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Infographic showing 83% of England’s housing growth (1996–2013) came from the private rented sector

83% of housing growth came from private landlords

7th April 2026, 2 weeks ago | 3

The overlooked statistic from England’s housing data that could reshape the policy debate. Housing debates in Britain often start from...

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The Shelter debate that divided landlords

Author: Mark Alexander

10th March 2026, 1 month ago | 0

Part 1 of a series revisiting the questions raised by the late David Knox FCA, AKA ‘Appalled Landlord’. “ If...

Rising rent costs pushing tenants to consider relocating

Rising rents push tenants to consider relocation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th March 2026, 1 month ago | 0

Four in 10 tenants thinking about moving this year say they are considering doing so because of rent prices, research...

Illustration of eviction headlines and court statistics highlighting debate over whether evictions are truly rising

Evictions ‘surging’? The court data tells a very different story

Author: Mark Alexander

4th March 2026, 2 months ago | 3

Claims that evictions are “surging” have become a familiar feature of the housing debate. Campaign groups repeat them in press...

stack of £50 notes symbolising fast cash for landlords selling before new regulations

We’ll get Your Properties Sold Fast for the maximum amount of Cash in the Bank

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

5th December 2025, 5 months ago | 0

Thousands of us are getting ready to sell as the government warns landlords they could face fines of up to...

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Critics pan new anti-landlord play promoted by Acorn

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th November 2025, 5 months ago | 5

There’s a new anti-landlord play touring theatres which is being promoted by tenant campaign group Acorn, but London critics were...

Balloon labelled 5% lifting a house to illustrate rising UK rent costs

UK rents climb 5% as growth slows – ONS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th November 2025, 5 months ago | 0

The UK’s private rents grew by 5% in the year to October, although the pace of growth has begun to...

Packed boxes and essentials in a student dorm room ready for college move-in

Renters’ Rights Bill will create a nightmare for student landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd September 2025, 7 months ago | 7

Student landlords fear the consequences of the Renters’ Rights Bill and plan to leave, according to new data. Using landlord...

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Landlords won’t be forced into Making Tax Digital – claims impact assessment

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th September 2025, 7 months ago | 51

The government has confirmed landlords will not be forced into signing up for the controversial Making Tax Digital (MTD) scheme...

Westminster with “Rejected” stamp symbolizing defeat of Renters’ Rights Bill amendments

MPs reject amendments to Renters’ Rights Bill ahead of Royal Assent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th September 2025, 7 months ago | 20

The government have rejected most amendments for the Renters’ Rights Bill as it nears Royal Assent. MPs debated amendments from...

Steve Reed introduced as new Housing Secretary with welcome message

Steve Reed announced as new Housing Secretary

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th September 2025, 8 months ago | 22

In the ever-revolving door of Housing Secretaries, Steve Reed has become the 12th person to take on the role since...

Pink piggy bank hot air balloon symbolizing rising rental income for UK landlords

Property income from landlords reaches record levels pre-section 24

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th September 2025, 8 months ago | 4

New official statistics from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) reveal that property income received by unincorporated landlords has reached its...

Angela Rayner waves goodbye in front of a note reading "time to say goodbye" after her resignation.

Angela Rayner resigns from government after stamp duty controversy

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th September 2025, 8 months ago | 6

Angela Rayner has resigned from government as Housing Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister. Her resignation comes after she admitted to...

Young woman worried about housing costs with coins and model house on table

Landlords face an NI bill of up to £885 per property

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd September 2025, 8 months ago | 42

Labour’s plan to impose National Insurance (NI) contributions on rental income could see UK landlords paying £885 per property each...

Four men in suits walk toward a Scottish town under a flag, symbolizing landlords leaving Scotland.

Scottish landlords leaving the market due to anti-landlord rhetoric

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd September 2025, 8 months ago | 0

Anti-landlord rhetoric from politicians is to blame for the landlord exodus in Scotland, claims the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL)....

Bold headline over symbolic housing image warning of NI tax impact on rents.

Critics hit out at proposed National Insurance for rental income plan

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th August 2025, 8 months ago | 20

Chancellor Rachel Reeves reported targeting of ‘unearned income’ from landlords with a controversial plan to impose National Insurance contributions on...

Mystic Mortar landlord horoscope featured image for Friday, 29 August 2025

Mystic Mortar Landlord Horoscope 29 Aug 2025

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th August 2025, 8 months ago | 3

Mystic Mortar’s Landlord Horoscope Edition: Friday 29 August 2025 Welcome, star-gazers and key-holders. The skies hum with moving vans and...

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Buy to let landlords set to grow portfolios – Landbay

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th August 2025, 8 months ago | 3

More than half of the UK’s buy to let landlords are planning to acquire new properties within the next year,...

Judge’s gavel and scales of justice symbolizing court delays in landlord possession cases

Court delays leave landlords waiting eight months to reclaim properties

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th August 2025, 8 months ago | 5

Landlords face the longest wait for possession in over two years, according to figures published by the Ministry of Justice....

Mystic Mortar landlord horoscope launch image, 29 August 2025, Property118, square cartoon style with crystal ball

Mystic Mortar Arrives with a Weekly Horoscope for Landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th August 2025, 8 months ago | 0

Something new is about to sparkle across Property118 every Friday. Starting on 29th August 2025, our very own star-gazer Mystic...

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