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Should we understand why a property is empty before introducing more damaging legislation?

Author: Readers Question

29th September 2026, 2 weeks ago | 18

The Renters’ Rights Act has introduced new legislation to ensure some property is kept empty for a year. If a...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th July 2026, 3 months ago | 1

Investors are turning to commercial property rather than residential property due to government regulation, claims an industry body. According to...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th July 2026, 3 months ago | 3

Rents continue to rise as government legislation puts pressure on landlords, according to new research. Data by Aldermore reveal two...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th December 2025, 10 months ago | 2

A new government survey reveals that larger landlords are planning to sell due to the impact of legislation, as small-scale...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st August 2025, 1 year ago | 8

A landlord in Andover warns government legislation will make tenants homeless as landlords leave the private rented sector. Speaking to...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st July 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Despite the media narrative of landlords lining their pockets with cash, more than half (51%) of individual private landlords report...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th November 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Letting agents in the UK are facing a huge financial blow, with government figures revealing potential losses of nearly £400...