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Selective licensing and RRA drive council staffing increase

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th February 2026, 6 months ago | 4

A Labour-run council is hiring extra staff to tackle selective licensing and the Renters’ Rights Act. Liverpool City Council has...

Student bedroom with desk and laptop, symbolising student rental housing changes

Government U-turn on student possession ground with four month notice rule

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th February 2026, 6 months ago | 5

In a victory for student landlords, the government has confirmed changes to the student possession ground under the Renters’ Rights...

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Landbay, TMW and Accord among BTL lenders cutting rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th February 2026, 6 months ago | 0

Several buy to let (BTL) lenders have introduced a fresh round of pricing reductions, cutting fixed rates across standard and...

People leaving rental property after cancelling joint tenancy before move-in date

Can new tenants just cancel and walk away?

Author: Readers Question

23rd February 2026, 6 months ago | 5

We operate joint and several student HMO tenancies, which we typically sign up in Jan/Feb for the next academic year...

To Rent sign highlighting the Renters’ Rights Act with the Houses of Parliament in London

Renters’ Rights Act could strain London’s rental market – Propertymark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd February 2026, 6 months ago | 1

An industry body has warned the success of the Renters’ Rights Act in London will depend not only on legislative...

Red percentage blocks being cut away from blue blocks, symbolising buy-to-let mortgage rate reductions

Pepper Money among BTL lenders cutting rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th February 2026, 6 months ago | 0

Pepper Money has reduced its buy to let (BTL) mortgage rates by 0.50% across its 70%, 75% and 80% loan-to-value...

Stressed landlord reviewing rental finances outside terraced homes with let agreed signs

Landlords devote 31 hours of ‘sweat’ every month to property management

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th February 2026, 6 months ago | 5

Letting property is proving far from passive, with landlords dedicating huge amounts of time alongside financial investment to keep portfolios...

Landlord facing fines under housing licensing enforcement rules

Landlords could be fined twice for same offence warns licensing expert

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th February 2026, 6 months ago | 1

A landlord expert has accused councils of “double jeopardy enforcement against landlords” by fining them twice for the same offence....

Buy-to-let mortgage rate cuts and cashback deals for landlords

BTL lenders cut rates and launch cashback remortgage deals

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th February 2026, 6 months ago | 0

Buy to let lenders have stepped up competition across both mainstream and specialist sectors, unveiling fresh products, rate cuts and...

PRS licensing documents and keys representing new private rental licensing rules in Brent

London council brings all PRS homes under mandatory licensing

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th February 2026, 7 months ago | 0

All privately rented homes in one London borough must now be licensed under new rules. The council says the move...

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Housing disrepair claims fail tenants and landlords – legal expert

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th February 2026, 7 months ago | 11

Housing disrepair claims now risk doing more harm than good for tenants, a legal expert has warned. Des Taylor, a...

cissors cutting a percentage symbol over stacked cash and a model house, symbolising buy to let mortgage rate cuts

Buy to let lenders extend offers and cut rates across new products

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd February 2026, 7 months ago | 0

Paragon Bank has moved to bolster its new build buy to let proposition, extending the validity of mortgage offers and...

Landlord relaxing on a dock as a lifebuoy labelled bridging loan supports a bundle of cash

BTL lender offers landlords ‘breathing space’ and others cut rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th January 2026, 7 months ago | 0

Specialist lender Somo has launched a new bridging product aimed at landlords grappling with rising borrowing costs and regulatory reform...

Independent student with a backpack outside modern student accommodation during autumn term

Independent students could be left in limbo under Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th January 2026, 7 months ago | 1

The Renters’ Rights Act could cause chaos for independent students who do not have access to accommodation over the summer....

Sign showing a ban on excluding families or benefit recipients, with a Welsh flag in the background

Wales confirms date for ban on no children and no benefits lettings

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th January 2026, 7 months ago | 0

Landlords in Wales will be barred from discriminating against tenants with children or those who receive benefits from 1 June....

Landlord Insurance Blog featured image showing a house, shield, umbrella, policy document, tick and pound coins on a teal background.

Rent Guarantee Insurance – Does It Really Work for Landlords?

Author: Mark Alexander

27th January 2026, 7 months ago | 0

Tenant default is one of the biggest risks for landlords. Even with strong referencing, job losses, illness, or disputes can...

BTL Mortgage Blog featured image showing a house, key, calculator, percentage sign and pound coins on a teal background.

How Mortgage Valuations Work for Buy-To-Let Properties

Author: Mark Alexander

26th January 2026, 7 months ago | 0

When applying for a buy-to-let mortgage, one of the most important steps is the valuation. Lenders need to know both...

Paragon, NatWest and RAW unveil new buy to let deals and processes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd January 2026, 7 months ago | 0

Paragon has widened its buy to let mortgage line-up, adding six two-year Bank Base Rate tracker products following broker feedback...

Employers’ Liability for Landlords – When You Need It

Author: Mark Alexander

20th January 2026, 7 months ago | 0

Most landlords understand public liability, but fewer appreciate when the law requires employers’ liability (EL). If you directly employ anyone...

Percentage symbol and downward arrow on stacked coins illustrating falling buy to let mortgage rates

BTL lenders step up rate cuts and incentives as competition intensifies

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th January 2026, 7 months ago | 0

More buy to let lenders are lowering their rates and offers as competition heats up. This week, LendInvest Mortgages has...

Financial penalty notice with glasses and pencil, illustrating council enforcement action against unlicensed rental properties

Council claims civil financial penalties harder to enforce on rogue landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th January 2026, 7 months ago | 3

A council admits it has only issued three civil financial penalties of up to £30,000 for unlicensed properties and no...

Graphic showing selective licensing paused or opposed, with a crossed-out gavel and pause symbol beside legal documents

Landlords’ association warns council’s selective licensing plan is ‘unlawful’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th January 2026, 7 months ago | 5

A landlord association has urged a council to pause its upcoming selective licensing scheme, branding it “unlawful” and claiming evidence...

Landlord behind prison bars symbolising tougher sentencing for unlawful eviction and tenant harassment

More landlords face prison for eviction and harassment offences

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th January 2026, 7 months ago | 3

Landlords are facing the prospect of stiffer sentencing when charged with the unlawful eviction and unlawful harassment of tenants. The...

Piles of black rubbish bags left on a residential pavement, highlighting fly-tipping and improper waste disposal.

Council targets tenants and landlords in waste enforcement drive

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th January 2026, 7 months ago | 0

Council officers and environmental wardens have stepped up engagement with tenants and landlords in a bid to curb fly-tipping and...

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