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
Property118 Rent tribunal backlogs fuel rent control calls Landlords are facing calls for nationwide rent controls as tribunal backlogs leave some waiting longer for increases that cannot be backdated to before a decision. The London Renters Union (LRU) has told…
Property118 Minister denies rent controls are back as Tribunals slash landlords’ rents A government minister has rejected claims that rent controls are being introduced in England through the back door via rent tribunals. Posting on social media, housing minister Matthew…
Property118 One in seven landlords switch to room-only tenancies Landlords are turning to room-only tenancies to protect themselves against costly void periods, according to new data. Findings by SpareRoom reveal around one in seven (14%) landlords in England who let…
Property118 Landlords plan rent rises and property purchases Rent rises are on the agenda for 83% of landlords over the next 12 months, while more than a third intend to buy another property. The findings come from Landbay’s Q3 survey,…
Property118 Below-average rents scarcer outside London Landlords in Leeds and Cardiff face a smaller proportion of competing properties advertised below the local average rent than those in London, research reveals. Letting agency Benham and Reeves puts Cardiff at the bottom…
The Budget doubled the previously planned two-percentage-point increase.
A new study identifies the biggest worries for landlords
The Scottish Government is being urged to defy Labour's latest landlord tax
Property118 UK house price recovery delayed until 2028 Landlords face a further fall in property values next year, with a recovery in house prices not expected until 2028. Savills forecasts that average UK house prices will fall by 1.5% in…
NRLA members will receive free access to Kamma Climate's Property Upgrade Tool
Property118 Beyond Help to Buy: why alternative routes onto the ladder now matter more than ever Article by Peter Hawley, Director, SOWN (part of LRG) For many younger buyers, the property ladder no longer looks like a ladder: it looks…
Property118 Social housing landlord faces independent RSH inquiry A social housing landlord faces an independent inquiry into potential conflicts of interest, the use of its housing assets and possible mismanagement. The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has commissioned the inquiry…
The top 10 locations have all seen capital appreciation of 50% or more in 10 years
A homebuyer in Oxfordshire faced potential completion delays after digital bank Revolut froze access to a £37,000 house deposit during a "routine security review". The account holder's wife had her account suspended for nearly three weeks, restricting access to funds…
£1.5bn Rightmove legal battle takes fresh turn as 13,000 agents await crucial ruling
Property118 Government insists property tax rise will have little impact on rents The government claims a two-percentage-point tax rise on property income would have only a small impact on rents. Chancellor John Healey announced in the Budget that tax rates…
Property118 Scottish government urged to rule out landlord tax raid in Budget Industry experts have warned that increasing taxes on landlords in Scotland could lead to higher rents for tenants, as pressure mounts on the Scottish government to rule out…
Property118 Landlords’ information on PRS Database to remain private until 2027 The government has confirmed that landlords’ information submitted to the PRS Database will not be publicly available before 2027. In answer to a written parliamentary question, housing minister Matthew…
New analysis has quantified the financial impact of recent income tax increases on buy-to-let landlords, with projections showing significant long-term costs for property investors across England. Landlords in London face an additional £36,000 in tax over 25 years, according to…
Landlord confidence has declined sharply over the past 15 years despite maintaining strong financial performance, according to research by Pegasus Insight. The analysis found that just 23% of landlords are confident about their business prospects, down from 63% in 2011.…
Home movers in London face parking charges of up to £440 to reserve space for removal vans, with costs varying significantly across the capital's boroughs. Research shows Haringey charges the highest fee at £440, nearly double the previous year's rate,…
By Ian Gargett, MD of Rapport Digital Walk down almost any UK high street and you will find one. A brass plate by a side door. A first-floor office above a café. A converted townhouse with a car park round…
Southwold in Suffolk has recorded the highest property price growth among UK seaside locations over the past decade, with prices increasing 94% from £231,236 to £448,106. Sandbanks in Dorset ranked second with a 93% increase, while Saltburn-by-the-Sea saw a 75%…
Property portal Rightmove has extended its partnership with Women in Estate Agency for a further two years, extending the agreement until 31 July 2028. The renewed partnership will fund WiEA's annual flagship event, UK-wide Regional Champions network, and practical training…
Government price caps for the Your First Home scheme would have covered 46% of new-build homes sold in England last year. Regional variations show significant differences, with 58% of new-builds in London falling within thresholds compared to 40% in the…
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Bank of England considers relaxing mortgage lending rules
Estate agency owners urged to avoid hasty sales despite fears of higher capital gains tax bills
Savills forecasts another fall in UK house prices in 2027, with recovery delayed until 2028
Major lenders slash selected mortgage rates despite three-year high in borrowing costs
News in brief: Koffman returns to Aston Chase; Knight Frank names senior partners; Strutt & Parker recruits from rivals
Independent estate agency continues its expansion with a new high street office and plans to strengthen its local presence
Average rental yields have remained relatively stable at 6.4%
Zoopla says its homeowner audience has reached 6.4m
UK build-to-rent construction starts have fallen 63% in a year, with regional starts down 78%
A range of measurements show broad unhappiness with the rental sector
Property118 Landlord confidence falls despite rising profitability Landlords are more likely to be making a profit than they were 15 years ago, yet fewer than a quarter are confident about their business prospects. That’s according to research from Pegasus Insight…
Property118 Buy to let fixes and trackers widen landlord choice Landlords facing borrowing limits have a further choice of five-year fixed buy to let mortgages offering lower headline rates in return for a 5% product fee. Fleet Mortgages has introduced…
Website SpareRoom has revealed its latest analysis
Often has launched a controversial consultation
Retiree landlords can be asset-rich but cash-poor
The landlord population is getting older, too
Tools like ChatGPT and Claude can be plugged into the new platform
Younger landlords may expand their buy to let activities, however
Property118 Do I need the freeholder’s permission before renting on Airbnb? Hello, I own a flat in a popular tourist area. My tenant has given notice to leave in two months. Rather than find a new tenant, I would like…
Property118 Council tax shapes holiday let owners’ decisions Council tax premiums are influencing whether nearly three-quarters of holiday let owners participate in the market, research reveals. Cumberland Building Society’s latest Holiday Let Index found that 72% of owners reported a…
Property118 MP warns social housing bill will fail to deliver new homes An MP has warned that the social housing bill will fail to deliver any new social homes. During a debate on the Bill, shadow housing minister Gareth Bacon…
The conference is this coming weekend in New Orleans
Prices and transaction volumes are both set to fall
Fireworks can be let off up to midnight on November 5