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What happens when a buy to let mortgage application is declined?

24th November 2025, 9 months ago | 0

Few things are more frustrating for landlords than having a mortgage application declined. You may have spent weeks preparing documents,...

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The guarantor gap that left a landlord exposed

Author: Mark Alexander

24th November 2025, 9 months ago | 11

The tenancy looked secure because a guarantor was in place. Confident, the landlord agreed to let the property despite some...

Hooded person spray-painting graffiti on a wall alongside an eviction notice graphic, illustrating anti-social behaviour in tenancy cases

Evicting tenants for anti-social behaviour under the Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th November 2025, 9 months ago | 10

The government has issued guidance for landlords on evicting tenants for anti-social behaviour, including the introduction of a new ground...

Sharing the Legacy: When Family Becomes the Real Investment

Author: Mark Alexander

23rd November 2025, 9 months ago | 0

Chapter 4 … Sunday morning. The smell of roast chicken and coffee fills the kitchen. The younger grandchildren are building...

Cartoon of a stressed landlord overwhelmed by receipts and a large HMRC tax bill.

The tax record slip that cost a landlord dearly

Author: Mark Alexander

21st November 2025, 9 months ago | 1

The landlord managed their portfolio casually. Rent came in, expenses were paid, and tax returns were filed each January. But...

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Mortgage Works, Aldermore and Leeds BS cut landlord BTL rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st November 2025, 9 months ago | 0

The Mortgage Works is shaving rates again, announcing reductions of up to 0.20 percentage points across several buy to let...

Cartoon of a stressed landlord overwhelmed by a huge service charge bill.

The service charge shock that wiped out a landlord’s profit

Author: Mark Alexander

20th November 2025, 9 months ago | 3

The buy-to-let looked like a solid investment. The figures stacked up, tenants paid on time, and the landlord assumed service...

Eviction notice paperwork with a house model and warning symbol highlighting Section 21 deadline

Landlords urged to prepare ahead of 30th April 2026 deadline for Section 21 notices

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th November 2025, 9 months ago | 9

Landlords will have until 30 April 2026 to serve Section 21 eviction notices in England. The government has published guidance...

Cartoon of a landlord holding a rejected rent increase notice while a tenant refuses.

The rent increase mistake that left a landlord out of pocket

Author: Mark Alexander

19th November 2025, 9 months ago | 1

The landlord wanted to keep up with rising costs and decided to raise the rent. A quick letter was drafted...

An EPC certificate with an F rating held in front of a UK rental property.

The EPC blindspot that stopped a landlord letting

Author: Mark Alexander

18th November 2025, 9 months ago | 3

The flat had always been easy to let. But when the last tenant moved out, the landlord hit an unexpected...

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Professional landlords fuel surge in specialist buy to let products

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th November 2025, 9 months ago | 0

Professional landlords are reshaping the market as they move into specialist buy to let products and complex portfolio strategies, Foundation...

New mortgage rate changes symbolised by house cutout, percentage sign and scissors

BTL lenders unleash a fresh wave of rate cuts and flexible options

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th November 2025, 9 months ago | 0

The buy to let mortgage market is still seeing major specialist lenders unveiling rate cuts, revamping criteria and fresh lending...

Uninvited guests spooked us all

Author: Readers Question

17th November 2025, 9 months ago | 1

About two weeks ago, one of my HMO tenants messaged to say they kept hearing movement in the loft in...

A Section 8 notice stamped dismissed, with rent arrears paperwork in the background.

The Section 8 misstep that left a landlord without possession

Author: Mark Alexander

14th November 2025, 10 months ago | 6

The landlord was dealing with persistent arrears and wanted a quicker route to possession. A Section 8 notice was served,...

A rental house with a civil penalty notice showing a £12,000 fine.

The selective licensing oversight that landed a landlord in hot water

Author: Mark Alexander

14th November 2025, 10 months ago | 2

The landlord was confident they were compliant. Gas and electrical checks were up to date, deposits protected, and tenancy agreements...

A Section 21 notice stamped INVALID on a desk surrounded by legal papers.

The Section 21 notice error that ruined a landlord’s case

Author: Mark Alexander

13th November 2025, 10 months ago | 6

The landlord thought they had done everything right. Arrears were mounting, and the time had come to regain possession. A...

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London council steps up landlord inspections

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th November 2025, 10 months ago | 1

Wandsworth Council has intensified its efforts to check its licensed landlords and find unsafe homes. Landlords in the borough must...

An overcrowded bedroom with four beds squeezed into one rental room.

The rent-to-rent risk that caught out a landlord

Author: Mark Alexander

12th November 2025, 10 months ago | 4

On paper, it looked like the perfect arrangement. A company offered the landlord guaranteed rent each month and promised to...

Commercial Finance Blog featured image showing buildings, factory, handshake, loan document, calculator, pound sign and growth bars on a teal background.

The Impact of Stress Testing on Landlords’ Borrowing Power

Author: Mark Alexander

12th November 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Stress testing has become one of the biggest hurdles for landlords seeking finance. Even when rental income is strong, lenders...

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

Supported Living and Care Sector Tenants – Insurability Issues

Author: Mark Alexander

11th November 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Supported living and care sector arrangements are increasingly popular among landlords, with specialist providers offering long leases and reliable rent....

A damaged living room with a rejected insurance claim letter on a coffee table.

The insurance blindspot that left a landlord unprotected

Author: Mark Alexander

11th November 2025, 10 months ago | 3

The property was well looked after, the tenants were reliable, and the landlord assumed their standard home insurance would cover...

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TMW, Coventry and Leeds Building Society drop BTL mortgage rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th November 2025, 10 months ago | 0

More buy to let (BTL) lenders are cutting rates again as competition intensifies in the mortgage market, with several big...

A mould-covered damp wall beneath a window, showing damage from ignored repairs.

The ignored repair that backfired on a landlord

Author: Mark Alexander

10th November 2025, 10 months ago | 0

It began with a dripping tap and a small patch of damp by the window. The tenant reported it, but...

A blank Right to Rent check form on a clipboard beside a UK passport and visa documents.

The Right to Rent slip that cost a landlord dearly

Author: Mark Alexander

7th November 2025, 10 months ago | 1

The tenant seemed trustworthy, references were fine, and the landlord wanted to move quickly. But when immigration officers visited months...

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