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Gavel beside rejected legal documents representing government refusal to review County Court system

Government rejects full review of County Court system amid growing backlog

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st October 2025, 6 months ago | 13

The government has declined calls for a full review of the County Court system, despite the Commons Justice Committee condemning...

Severe black mould on damaged wall panel during property inspection.

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th October 2025, 6 months ago | 1

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

Model house balancing between rising and falling rent prices.

Regional divide widens as rents rise in certain areas but cool in others

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th October 2025, 6 months ago | 0

Despite London and the South East seeing a drop in the salary required to rent, regional differences remain, with rents...

Businessmen overwhelmed by legal paperwork symbolizing the Renters’ Rights Bill

Landlords ‘running scared’ of Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th October 2025, 6 months ago | 6

A Propertymark member agent warns, “landlords are running scared of the Renters’ Rights Bill.” Propertymark’s Housing Insight Report reveals member...

Pug relaxing on a rug with a toy, symbolizing pet-friendly rental homes in Scotland

Landlords warned over crackdown on refusing pets in Scotland

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th October 2025, 6 months ago | 1

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

Scottish Parliament building with Housing Bill banner in sky

Industry body warns rent controls could hit investment as Scottish Housing Bill nears final stage

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th September 2025, 7 months ago | 1

An industry body is warning of the potential consequences of introducing rent controls in Scotland as the Scottish Housing Bill...

Scottish eviction notice with ban symbol highlighting proposed housing bill amendment.

Scottish Housing Bill 12-month eviction ban amendment would be a “gift for rogue tenants”

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd September 2025, 7 months ago | 0

Industry bodies and politicians warn a Scottish Housing Bill amendment preventing evictions in the first 12 months of a tenancy...

Terraced houses with a sold sign and flying pound signs

Propertymark claims ONS rental data must reflect reality

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th September 2025, 7 months ago | 0

An industry body is calling for the Office for National Statistics (ONS) data on the private rented sector to reflect...

Target with arrows symbolising Scotland’s energy-efficiency goals and EPC rating challenges

Energy-efficiency rules threaten to damage the PRS in Scotland

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th September 2025, 8 months ago | 1

Politicians and industry bodies warn proposed energy-efficiency rules for Scotland will damage the private rented sector (PRS) and hurt tenants....

Binder labeled “Licenses” exchanged during Hackney Council landlord licensing discussion

Proposed licensing schemes raise costs and duplication fears

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th August 2025, 8 months ago | 0

A London council has come under fire for consulting on two new five-year licensing schemes for the private rented sector,...

Circular glass office building with "BANNED" stamped across it, symbolising ban on upward-only rent reviews

Commercial landlords face uncertainty over ban on upward-only rent reviews

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st August 2025, 9 months ago | 3

Experts have slammed the Labour government’s decision to ban upward-only rent reviews in commercial leases. The government have announced under...

businessman putting hand up to reject the renters Righrs bill document

Peers urged to reject selective licensing on final day of Renters’ Rights Bill report stage

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th July 2025, 9 months ago | 19

Propertymark has warned members of the House of Lords to avoid supporting selective licensing schemes, ahead of the final day...

Landlords brace for uncertainty as Renters’ Rights Bill looms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th July 2025, 10 months ago | 2

Landlords are concerned over the Renters’ Rights Bill as pressure mounts over when the bill will pass, claims an industry...

Industry body pushes back on pet insurance U-turn

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th July 2025, 10 months ago | 6

An industry body has criticised the Labour government for reversing its position on pets in the Renters’ Rights Bill. Ahead...

Word taxes on paper with open scissors as the x with an image of Sadiq Khan

Sadiq Khan urged to cut taxes for landlords amid housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th June 2025, 10 months ago | 3

An industry body is urging London Mayor Sadiq Khan to take action to ease the tax burden on landlords. In...

Boiler being inspected for an upgrade with UK cash

Landlords may sell up without more support from Boiler Upgrade Scheme warns industry body

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th June 2025, 10 months ago | 3

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme must provide more financial incentives to landlords or they will simply sell up, claims an industry...

An envelope with a complaints paper and a graphic with a tax document and house

Call for landlord tax incentives as social housing complaints soar

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd June 2025, 10 months ago | 4

A shocking 474% increase in complaints about substandard living conditions in social housing has sparked urgent calls for a stronger...

Concerned man on a yellow background with a gold pound sign arrow and legislation documents

Landlord confidence plummets amid soaring costs and new legislation

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th June 2025, 10 months ago | 0

A combination of costs, legislation and a lack of confidence are driving a huge amount of landlords away from the...

Man sitting on a city street holding a cup, highlighting homelessness in England

Industry body warns Renters’ Rights Bill could cause homelessness despite Mayor’s pledge

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th June 2025, 11 months ago | 2

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has pledged to end rough sleeping by 2030, but an industry body warns the Renters’ Rights...

Map of Ireland with a pin in Northern Ireland

Proposed Northern Ireland Bill aims to limit unfair letting fees

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th June 2025, 11 months ago | 0

A new Bill being proposed in Northern Ireland aims to address excessive fees being charged to tenants by letting agents...

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