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Crumbling building policy structure representing unstable landlord regulation, taxes, standards, supply and costs

Building policy in shaky foundations making things worse for tenants?

Author: Readers Question

11th September 2026, 17 hours ago | 0

Many landlords have stood dazed, on the ropes – taking blow after blow. Confused and unable to think they have...

Illustration of UK private rent regulation with Parliament, rental homes and a control dial symbolising stronger housing market intervention.

Labour urged to regulate private rents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th August 2026, 1 month ago | 15

Calls for the Labour government to regulate private rents have intensified after polling found strong public backing for government intervention....

Digital certificate with security shield and question mark illustrating challenges uploading landlord safety certificates online.

Will the new Landlord Database need digital certificates?

Author: Readers Question

23rd July 2026, 2 months ago | 13

Hello, Yesterday, I received an invitation to go online and try out the ‘dummy’ version of the new Landlord Database....

Laptop displaying rogue landlord database with compliance status alongside housing outside window

Landlord compliance high as rogue database shows few entries

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th March 2026, 6 months ago | 7

The government has confirmed that just 51 rogue landlords and letting agents are listed on the official database. Launched in...

Rejected eviction notice concept with digital documents and red “rejected” stamp, illustrating government refusal of landlord proposals.

Petition for faster evictions and tenant database rejected

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th March 2026, 6 months ago | 4

In response to a petition calling for faster evictions and a tenant database, the government said it does not support...

Question mark surrounded by flying documents highlighting confusion over prescribed deposit information

Landlords demand efficiency and cost control for new enforced regulation?

Author: Readers Question

24th December 2025, 9 months ago | 6

The government is imposing new regulations on new landlords’ databases. As responsible landlords, we demand efficiency and proportionality in compliance....

Exchange of property licensing documents with cash and paperwork on desk

Councils cash in on selective licensing schemes – special report

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th November 2025, 10 months ago | 14

Despite councils charging landlords hundreds of pounds for selective licensing schemes, the government claims councils should not profit from licensing....

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, 11 months ago | 13

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

Hand using laptop with housing icons and fees concept, symbolizing landlord registration costs.

Landlord database fees to reflect burden on landlords claims Housing Minister

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th September 2025, 1 year ago | 23

The Housing Minister, Matthew Pennycook, has confirmed fees to register for the landlord database will consider the burden on landlords....

Generation Rent demands eviction records and rent data in landlord database

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st May 2025, 1 year ago | 25

Generation Rent is calling for the new private rented sector database to include records of any previous eviction notices issued...

Delayed sign on black background, Renters' Rights Bill

Final debate on Renters’ Rights Bill delayed as Lords discuss landlord database

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th May 2025, 1 year ago | 9

Despite pledging to finish by Wednesday, Lord members could not finish the Renters’ Rights Bill Committee stage and will hold...

Hands typing on laptop with digital landlord database concept graphics

NRLA warns landlord database will fail tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th November 2024, 2 years ago | 14

The NRLA has criticised the government’s plan for a landlord database as “bureaucratic”. Under the Renters’ Rights Bill, a private...

The Renters’ Rights Bill: What tenants need to know

Author: Landlord Crusader

11th October 2024, 2 years ago | 19

Hey tenants, while you may be excited about the potential benefits of the Renters’ Rights Bill, it’s important to consider...

NRLA backs landlord database plan

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th August 2024, 2 years ago | 35

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has thrown its weight behind government plans for a new landlord database, insisting it...

Sadiq Khan calls for a national rogue landlord database

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd November 2022, 4 years ago | 28

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is calling for a national rogue landlord database – after revealing that half a...

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Major accolade for Property118.com (Press Release)

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th July 2011, 15 years ago | 0

NewsNow to feature Property118 News Not only is Property118.com one of the fastest growing Property web-sites in the UK this...

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