Tag: UK Landlords

PRS landlords under siege: Misrepresented and unheard!

Author: Landlord Crusader

28th February 2025, 1 year ago | 23

The private rented sector is at a tipping point, and landlords are caught in the crosshairs of a perfect storm:...

Landlords face surging void costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th February 2025, 1 year ago | 2

Landlords are facing a steep rise in void costs as the gaps of no rent being paid grow longer and...

Landlord average arrears rise above £2,500

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st February 2025, 1 year ago | 1

Landlords face growing financial risk as the average rent debt has jumped to £2,597, a 44% surge in a year,...

Renters’ Rights Bill sparks rent arrears fear

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th February 2025, 1 year ago | 5

There will be another rise in tenant rent arrears due to the Renters’ Reform Bill after a jump in numbers...

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...

Landlords eye portfolio cuts amidst Renters’ Rights Bill impact

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th February 2025, 1 year ago | 3

The third survey this week is highlighting that landlords are planning to sell properties this year with the latest one...

Tax breaks urged for landlords to tackle EPC upgrades

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th February 2025, 1 year ago | 2

Landlords should receive tax incentives for energy-efficient property upgrades which help reduce renters’ ‘crippling’ utility expenses, Tory MPs have urged....

Councils appeal to private landlords to help with housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st January 2025, 1 year ago | 31

Two councils are urging private landlords to collaborate on initiatives to help find homes for homeless people and families in...

Landlords are selling up because of legislation and tax changes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th January 2025, 1 year ago | 20

Most landlords planning to exit the private rented sector (PRS) within the next two years are driven by concerns over...

BTL rate cuts announced by Foundation and Paragon

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

Foundation Home Loans and Paragon Bank have both announced reductions in their buy to let mortgage rates. The buy to...

Landlords take a long-term view after the ‘disappointing’ Budget

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th December 2024, 1 year ago | 3

Landlords across the UK have expressed disappointment with the recent Budget and are now taking a longer view of the...

Portfolio landlords buck the trend by expanding their portfolios

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd November 2024, 1 year ago | 1

The UK’s private rented sector (PRS) landlords are defying growing economic pressures by expanding their property portfolios, according to a...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves earns £74,000 in rent as a landlord

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th November 2024, 1 year ago | 14

Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and her husband are earning £74,000 annually from rental income, The Telegraph reveals....

UK landlords worry about their future under Labour

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th October 2024, 2 years ago | 2

The future of the private rented sector (PRS) is a major worry for 75% of landlords, research reveals. The findings...

Is HMRC Overreaching? Landlord Incorporation Without Remortgaging

Author: Mark Alexander

9th October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Thousands of landlords across the UK are now wondering if HMRC, the government’s tax authority, is going too far in...

Defending Landlords from Unfair HMRC Attacks

Author: Mark Alexander

5th October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Property118 has long been a champion for landlords, offering innovative and essential solutions to help property investors restructure their businesses...

Landlords are leaving the PRS as tax hikes and reforms loom

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd October 2024, 2 years ago | 8

The UK’s private rented sector (PRS) is facing a potential storm as landlords reassess their portfolios in response to anticipated...

Landlords urged to install EV chargers to boost income

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th September 2024, 2 years ago | 20

Landlords are being advised to get ahead of the curve by installing electric vehicle (EV) charging points at their properties....

Local Authorities Buying Tenanted Rental Properties from Private Landlords: A Growing Trend in the UK

Author: Mark Alexander

19th September 2024, 2 years ago | 19

As more private landlords decide to exit the rental market, local authorities across the UK are stepping in with initiatives...

How Are You Preparing for the 2030 EPC Requirements?

Author: Mark Alexander

10th September 2024, 2 years ago | 15

With Ed Miliband proposing a 2030 deadline for tougher EPC rules, many landlords are wondering how to prepare for the...