Tag: Landlords

Housing minister declines to clarify on landlords recouping EPC costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th November 2025, 6 months ago | 13

Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has refused to give a clear answer on whether landlords will be able to recoup the...

Landlords should set aside a quarter of rental income for maintenance

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th November 2025, 6 months ago | 8

As the Renters’ Rights Act approaches its commencement date, a property management company has outlined how much landlords should be...

What lenders really think about EPC regulations and ‘green’ finance

Author: Mark Alexander

19th November 2025, 6 months ago | 0

Energy efficiency and sustainability have become central themes in the property market. For landlords, EPC regulations are not just a...

The Impact of Stress Testing on Landlords’ Borrowing Power

Author: Mark Alexander

12th November 2025, 6 months ago | 0

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

Housing Secretary hits back at Green Party over call to abolish landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th November 2025, 6 months ago | 7

The Housing Secretary has slammed the Green Party for calling for the abolition of landlords. Steve Reed said he had...

Landlords urged to move beyond personal opinions on pets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th November 2025, 6 months ago | 13

A lawyer has warned landlords and letting agents to focus on asking the right questions about pets rather than relying...

Landlords could pay hundreds of pounds in registration fees under Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th November 2025, 6 months ago | 9

Landlords face a triple whammy of fees to register their properties under the Renters’ Rights Act. As reported by The...

More than a third of landlords plan to sell amid RRA turmoil – Simply Business

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th November 2025, 6 months ago | 8

More than a third of landlords could quit the private rented sector within the next year as the Renters’ Rights...

Specialist Lenders Filling the Gap Left by High Street Banks

Author: Mark Alexander

5th November 2025, 6 months ago | 0

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

PRS project helps 160 people out of homelessness in its first year

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th November 2025, 6 months ago | 3

Nearly 160 people have found a place to call home thanks to a partnership between homelessness charity Crisis and the...

Landlords foot the bill for tenants’ abandoned belongings

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th October 2025, 7 months ago | 1

Landlords are spending hundreds of pounds disposing of items left behind by tenants, according to a survey by Direct Line...

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th October 2025, 7 months ago | 9

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

How Rising Interest Rates Have Changed the Commercial Lending Market

Author: Mark Alexander

29th October 2025, 7 months ago | 0

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

Chancellor’s National Insurance plan for landlords will push up rents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th October 2025, 7 months ago | 7

BTL mortgage brokers fear that the Chancellor’s reported plan to impose National Insurance (NI) on landlords’ rental income could trigger...

Renters’ Rights Bill to become law as it heads for Royal Assent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd October 2025, 7 months ago | 10

The Renters’ Rights Bill is expected to become law shortly after the Commons approves the final version of the bill....

Development Finance for Landlords – Converting HMOs, Flats and Mixed-Use Properties

Author: Mark Alexander

22nd October 2025, 7 months ago | 1

For landlords looking to add value, development finance is a crucial tool. Whether converting a house into an HMO, redeveloping...

Government rejects Labour MP’s call for landlords to be required to provide tenant references

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th October 2025, 7 months ago | 20

The government has confirmed landlords will not be required to provide tenant references after a Labour MP demanded it be...

Landlords silenced as the Renters’ Rights Bill runs out of steam

Author: Landlord Crusader

17th October 2025, 7 months ago | 52

Well, that’s that then. No glorious resistance in the House of Lords, as the Renters’ Rights Bill limps back to...

Landlords urged to carry out inspections as damp and mould risks rise

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th October 2025, 7 months ago | 1

An industry body warns that with winter approaching, landlords should increase inspections after one landlord discovered severe black mould caused...

Peers to debate final amendments to Renters’ Rights Bill tomorrow

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th October 2025, 7 months ago | 13

Peers will debate last-minute amendments tomorrow (14 October) as the Renters’ Rights Bill reaches its final stages. Over the weekend,...