As the saying goes: one step forward, two steps back. Just as we thought we were getting out of the danger zone, this week’s shot to the jugular kicked off with the resurfacing of videos referencing Prime Minister Keir Starmer claiming that landlords “do not qualify as working people.” It was the scandal of last […]

All private landlords know the PRS is under siege, and Labour’s latest madcap tax proposals are pouring fuel on an already smouldering housing crisis. Chancellor Rachel Reeves, backed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is reportedly gearing up for a tax raid on landlords, targeting rental income and capital gains to plug a growing budget deficit. […]

HMRC has revealed that 24% of UK landlords plan to sell part of their rental property holdings within the next year, with this figure rising to 33% over the next five years. In its study, HMRC also found that 53% of landlords have no intention of selling their properties in the same period. The research […]

First-time buyers have significantly increased their presence, capturing a larger slice of mortgage applications in 2024, research reveals. According to Alexander Hall, a mortgage adviser, new entrants to the property market are capitalising on a more supportive economic landscape. Its data reveals that first-time buyer mortgage applications accounted for 28.7% of its total activity last […]

The housing market in Britain is grappling with a complex landscape as asking rents see an annualised decline of 1.8%, largely driven by a sharp downturn in London. According to Home.co.uk’s latest Asking Prices Index which reveals that the capital’s rental market is under strain. Only nine of its 33 boroughs are showing any growth […]

Is it me, or is there a sudden flood of companies touting for business under the ECO4 flag? I have been approached by a Midlands based company (listed as Trustmark approved) stating they can get more insulation fitted in a house currently occupied by a benefit family (EPC E). Loft and internal wall insulation, plus […]

Cardiff has emerged as the UK’s leading city for shared living, with 16.9% of its listed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) already secured by tenants, a study reveals. According to COHO, an HMO management platform, the Welsh capital outpaces other major cities, with London trailing at 13.1% and Brighton at 12.2%. The research, which examined […]

For-Profit Registered Providers (FPRPs) are now controlling 43,100 homes and that figure is projected to triple by 2030, Savills says. The property consultancy adds that this booming sector is attracting a diverse pool of investors keen to secure stable, long-term returns while addressing the nation’s housing shortage. The consultancy is highlighting the sector’s evolution, noting […]

As more student landlords exit the market, the Renters’ Rights Bill risks leaving students worse off, warns a leading industry figure. In an exclusive video interview with Property118, ARLA Propertymark regional executive for Cornwall, Sophie Lang, warns more student landlords are leaving the market than ever before. Sophie also explains that it’s unfair for purpose-built […]

A platform dedicated to property investment and finance has introduced LendlordAI, an innovative suite of artificial intelligence tools crafted to assist landlords and investors. The technology from Lendlord is accessible to all registered users and it streamlines tasks from identifying promising deals to overseeing property portfolios. The AI-driven features aim to save time and enhance […]

Scotland’s property taxes have surged to £699.1 million in the year ending April 2025, marking an 18.6% increase from the previous period. That’s according to DJ Alexander, the lettings and estate agency, who say the spike has been driven by the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT). That’s added £109.4 million to Scottish government coffers […]

London’s rental market is showing signs of stabilisation, with increased property supply and reduced competition among tenants, according to Foxtons. Its latest data for April 2025 highlight a 5% month-on-month surge in new listings, contributing to a 9% year-to-date increase compared to 2024. This growth in available properties to rent has alleviated concerns about landlord […]

Rents grew by 7.4% to reach £1,335 in the 12 months to April 2025, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) says. This marks a slight slowdown from the 7.7% growth recorded in the year to March 2025. In England, the North East experienced the steepest rental inflation at 9.4%, while Yorkshire and The Humber saw […]

A quarter (25%) of renters under 30 are considering moving back in with their parents to save money so they can buy a house – but this ambition to buy fades with age, a survey reveals. According to SpareRoom, there are mounting challenges facing renters in achieving homeownership. Its survey of 6,524 renters, found that […]

Warnings over the dangers of incorrectly throwing away disposable vapes could invalidate home insurance. But what does this mean for landlord insurance? Disposable vapes contain lithium batteries, which pose a serious fire risk. Previously, a property expert told Property118 about an incident where one landlord’s house was destroyed after a tenant had a serious issue […]

Generation Rent is calling for the new private rented sector database to include records of any previous eviction notices issued by landlords. The tenant group claims the database should include when a landlord has served a Section 8 eviction notice, which Generation Rent argues could be open to exploitation. Under the Renters’ Rights Bill, all […]

London’s local authorities say they are facing a severe financial challenge, with a new report projecting a £264 million reduction in council housing budgets over the next three years. London Councils says there is growing pressure on boroughs as management costs for social housing soar while revenue lags. It has published a report, ‘Crunch Point […]

Foundation Home Loans, MT Finance and Molo have announced enhancements designed to meet the evolving demands of landlords and intermediaries, by introducing new products, flexible criteria and competitive rate reductions. Foundation has expanded its Property Plus range to include short-term lets (STL), such as properties listed on Airbnb or used by contractors and remote workers. […]

The number of council homes being sold under the Right-to-Buy scheme is set to hit its highest level in two decades. More than 18,500 homes are expected to be sold off in 2025/26, the highest figure since 2005, according to analysis by the i newspaper. The Local Government Association has warned that this “mass sell-off […]

Since the Elizabeth Line opened in May 2022, the cost of renting homes near its stations has rocketed, with an average increase of 31% over three years, Goodlord says. Its analysis of more than 80,000 tenancies across 32 stations highlights how the new rail link has transformed the rental landscape in London and surrounding areas, […]

The UK housing market is experiencing a slowdown in price growth despite a brighter interest rate outlook, as a surge in available properties gives buyers the upper hand. That’s according to property consultancy Knight Frank, which says part of the supply imbalance is due to landlords selling to avoid the Renters’ Rights Bill. It has […]