Tag: rental properties

Tenants prioritise EPC ratings when choosing a home

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th December 2025, 4 months ago | 11

As tenants increasingly seek more energy-efficient homes, many landlords are choosing to sell properties with lower EPC ratings, according to...

Landlords slam how the media portrays them

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st July 2025, 10 months ago | 4

There’s widespread discontent among landlords over media depictions of them and the PRS – it’s now fallen to just 9%...

London’s PRS sees a surge in available properties

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th June 2025, 11 months ago | 0

London’s PRS is experiencing a boost in available properties, providing tenants with greater choice and potentially less competition. According to...

Landlords fear proposed EPC standards more than Renters’ Rights Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th April 2025, 1 year ago | 4

The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) claims more landlords are worried about changes to energy-efficiency rules than the Renters’ Rights...

Stamp duty hike will challenge PRS landlord investment plans

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd April 2025, 1 year ago | 1

The higher stamp duty rates that came into effect this month will threaten landlord investment strategies, a survey reveals. The...

Nearly half of landlords won’t sell properties – survey

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st April 2025, 1 year ago | 8

Almost half of landlords have no plans to offload their rental assets within the next year, a study reveals. The...

Welsh council initiative to attract private landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th March 2025, 1 year ago | 5

A Welsh council has launched a programme to lease properties from PRS landlords so they can offer affordable homes to...

London council looks to reintroduce selective licensing

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th February 2025, 1 year ago | 2

A London council has revealed that it is looking to reintroduce a selective licensing scheme for rented homes in its...

Property Investors Awards – HMO Property Investor of the Year

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th February 2025, 1 year ago | 0

From meeting at university to building a property business together — all while managing life with their one-year-old! Jake Colwill...

Landlords to meet 2030 EPC deadline with a £15,000 cap – Government

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th February 2025, 1 year ago | 115

Private landlords in England will need to upgrade their properties to meet a minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of...

Landlord exodus threatens the UK’s PRS – survey

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th February 2025, 1 year ago | 9

A looming crisis will hit the UK’s private rented sector as two-thirds (67%) of landlords say they will either leave,...

Landlords unaware of upcoming EPC changes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th February 2025, 1 year ago | 19

A surprising 42% of landlords are unaware of the impending requirement for a minimum EPC rating of C for private...

Landlords delay rental property EPC upgrades

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th January 2025, 1 year ago | 29

More than half of landlords with properties with an energy performance certificate (EPC) rating below C are delaying essential upgrades...

New smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarm laws for NI landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th December 2024, 1 year ago | 8

All private rental properties in Northern Ireland must now comply with stricter fire safety regulations. These new rules, implemented on...

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Labour urged to bring in secret inspections of rented properties

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th November 2024, 1 year ago | 25

Landlords could face secret inspections of their rental properties under Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill after being urged to do so...

NRLA blasts housing benefit freeze warning it will harm tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st October 2024, 1 year ago | 8

The NRLA has slammed the Labour government’s decision to freeze housing benefit rates, warning it will “hurt vulnerable renters.” Since...

Pre-Budget reaction: Industry leaders call for reversal of Section 24 and support for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th October 2024, 1 year ago | 1

With the Budget only a day away, many industry leaders are calling on the Chancellor Rachel Reeves to support landlords....

Majority of landlords cover property damage caused by tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st October 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Landlords end up covering property damage 90% of the time, even when it’s the tenant’s fault, according to a new...

Tenant demand surges amid supply shortages and budget concerns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th October 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Tenant demand continues to outpace supply as landlords worry about the upcoming October budget. According to Propertymark’s Housing Insight Report,...

Landlords face steep challenge to meet EPC targets – Shawbrook

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th October 2024, 2 years ago | 7

The government’s ambitious target of requiring all private rented sector (PRS) properties to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating...