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Gavel, council building and homes illustrating proposed council powers over short-term lets and second homes in the UK.

Councils could get more powers over short-term lets and second homes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th July 2026, 5 days ago | 1

The government has hinted at giving councils more powers to clamp down on short-term lets and second homes. In response...

Percentage symbol above suburban homes illustrating new buy-to-let mortgage deals and rate changes

Paragon unveils ‘Tailored’ BTL deals, while CHL and YBS cut rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th June 2026, 1 month ago | 0

Landlords with more complex portfolios, short-term lets or commercial property interests are being offered new mortgage options as lenders adjust...

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Fob access to building?

Author: Readers Question

23rd April 2026, 3 months ago | 5

We are a Right to Manage (RTM) Company, just two directors, it’s a very difficult block having cladding and other...

Mouse holding “Evicted” sign beside UK seaside homes, symbolising tenant evictions linked to holiday lets

Renters’ Rights Act will stop tenants being evicted for holiday lets – Government

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th March 2026, 4 months ago | 7

The government claims they will crack down on holiday lets under the Renters’ Rights Act. In a written question, Baroness...

Short-term let sign outside a London home highlighting 90-day rental limit debate

Labour MP introduces bill to track short-term lets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th February 2026, 5 months ago | 2

MPs have called for the government to go further to clamp down on short-term lets by changing data-management rules. Labour...

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Mayors could gain new powers to impose overnight levy on holiday lets in England

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd December 2025, 7 months ago | 5

The government have announced a consultation on new powers for regional Mayors to impose an overnight levy on holiday lets....

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, 12 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...

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CHL and Leeds BS unveil new BTL deals

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th July 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Specialist lender CHL Mortgages for Intermediaries has announced reductions in its limited edition buy to let mortgage offerings, trimming rates...

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Chancellor urged to help landlords and tenants in the Spending Review

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th June 2025, 1 year ago | 5

With Chancellor Rachel Reeves set to unveil the 2025 Spending Review today (11 June), a leading north London estate agent...

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BTL lenders offer new mortgage options and rate cuts

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st May 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Foundation Home Loans, MT Finance and Molo have announced enhancements designed to meet the evolving demands of landlords and intermediaries,...

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Tenants prefer long-term rentals over short-term lets

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th May 2025, 1 year ago | 11

There appears to be a strong preference among tenants for long-term rental agreements, casting doubt on the impact of the...

Glass house with percentage symbol and downward arrow showing mortgage rate cuts by CHL and Kent Reliance.

KRFI and CHL are the latest to lower BTL rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th March 2025, 1 year ago | 0

More buy to let mortgage providers have announced reductions in their buy to let rates. Kent Reliance for Intermediaries (KRFI),...

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HMO landlords brace for chaos as EPC rules could tighten

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th February 2025, 1 year ago | 3

Changes to the EPC system could cause chaos for HMO landlords and short-term lets. Proposals in the EPC consultation suggest...

Wooden mannequin in a shopping trolley holding a red “Time to Say Goodbye” sign.

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,...

Renters’ Rights Bill second reading at House of Lords with revisions under debate

Lords urged to revise Renters’ Rights Bill amid rental home supply fears

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th February 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The Renters’ Rights Bill faces its second reading in the House of Lords today (Tuesday 4 February), with calls for...

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VAT Time Bomb for Property Investors Following Rent to Serviced Accommodation (R2SA) Business Models

Author: Mark Alexander

21st January 2025, 1 year ago | 4

For years, the Rent to Serviced Accommodation (R2SA) business model has been championed as a low-cost entry point into property...

Judge’s gavel with VAT and holiday home keys symbolizing tribunal ruling on serviced accommodation.

VAT Bombshell for Serviced Accommodation: Upper Tribunal Ruling Shakes the Industry

Author: Mark Alexander

21st January 2025, 1 year ago | 6

“This ruling could spell financial disaster for operators and property owners alike.” That’s the message echoing across the serviced accommodation...

Sign reading “Short-term Rental” with keys and “Not Guilty” stamp beside Scottish flag

Short-term lets not to blame for Scotland’s housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th January 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Short-term lets should not be blamed for the housing crisis in Scotland, according to new research. Data by BiGGAR Economics...

Handing over keys symbolising Airbnb sub-letting scheme for rental properties.

Landlords warned over risks of new Airbnb sub-letting scheme

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th November 2024, 2 years ago | 3

An estate agent is warning landlords of a new Airbnb scheme that allows tenants to sub-let their rental properties. Knight...

letting boards displayed along a street highlighting student rental availability

Renters’ Rights Bill: Propertymark raises concerns over fixed-term tenancies

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th October 2024, 2 years ago | 1

The government must appreciate the potential impact of ending assured shorthold tenancies under the Renters’ Rights Bill for periodic tenancies,...

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