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Rental property weighed down by licensing paperwork, administration and rising compliance costs

Propertymark: Licensing schemes must not add to landlords’ regulatory burden

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th September 2026, 7 days ago | 0

An industry body has warned licensing schemes must be “proportionate” rather than create unnecessary duplication. Propertymark has warned landlords and...

Rent arrears represented by pound notes and coins beside a residential To Let sign

Landlord rent arrears fall to record low

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th September 2026, 2 weeks ago | 4

While growing numbers of landlords may be seeing fewer rent arrears, the problem is still causing issues for those with...

Dart hitting a target beside a Build to Rent development, representing property investors targeting the sector.

Property investors target Build to Rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th September 2026, 2 weeks ago | 0

Around 71% of property investors plan to invest in Build to Rent, despite a sharp fall in new developments starting...

September property market bounce with UK homes for sale as landlords consider selling before the Autumn Budget

The September bounce – what it is and why it matters

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

4th September 2026, 3 weeks ago | 0

Zoopla says buyer searches are now 7% higher than a year ago, their strongest annual increase for 12 months, with...

Croydon landlord licensing uncertainty as applications open on the day new schemes begin

Croydon’s landlord licensing delay creates legal uncertainty

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd September 2026, 3 weeks ago | 6

Landlords in Croydon will be unable to apply for two new property licences until the day the schemes come into...

Buy-to-let homes with falling BTL percentage symbols representing lower landlord mortgage rates

Landlord mortgage rates fall across lenders

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd September 2026, 3 weeks ago | 2

Landlords looking to fix their borrowing costs are being offered lower mortgage pricing across standard, specialist and large portfolio products....

Landlord tax reform plan with UK homes, tax calculator and energy efficiency rating.

NRLA calls for landlord tax reform to boost the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st September 2026, 3 weeks ago | 11

Landlord tax reform should be used to encourage investment and increase the supply of homes to rent, according to new...

Is your property strategy still right for today’s market?

Author: Simon Zutshi

1st September 2026, 3 weeks ago | 0

One of the most dangerous phrases in property investing is: “It’s always worked for me.” After more than 30 years...

Flatsharers queue to view a room as record tenant demand increases competition for rental rooms

Record demand for rooms puts pressure on flatshare market

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th August 2026, 4 weeks ago | 0

Tenant demand hits record highs as supply drops and flatsharers compete for rooms. Findings from SpareRoom reveal that demand for...

L&G’s reported two-year licensing gap: could tenants really reclaim £15m?

Author: Mark Alexander

27th August 2026, 4 weeks ago | 3

A letter from Lewisham Council says the licensing application for one tenant’s home was submitted 744 days after the council’s...

Landlord tax pressures holding back buy-to-let investment despite long-term confidence

Landlord tax holds back buy to let investment

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th August 2026, 4 weeks ago | 2

More than half of landlords still regard residential property as a good long-term investment, but very few plan to expand...

Landlord facing fines under housing licensing enforcement rules

Landlords face fines of up to £35,000 under new council policy

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st August 2026, 1 month ago | 9

A council has announced a new civil penalty policy for the PRS and told landlords how to tackle anti-social behaviour...

Student housing miniatures under magnifying glasses highlighting concerns over rental reform impact

Ground 4A: next summer’s possession is decided this month

Author: Tauhid Islam

20th August 2026, 1 month ago | 1

If you let student HMOs, the paperwork you put in front of a group this August decides whether you can...

PRS Database linking rental properties, licensing fees and landlord compliance

PRS Database must be more than a licensing fee collector – Propertymark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th August 2026, 1 month ago | 5

An industry body has warned that the PRS Database must not become a duplication of selective licensing. Propertymark says schemes...

£7,000 disrepair fines and Renters' Rights Act illustrated with rental property, legal gavel and Parliament backdrop

Council proposes 50% landlord fine uplift

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th August 2026, 1 month ago | 4

Landlords in one local authority area could see locally set housing fines increased by up to 50% where the council...

Buy to let mortgage updates with residential properties and BTL lettering in the foreground

Paragon and Coventry sharpen BTL mortgage deals

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th August 2026, 1 month ago | 0

Buy to let landlords have been handed more choice as Paragon Bank brings back a feature allowing tracker borrowers to...

Buy-to-let homes with new fixed mortgage rates starting at 3.55% for landlords

New buy to let mortgage rates from 3.55%

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th August 2026, 1 month ago | 0

Landlords buying or refinancing now have new buy to let fixed-rate options, including products at 75% LTV from 3.55%. Paragon...

Scissors cut a percentage symbol as buy-to-let lenders reduce mortgage rates and expand higher LTV finance.

Buy to let lenders cut landlord mortgage rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th August 2026, 1 month ago | 0

Landlords searching for higher LTV finance have been handed several rate cuts from buy to let lenders, alongside greater borrowing...

Landmark Licensing text over Norwich skyline illustrating proposed landlord licensing for smaller HMOs and rented homes.

Norwich considers wider landlord licensing scheme

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th August 2026, 1 month ago | 0

Landlords in Norwich could face a new licensing regime covering smaller HMOs and privately rented homes in four wards. Norwich...

Buy-to-let lending puzzle showing mortgage rates, criteria changes and refinancing options for landlords.

Buy to let lenders rejig rates and criteria

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th August 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Landlords considering property purchases, refinancing or refurbishment face a fresh mix of lower rates, wider specialist criteria and one notable...

Gavel smashing legal challenge beside landlord licensing sign in Luton housing regulation dispute

High Court upholds council’s landlord licensing scheme

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st July 2026, 2 months ago | 5

The High Court has rejected a renewed attempt by worried landlords to stop a council’s selective licensing scheme, paving the...

Knife cutting a percentage symbol for buy-to-let mortgage rate changes

Buy to let lenders cut rates and one adds bridging

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th July 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Among the buy to let lenders revamping their ranges this week are ModaMortgages which has removed application fees from a...

Labour rent controls sign outside the Palace of Westminster, illustrating Greater Manchester housing policy proposals.

Rent controls and tougher landlord rules among Labour candidate’s pledges

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th July 2026, 2 months ago | 2

Labour’s mayoral candidate for Greater Manchester has pledged to introduce rent controls and strengthen the city’s Good Landlord Charter. Under...

Illustration of proposed landlord licensing changes affecting HMOs and selective licensing across Greenwich, Ealing and Hertsmere.

More councils consult on licensing and standards

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th July 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Landlords in Greenwich, Ealing and Hertsmere are facing proposed changes to selective licensing, HMO licensing and shared housing standards. The...

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