The UK’s rents slipped in December to leave annual growth muted as landlords tread carefully ahead of May’s implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act. According to the latest HomeLet Rental Index, average rents fell to £1,317 last month, down 1.5% from November. Despite the monthly dip, prices remain 2.6% higher than a year earlier. Excluding […]

Non-HMO landlords are allocating around 25% of their gross rental income to their portfolio running expenses, with HMO operators reporting figures close to 45%, research reveals. According to Pegasus Insight, those proportions mark a big rise in maintenance and repairs, which now represent between 31% and 39% of overall expenditure. Average annual costs have reached […]

The tenant took a 12-month lease from 24/03/2017 and served notice to quit on 10/02/2018, effective 23/03/2018. The deposit, in the sum of £1,920, was registered with The Deposit Protection Service (DPS) on 27/03/2017. The rent due on 23/02/2018 was not paid. The tenant agreed that this amount could be deducted from the deposit, leaving […]

On the surface, two landlords submitted similar applications for commercial finance. Yet one was rejected outright while the other sailed through to approval. What made the difference? This case study highlights the importance of preparation, presentation, and broker expertise in determining outcomes. Case 1 – The Rejected Application A landlord applied directly to a lender […]

Happy new year! We’re back and ready to go, and for many landlords who waited until this year to start selling, this means getting ahead of the curve. With just 4 months to go until the Renters’ Rights Act becomes law, and the news that there might be many more hits to landlords by 2027, […]

Small landlords who care about their tenants will sell up in 2026 and be replaced by “money-motivated landlords” due to new regulations, claims legal experts. The Daily Telegraph reports mounting regulations, such as the Renters’ Rights Act, will see small landlords exit due to high costs and increased council powers. Under the Renters’ Rights Act, […]

The government has announced £20 million in legal support and advice for tenants facing eviction. The government claim the funding will help those at risk of eviction and debt to “get the help they need before they end up in court”. Propertymark says long-term reform of the housing justice system is needed to tackle the […]

Scotland’s biggest registered social landlord has begun buying homes across Glasgow to boost the city’s supply of affordable housing. Wheatley Homes Glasgow is using funding from the Scottish Government and backing from Glasgow City Council. The programme will see each property being refurbished before being offered at social rent to households facing urgent need. The […]

Paragon has rolled out a new range of bank base rate tracker buy to let mortgages, pitching them as a more flexible option for landlords navigating a shifting interest rate landscape. The products track the Bank of England base rate and crucially come with no early repayment charges. That means landlords can move away at […]

Hello, My tenant, aged 60, moved into the property in May 2022 as a sole tenant.  He has been a good tenant and the house is kept in good condition. I became aware his girlfriend had moved in around April 2025 when I did an inspection visit. We had a discussion about the need to […]

Underinsurance is one of the most expensive mistakes a landlord can make. If your sum insured is too low, insurers can apply the average clause and reduce any claim in the same proportion that you are underinsured. The reduction can hit every part of the claim – buildings repairs, contents, and sometimes loss of rent […]

A London council has been accused of poor timing and clumsy execution after landlord licensing adverts appeared across the Tube network before an early bird discount ends. One Property118 reader, Richard, questioned the coincidence, saying: “Wandsworth council has posted landlord licensing ads on the Tube, just days before the ‘early bird’ offer expires! Coincidence?” According […]

UK house price growth lost pace at the end of 2025, with annual inflation slowing to 0.6% in December from 1.8% a month earlier, Nationwide’s latest index reveals. The average home is now worth £271,068 and the slowdown marks the weakest annual rate since April 2024. In comparison, prices were rising at 4.7% in December […]

In 2026, mortgage brokers play a more important role than ever in helping landlords navigate the complex buy-to-let market. With stricter affordability rules, changing lender appetites and new product innovations, going directly to lenders is rarely the most effective option. This article explains why specialist brokers matter, what they can do that landlords often cannot, […]

Rental stock from households taking in lodgers is barely rising despite intense pressure across the housing market, research reveals. Growth in the number of rooms available to rent in people’s homes increased by just 1.5% in the past year. Previously, it had surged by 19%, the flatshare platform SpareRoom says, and it now wants a […]

Some areas of the UK have outperformed the wider market, showing strong house price growth, according to new figures. Research by eXp estate agents reveals that, despite periods of uncertainty surrounding the Autumn Budget, the housing market has remained resilient, with certain areas experiencing notable price increases. According to the data, the average UK house […]

Two-thirds of the UK’s landlords are still planning to invest in the PRS this year, even as uncertainty over tax and costs weighs on confidence, a new survey reveals. Lendlord’s latest research reveals that 66% of landlords intend to acquire, refinance or refurbish properties in 2026. Acquisition tops the list of planned actions, with 23% […]

The UK property market is changing in ways that matter. Legislation is tightening, lending conditions are shifting, and the margin for error is smaller than it has been for many investors in years. Strategies that worked before now need adjusting. 2026 will favour property investors who are informed, prepared, and willing to adapt early. Why […]

Well, thank goodness 2025 is over! It was bumpier than even I imagined but what will 2026 bring? More of the same, I fear. I think 2025 will go down as the year the UK’s private rented sector finally cracked, not because of one single blow, but because the cumulative weight of bad policies, hostile […]

Rent rises and increased costs for landlords due to regulatory changes will dominate 2026, according to an estate agent. Jackson-Stops predicts 2026 will see rent increases as the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force on 1 May 2026. The estate agents also believe house prices will increase between 2% and 3%. Cumulative impact of regulatory […]

Another London council is preparing to roll out a major expansion of its landlord licensing scheme from March, even though it had claimed that ‘the majority of landlords do a good job’ before the consultation began. The announcement comes after recent similar decisions by Wandsworth, Islington and Westminster City Council, plus consultation announcements in Croydon […]