interior doors. The tenants had […]

Despite Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook claiming the Renters’ Rights Bill is “fit for purpose”, a report by an influential committee tells a different story. In answer to a written question about the impact the Renters’ Rights Bill will have on the supply of private rental properties, Mr Pennycook denied the bill would have a harmful […]