Tag: Landlords

Specialist Lenders Filling the Gap Left by High Street Banks

Author: Mark Alexander

5th November 2025, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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, 11 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, 12 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, 12 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, 12 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, 12 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, 12 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, 12 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, 12 months ago | 13

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

Millennials drive surge in buy to let market activity

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th October 2025, 12 months ago | 1

Millennials are taking the lead when it comes to PRS investment in England and Wales, becoming the dominant force behind...

Landlords warned over crackdown on refusing pets in Scotland

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th October 2025, 12 months ago | 1

Industry bodies are warning Scottish landlords that blanket “no pets” policies are likely to become harder to enforce. Under the...

Bridging Finance Explained – When It Works, When It Doesn’t

Author: Mark Alexander

8th October 2025, 12 months ago | 0

Bridging finance is one of the most talked about, yet least understood, tools available to landlords. Fast, flexible, and widely...

Funding Portfolio Growth – Using Equity Release and Leverage Wisely

Author: Mark Alexander

8th October 2025, 12 months ago | 0

For landlords looking to expand, the biggest question is often: where will the capital come from? With property prices and...

Renters prefer landlords over letting agents – Poll

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd October 2025, 1 year ago | 3

The UK’s renters are much happier renting directly from landlords than from a letting agent or BTR companies, a survey...

Housing Minister denies Renters’ Rights Bill will harm supply

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st October 2025, 1 year ago | 29

Despite Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook claiming the Renters’ Rights Bill is “fit for purpose”, a report by an influential committee...

Landlords borrow billions to fund property upgrades

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th September 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Landlords are spending more than £8,000 a year on property improvements, as figures reveal a steep rise in extra buy-to-let...

Students rely on landlords to fix minor DIY issues

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th September 2025, 1 year ago | 2

Despite students claiming living in HMOs has taught them basic home maintenance skills, many still contact their landlord for minor...

Refinancing Options for Landlords Under Pressure – Commercial Solutions Beyond the High Street

Author: Mark Alexander

24th September 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Many landlords are feeling the squeeze. Rising interest rates, tighter stress testing, and tougher lending criteria mean that refinancing is...