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
Another week passes and so to another Newsround. Let us see what’s been happening in the news this week. Government rejects additional HMO legislation Housing Minister, Matthew Pennycook has stated that councils have ‘sufficient tools to manage HMOs on a…
Property118 Stuck between a rock and a hard place when selling a tenanted property? Since Section 21 was abolished on 1 May 2026, there have been huge increases in the number of landlords searching for information about evicting tenants using…
Riyadh's residential market is experiencing a structural shift as Vision 2030-led development drives demand for family-oriented communities, with billions of dollars flowing into infrastructure, schools, and amenities. Master-planned developments like Sedra and ultra-prime projects such as Wadi Safar are attracting…
International schools following the British curriculum are emerging as a significant factor in residential property demand across Riyadh, as Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 continues to attract multinational corporations and skilled professionals to the capital. The pattern mirrors developments in established…
Riyadh's residential property market is undergoing significant transformation as Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 programme drives infrastructure development, regulatory reform and international investment into the capital. The city is experiencing growth across multiple residential segments, from ultra-prime villa communities to family-oriented…
Property118 Why rent controls are the wrong answer to a housing shortage Oh, dear, another week and another call for rent controls. This time it’s the turn of Generation Rent, which has published an article asking what rent control in…
Property118 Councils to fine landlords £7,000 per hazard under new health and safety rules Landlords could face on-the-spot fines of £7,000 for each hazard found in a property and a £40,000 civil penalty for failing to remedy the issue and…
Property118 Welsh landlords risk fines over failure to inform tenants of new rules Landlords in Wales have until Sunday (14th June) to inform tenants of anti-discrimination rules under the Renters’ Rights Act. The Welsh government says that landlords will need…
Property118 Pressure mounts to move £250 ground rent cap forward to 2027 Media reports suggest the government could bring forward plans to cap ground rents following pressure from MPs. A story in The Times says ministers may introduce a £250…
Property118 Section 21 cases fell ahead of abolition claim government The government has claimed Section 21 evictions had already decreased before they were abolished. The government has confirmed data shows Section 21 cases fell before the Renters’ Rights Act came…
Property118 Constant RRA Information Sheet update emails? Hello, I am constantly receiving updates on changes to the Renters’ Rights Act via email. I am not sure what the exact changes are. Do I need to give a copy of the…
Tower Hamlets Council has secured three-year banning orders against a property management company and its two directors following serious housing offences at an overcrowded property in Poplar. R&G Agent Ltd and its directors were found to have operated an unlicensed…
Knight Frank has appointed Tim Robinson as its next UK Managing Partner, succeeding Stephen Clifton who will retire in March 2027. Robinson, currently Head of Commercial with over 30 years at the firm, will assume the role in April 2027…
Property prices across London have declined by 3.6% year-on-year, with inner London experiencing an 8.7% fall compared to 2.6% in outer areas. Inner London flat prices are now 11.2% below April 2020 levels, driven by affordability pressures and structural market…
The government will publish a roadmap detailing reforms to the homebuying and selling process later this year, housing minister Matthew Pennycook has confirmed. The commitment follows two consultations proposing binding conditional contracts and mandatory upfront property information. The post Government…
The cost of void periods between tenancies has increased by 12.9% year-on-year, rising from £1,005 to £1,135, according to research by property management firm Rushbrook & Rathbone. The West Midlands recorded the largest increase at 52.9%, whilst London registered the…
Complaints against letting agents in the UK increased by 47.4% in 2025, rising to 4,220 from 2,863 the previous year, according to analysis by tenant onboarding platform Propoly. The sharp rise follows a 19.6% increase in complaints between 2023 and…
What is currently happening in the UK property market?
The agency said recent changes form part of a wider reorganisation of the Hungerford branch
New faces and key appointments
More than 4,200 complaints were lodged against agents in 2025
Dacres says it has doubled the number of rental properties under management over the past 12 months
Prospective buyer enquiries continue to trail 2025 levels
Sales agreed climb to highest level since June 2025
Zoopla keen to deliver quality leads
Conveyancing Association launches summer webinar series for firms
Price falls hit a number of seaside towns, yet demand continues to support substantial premiums in key locations
It's another Article 4 direction requested by a council seeking to limit HMOs
Landlord instructions are falling and most survey respondents expect rent rises
The agency is 200 years old and highly regarded
This is according to an online agency
There's already been a rise in tenant complaints to lettings agents
He will pay at a rate of £1,750 a month
This is the finding from a Letting Partnership survey
This is according to a deposit alternative firm's survey of tenants
Property118 The RRA’s ‘unintended consequences’ for landlords and tenants Landlords watching the unfolding impact of the Renters’ Rights Act, now have another reason to look closely at London, where falling supply is already being linked to higher rents. Tom Bill,…
Property118 EPC C targets under fire over impact on older homes Britain has some of Europe’s oldest housing stock, and with government plans to bring private rented homes up to EPC C, the question remains: how will older properties meet…
The latest analysis from lettings agency Benham and Reeves
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Paragon Development Finance has provided funding to MACC Care Properties for the acquisition and development of a 71-bed care home in Birmingham. The brownfield site on Shaftmoor Lane in Hall Green will be developed into a 44,132 sq ft purpose-built…
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Property118 Councils are telling you how they’ll pay for enforcement and you should listen The Renters’ Rights Act has been in force for just over five weeks. In that time, one council has publicly admitted it will need to fund…
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Property118 Tenants face rent squeeze as landlord supply falls – RICS Landlords are facing renewed rent pressure as tenant demand rises and the supply of available homes remains constrained. The latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey for May shows tenant…
Property118 Government defends Making Tax Digital amid concerns over older taxpayers The government claim Making Tax Digital works “well for those who need it”, despite ongoing criticism over the scheme. The controversial scheme came into force in April this year,…
Property118 House prices rise 1.6% as London falls – e.surv The latest e.surv report puts the average house price in Great Britain at £327,400, up 1.6% on a year ago. Its House Price Index reveals that prices have risen 0.2%…
Property118 Home Office lacks asylum housing plan, MPs warn The Home Office has no ‘credible’ long-term plan for housing asylum seekers, MPs have warned, despite a government pledge to stop using hotels by 2029. A highly critical report from the cross-party…
The latest deal adds 1,100 managed properties and three branches to the group
RICS survey suggests sales market remains subdued, while rental pressures continue to intensify amid a shortage of available homes
New faces and key appointments