Landlords turn to incorporation as Renters’ Rights Act approaches
Buy-to-let landlords in the UK are increasingly turning to incorporation as the Renters’ Rights Act approaches, signalling a shift in how property portfolios are managed. Recent data highlights a steady rise in the number of companies established to hold rental properties, reflecting landlords’ responses to evolving legislation and market conditions. Growth in Buy-to-Let Incorporation According […]
RESULTS of the Property118 Landlord Sentiment Survey (Q1 2026)
The recent Property118 Landlord Sentiment Survey, completed by 2,380 landlords in the first quarter of 2026, offers a comprehensive snapshot of the UK’s private rented sector. Representing ownership of over 23,000 properties, this survey is the largest of its kind and reveals significant trends in landlord demographics, ownership structures, and future intentions. Landlord Demographics: An […]
RESULTS of the Property118 Landlord Sentiment Survey (Q1 2026)
The first quarter of 2026 has seen the completion of the UK’s largest ever landlord sentiment survey, conducted by Property118. With 2,380 landlords responding, representing ownership of 23,098 rental properties, the survey offers an unprecedented insight into the demographics, ownership structures, and future intentions of private landlords across the country. Who Are the UK’s Landlords? […]
Scottish renters should get last two months’ rent-free if evicted – Generation Rent
Generation Rent has called on all political parties in Scotland to support a manifesto pledge that would grant renters the last two months’ rent free if they face no-fault evictions. This proposal forms part of a wider campaign addressing Scotland’s ongoing housing crisis ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections in May 2026. Addressing Scotland’s Housing […]
Rents tick up as Renters’ Rights Act deadline approaches
Rents across the UK have risen for the first time in five months, as the deadline for the Renters’ Rights Act draws near. New data from the HomeLet Rental Index reveals a modest increase in average rents, signalling a shift in the rental market as landlords and tenants adapt to forthcoming legislative changes. Rents rise […]
What’s the true cost for landlords to get properties to EPC C by 2030?
Landlords face a complex and varied financial challenge in upgrading their properties to an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of C by 2030. Recent analysis of real EPC data reveals that the cost of achieving this standard differs significantly depending on property type, construction, and existing heating systems, challenging the commonly cited average upgrade cost […]
Financial penalties won’t solve empty homes crisis – Propertymark
Over 300,000 homes in the UK have remained empty for more than six months, highlighting a significant challenge in addressing the country’s housing shortage. Propertymark, a leading industry body, has urged the government and local councils to adopt more effective strategies beyond financial penalties to tackle this issue. Financial penalties are not a complete solution […]
Landlords to tighten tenant checks before Renters’ Rights Act
Landlords across the UK are preparing for the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act on 1 May by tightening tenant screening processes. A recent survey reveals that nearly seven in ten landlords plan to implement more thorough checks to mitigate the risks associated with eviction under the new legislation. Increased Tenant Vetting Ahead of New […]
Renters’ Rights Act enforcement split into breaches and offences
From 1 May 2026, enforcement of the Renters’ Rights Act will be categorised into breaches and offences, each carrying distinct penalties. This new framework aims to clarify the consequences for landlords, letting agents, and their representatives who fail to comply with the Act’s provisions. Enforcement categories and penalties The Renters’ Rights Act introduces two tiers […]
Countdown to the Renters’ Rights Act deadline begins
The Renters’ Rights Act (RRA), heralded as the most significant reform to the private rented sector in decades, is set to come into force on 1 May 2026. Landlords and letting agents now have just one month to prepare for the initial phase of this legislation, which introduces fundamental changes to tenancy agreements and eviction […]
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