MTD for the Lazy Landlord – The Least Hassle Approach The countdown has begun. On April 6, 2026, the British rental sector faces its biggest administrative shake-up since the introduction of the Right to Rent checks. Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is no longer a distant threat whispered
What Is the Last Practical Deadline for a UK Landlord to Serve a Section 21 Notice? The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has become law following Royal Assent in October 2025. Section 21 “no-fault” eviction notices are abolished with effect from 1 May 2026 in England. Landlords can serve Section 21
UK Property Landlord News: Top 5 Strategic Issues Shaping the Market in January 2026 The UK private and commercial property sector is in the midst of seismic regulatory, financial and market shifts. Investors, portfolio landlords, and commercial property holders face unprecedented legal reform, shifting demand metrics, rising costs, and evolving
UK Landlord Update: 10th December 2025 – Renters’ Rights Act Impact, Market Cooling & Landlord Exodus If you’re a landlord or property investor in the UK — residential or commercial — you know it’s been a chaotic few years. More regulation, tax hikes, tenant pressure, and political interference than we
UK Budget 2025: Complete Analysis for Landlords – Property Income Tax Rise, Limited Company Strategy & Renters’ Rights Act Implementation On 26 November 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her second Budget, introducing significant fiscal changes that will reshape the economics of property investment for UK landlords. The headline measure –
UK Landlord News This Week: 6 Critical Stories Every Property Investor Must Know (November 10-17, 2025) The past seven days have delivered a cascade of consequential developments for UK property landlords, from the government’s formal implementation timeline for sweeping rental reforms to accelerating portfolio liquidation across the sector. This weekly
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025: Essential Guide for UK Landlords – What’s Changing and How to Prepare The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025, marking the most significant transformation of the UK private rental sector in nearly 40 years. This landmark legislation represents a fundamental
How UK Landlords Can Protect Themselves from the HMRC Tax Crackdown in 2025 The message from HMRC couldn’t be clearer: UK landlords are now under the most intense tax scrutiny in the sector’s history. With a record £107 million recovered from landlord investigations in 2024/25 and over 4,000 compliance letters
UK Landlord News – Top 5 Issues for Residential & Commercial Investors 22nd October 2025 Welcome to this week’s briefing for landlords and property investors – both residential and commercial. The UK market is undergoing rapid change, and for those holding or acquiring rental assets, the shifts matter. Here are
Development finance lender Atelier has provided a £32.7m loan to MCR Property Group for the refinancing and refurbishment of Parham Student Village, a 600-bed purpose-built student accommodation scheme in Canterbury, Kent. The 15-month loan was completed in 19 working days.…
Avamore Capital has provided a £935,500 refurbishment and conversion facility to a repeat client for a residential property project. The loan was structured to allow the borrower to proceed with works while planning approval for a loft conversion remained pending.…
Property118 Section 24 timeline of how the debate unfolded In 2015, months before Section 24 became law, Property118 founder Mark Alexander met officials at HM Treasury responsible for the policy and raised concerns about how landlords might restructure their businesses…
Property118 Government defends EPC standards claiming they help landlords and tenants The government claims energy performance certificate (EPC) standards are “proportional” to landlords and tenants. In a written question, Plaid Cymru MP Llinos Medi, asked whether the government would consider…
Property118 Older renters fear rent rises and evictions under EPC targets A charity has urged the government to guarantee that EPC targets deliver benefits for older renters. Research from Independent Age reveals that 63% of older tenants would be worried…
Property118 Build-to-Rent viability warning as ARL urges government action The Association for Rental Living (ARL) is urging the government to take prompt action to support the UK’s Build-to-Rent (BtR) sector and address the increasing issue of viability that is deterring…
Property118 Council boosts landlord enforcement funding ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act A city council has unveiled a huge cash injection to deal with ‘rogue’ landlords ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act being implemented in May. It says that landlords…
Property118 Petition for faster evictions and tenant database rejected In response to a petition calling for faster evictions and a tenant database, the government said it does not support the proposals. The government claim “it is not proportionate” to introduce…
London estate agency Foxtons reported group revenue of £172.5 million for 2025, a 5% increase, while operating profit remained flat at £22.2 million. The company's lettings division offset challenging sales market conditions driven by weak consumer confidence. The post Foxtons…
Analysis of Home Office data shows 59% of converted flats and 55% of HMOs fail fire safety audits, well above the national average. Only 1.2% of converted flats and less than 1% of HMOs were inspected in 2024/25. The post…
Landlords operating through limited company structures are 14 percentage points more likely to increase rents than individual landlords, according to data from property research firm Pegasus Insight. The company's Landlord Trends survey found that 75% of limited company landlords raised…
A Hertfordshire letting agent has withdrawn a property listing after it stated tenants could not register to vote. The two-bedroom cottage in Graveley was marketed at £1,450 per month before being removed following criticism from tenant groups and the local…
Mortgage broker fees have increased by more than 28% over the past year, with the average charge reaching £643, according to research by Boon Brokers. The survey found that 56% of homebuyers paid between £500 and £700 to arrange their…
Foxtons has reported higher revenue for 2025, as growth in its lettings business helped offset challenging market conditions. Group revenue rose 5% to £172.5m, driven primarily by a 5% increase in lettings income, supported by acquisitions and growth in higher-margin…
Liverpool City Council is adding 34 to its landlord licensing team, in signs the council is looking to get tougher on those who flaunt the rules. This will bring up the total to 120, which will help the council oversee…
Lomond has acquired Liverpool-based lettings and estate agency Homesure for an undisclosed fee. Homesure manages over 1,700 properties across Liverpool, while it has three city location and 30 members of staff. Under Lomond’s ownership, Homesure will continue to operate under…
The Choices Group has acquired Bath-based The Apartment Company, as part of its goal to build a lettings platform with a national coverage. This is the group’s seventh acquisition. The Apartment Company is known as a boutique agency with a…
Angela Rayner's invitation has prompted criticism from agents
The deal strengthens Lomond’s position in the North West
Government urged to deliver meaningful consumer protections as part of bill
Amanda Lamb will highlight a range of properties, offering expert insights, lifestyle appeal and trends
The current franchisee is looking to retire from a Winkworth business
The resales programme helps existing franchise partners at LSL Estate Agency Franchising find buyers for their business
Lomond enters new territory with latest strategic acquisition
Renters Rights Act forces Labour council to spend extra £700,000
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The launch forms part of a wider technology programme
Two consultations aim to clampdown on all HMOs
Agency eyes growth
Rents are just 2.0% higher than in February 2025
Landlord Investment Show to tackle rental challenges head on
The acquisition of The Apartment Company strengthens Choices’ footprint in the South West
Property118 Rent arrears and claim values fall despite rise in cases The average value of rent arrears fell to £1,980 in 2025, down from £2,143 in 2024, according to new data from Reposit. It also says that claim values also…
Property118 Landlords face a £75,000 bill for neglecting property maintenance Landlords who defer repairs or step back from day-to-day management risk shaving tens of thousands of pounds off the value of their investments over a decade. According to property management…
Property118 Insurance with flood cover for landlords If you own a let property in a flood area or have suffered flooding previously, then you know how hard it is to get insurance covering floods. In partnership with The Home Insurer,…
Independent Age is a charity supporting older people on a low income
Fellow franchisee buys agency lettings book
Arrears values fall but case numbers edge upwards
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Property118 Evictions ‘surging’? The court data tells a very different story Claims that evictions are “surging” have become a familiar feature of the housing debate. Campaign groups repeat them in press releases, journalists reproduce them in headlines, and the figures…
Property118 Problem tenants can actually help you sell faster: how changing the narrative can get the highest prices for your properties We’ve all been there, most landlords think a “difficult” tenant kills a sale. But in reality, handled correctly, they…
Property118 Landlord Law is Changing: What You Must Do Before 1st May 2026 Over the past few months, I have been speaking to landlords across the UK about the Renters Rights Act, which comes into force on 1st May 2026.…
Property118 Peer questions impact of EPC exemptions A peer in the House of Lords has pressed the government to explain whether exemptions for EPCs are slowing down progress in the private rented sector (PRS). In a written question, Lord Carrington…
Property118 Property industry reaction to the Spring Statement 2026 Property industry experts have warned that the Chancellor’s Spring Statement lacked ambition, as new figures suggest housing supply is set to fall. Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the government’s Spring Statement to…
Property118 Limited company landlords hold three times more properties Landlords using limited companies now control portfolios that are more than three times larger than those holding rented property in their own name, research reveals. According to Pegasus Insight, this highlights…
Property118 Rayner and Gove attack ‘vested interests’ over leasehold reform Two former housing secretaries have slammed the “vested interests of freeholders” over their response to the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill. Speaking to the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee,…
Property118 Calls to streamline disabled facilities grant access for landlords Disabled facilities grants (DFG) should be streamlined for private landlords and the government should raise more awareness of the support available, claims Propertymark. The Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) provides funding…
Most tenancies end amicably without the need for landlords to take possession action in the county court
This is a punchy reminder for letting agents that every listing they publish isn’t just marketing for the property, it’s marketing for their business
PropTech platform recently secured £69m funding for lettings acquisitions