Tag: UK Landlords

Landlords face a £75,000 bill for neglecting property maintenance

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th March 2026, 2 months ago | 2

Landlords who defer repairs or step back from day-to-day management risk shaving tens of thousands of pounds off the value...

Landlords face £3,000 eviction bills under Section 8 possession claims

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd March 2026, 2 months ago | 2

Landlords are facing eviction costs that could reach £3,000 when Section 21 is abolished with May’s Renters’ Rights Act, the...

Reform UK is right to target the flawed Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Landlord Crusader

27th February 2026, 2 months ago | 4

Reform UK’s pledge to repeal the Renters’ Rights Act and John Lewis exiting its much-trumpeted build to rent fiasco shows...

If PRS tenants are so happy, why are landlords being persecuted?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th February 2026, 2 months ago | 4

There’s an old saying that says if something isn’t broken, don’t try to fix it and this week, landlords had...

Landlords devote 31 hours of ‘sweat’ every month to property management

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th February 2026, 2 months ago | 5

Letting property is proving far from passive, with landlords dedicating huge amounts of time alongside financial investment to keep portfolios...

Most landlords are unprepared for May’s Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th February 2026, 2 months ago | 1

Three-quarters of landlords have made no preparations for the abolition of Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions, as the Renters’ Rights...

Landlords profitable but nervous ahead of Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th February 2026, 2 months ago | 2

Most landlords remain profitable, but confidence is under strain as the Renters’ Rights Act edges closer, research reveals. The findings...

Four in 10 landlords plan to refinance buy to let mortgages

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th February 2026, 3 months ago | 0

Four in 10 landlords are planning to refinance their buy to let property over the next year, research from Paragon...

BTL lender offers landlords ‘breathing space’ and others cut rates

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th January 2026, 3 months ago | 0

Specialist lender Somo has launched a new bridging product aimed at landlords grappling with rising borrowing costs and regulatory reform...

Rent Guarantee Insurance – Does It Really Work for Landlords?

Author: Mark Alexander

27th January 2026, 3 months ago | 0

Tenant default is one of the biggest risks for landlords. Even with strong referencing, job losses, illness, or disputes can...

Warm Homes Plan raises the stakes for DIY landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th January 2026, 3 months ago | 4

The government’s push to tighten EPC standards in the private rented sector is set to intensify pressure on DIY landlords,...

Autumn Budget dents landlord confidence but buy to let activity continues

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd January 2026, 3 months ago | 0

Four in 10 landlords say they feel negative about the outlook for their buy to let businesses following the Autumn...

Employers’ Liability for Landlords – When You Need It

Author: Mark Alexander

20th January 2026, 3 months ago | 0

Most landlords understand public liability, but fewer appreciate when the law requires employers’ liability (EL). If you directly employ anyone...

Landlord Liability Insurance – What Every Landlord Should Know

Author: Mark Alexander

13th January 2026, 3 months ago | 0

When landlords think of insurance, they often focus on buildings and contents. Yet liability insurance can be even more important....

Why professional landlords still see opportunity despite tougher rules – Leaders

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th January 2026, 3 months ago | 3

Despite ever-growing stories about landlords in the private rented sector quitting in the face of higher costs and growing legislation,...

Underinsurance and the Average Clause – Avoiding Reduced Payouts

Author: Mark Alexander

6th January 2026, 4 months ago | 0

Underinsurance is one of the most expensive mistakes a landlord can make. If your sum insured is too low, insurers...

Two-thirds of landlords plan to invest despite Budget concerns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th January 2026, 4 months ago | 2

Two-thirds of the UK’s landlords are still planning to invest in the PRS this year, even as uncertainty over tax...

Anti-landlord policy U-turns abroad spark warnings for the UK

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st December 2025, 4 months ago | 10

New Zealand and Portugal have U-turned on rental rules after stricter laws triggered huge landlord exits, prompting calls from experts...

Non-Disclosure and Misrepresentation – Why Insurers Decline Claims

Author: Mark Alexander

30th December 2025, 4 months ago | 0

One of the most frustrating experiences for landlords is having an insurance claim declined. In many cases, the reason is...

Illegal Activity by Tenants – Are You Covered?

Author: Mark Alexander

23rd December 2025, 4 months ago | 2

One of the worst-case scenarios for landlords is discovering that tenants have used a rental property for illegal activity. Cannabis...