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Cozy student bedroom with “College Vibes” pillow and study desk under warm fairy lights.

Renters’ Rights Act – 2 bedroom student units?

6th November 2025, 10 months ago | 10

I have been thinking about ways around the two-bedroom student house problem. My first thought is it’s hardly rocket science....

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The electrical safety lapse that sparked trouble

Author: Mark Alexander

6th November 2025, 10 months ago | 3

The landlord had managed the property for years without issues. The wiring seemed fine, the lights worked, and the tenants...

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

Specialist Lenders Filling the Gap Left by High Street Banks

Author: Mark Alexander

5th November 2025, 10 months ago | 0

High street banks have been retreating from parts of the landlord market, leaving many investors frustrated by rigid criteria and...

Image of a house with a buy to let sign as lenders lower BTL rates

Aldermore and Shawbrook roll out major updates for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th November 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Aldermore and Shawbrook have announced product updates aimed at supporting landlords and streamlining the property finance process. Aldermore has unveiled...

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

Student Let Landlord Insurance – What You Need to Know

Author: Mark Alexander

4th November 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Letting to students can be highly profitable, but it comes with a unique set of risks. Higher tenant turnover, seasonal...

Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny over letting licence breach amid fresh warnings from agents

Rachel Reeves was warned twice about needing a selective licence

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd November 2025, 10 months ago | 33

The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, was warned by not one but two letting agents that she required a licence to rent...

House surrounded by floating percentage cubes symbolizing mortgage rate reductions

More buy to let lenders reduce rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd November 2025, 10 months ago | 0

A string of leading buy to let lenders have announced rate cuts and product enhancements across the commercial and BTL...

Golden judge’s gavel symbolising housing tribunal rulings and landlord accountability.

Councillor pushes to make landlord tribunal rulings public

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st October 2025, 10 months ago | 3

An Edinburgh councillor is calling for housing tribunal rulings against landlords to be made public. Independent councillor Ross McKenzie says...

Scissors cutting a red percent symbol with the words “Buy to Let,” symbolising falling mortgage rates.

BTL lenders cut rates and boost borrowing limits as competition heats up

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st October 2025, 10 months ago | 0

It’s been a week of growing competition across the buy to let mortgage market as several major lenders roll out...

Hand stamping document symbolising approval of Leeds selective licensing scheme

Four London councils plan or expand Selective Licensing schemes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th October 2025, 10 months ago | 4

Four London councils, plus one in Hertfordshire, are to expand or consult residents on implementing selective licensing schemes. In Islington,...

Rising rental costs shown with red arrow, house model, and pound sign

Rents surge across Britain since last Halloween

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th October 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Rents continue to rise as landlord uncertainty over the Renters’ Rights Act sees rental supply shrink, according to new analysis....

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Renters’ Rights Act aims to support landlords dealing with anti-social behaviour

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th October 2025, 10 months ago | 9

A Labour minister has claimed the Renters’ Rights Act will help tackle anti-social behaviour. Sarah Jones MP, Minister of State...

Council officer presses door buzzer while conducting a housing inspection visit.

Councils to gain power for surprise inspections without notice at the end of this year

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th October 2025, 10 months ago | 13

From December, councils will have the power to enter private rented properties without needing a warrant in certain circumstances. Under...

How Rising Interest Rates Have Changed the Commercial Lending Market

Author: Mark Alexander

29th October 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Rising interest rates have transformed the lending landscape for landlords. Deals that looked affordable three years ago may now be...

Golden percentage symbol being cut by scissors, symbolizing new mortgage rate reductions.

Buy to let lenders launch new products and cut rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th October 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Shawbrook, Landbay, Gatehouse Bank and Vida have each rolled out changes to their buy to let offerings, catering to a...

Stacks of coins and a house model under a yellow umbrella labeled RRB, symbolizing landlord financial protection.

Renters’ Rights Bill does not protect tenants only council budgets warns expert

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th October 2025, 10 months ago | 7

A landlord compliance expert warns the Renters’ Rights Bill is being mis-sold to the public as protecting tenants, but instead...

Green house and percentage symbol representing eco-friendly buy-to-let mortgage offers.

Lenders boost buy to let choice with new fixed fee and green deals

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th October 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Foundation Home Loans and Accord Mortgages have both announced enhancements to their buy to let offerings, widening options for landlords...

Scissors cutting a wooden percent sign symbolizing mortgage rate reductions.

Landbay, Paragon and MFS unveil new landlord BTL deals

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st October 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Competition in the buy to let sector continues to heat up as three major lenders – Landbay, Paragon Bank and...

A UK landlord reading paperwork titled Renters Reform Bill while considering buy to let mortgage changes in 2025

Latest Renters Rights Bill Buy to Let Mortgage Update – What Every Landlord Should Know

Author: Mark Alexander

20th October 2025, 10 months ago | 2

UK lenders are watching the Renters Reform Bill closely. Discover how upcoming tenancy changes could influence buy-to-let mortgage criteria, refinancing,...

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

Case Study: How One Landlord Restructured Mortgages to Save Thousands

Author: Mark Alexander

20th October 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Behind every mortgage application is a story. For some landlords, rising interest costs and tighter stress tests have made refinancing...

Rent-to-Rent is FINISHED in 2026

Author: Simon Zutshi

20th October 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Let me be direct: rent-to-rent will come to an end in 2026. Whether people like hearing that or not, it...

Pound coins on a council tax bill highlighting new second home charge.

Bristol City Council charging double council tax during voids?

Author: Readers Question

16th October 2025, 10 months ago | 28

Bristol City Council (BCC) are now doubling the cost of council tax (CT) charged to landlords for the amount due...

Pile of British pound notes with the word “FINED” symbolising landlord penalties in Hounslow.

Council hits landlords with £180,000 in fines

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th October 2025, 11 months ago | 1

West London’s Hounslow Council has intensified its enforcement action against landlords, fining them £180,000 in the past six months. ‘Rogue’...

Mischievous cat amid torn wallpaper with “rejected” stamp, symbolising failure of pet deposit proposal

Peers reject amendments to Renters’ Rights Bill as Royal Assent looms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th October 2025, 11 months ago | 29

Despite last-minute attempts to add more amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill, Peers failed to make any changes to the...

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