Decent Homes by 2035? There won’t be any small landlords left by then
Decent Homes Standard by 2035: The Future for Small UK Landlords Summary: The UK government has confirmed that all private and social landlords must meet the Decent Homes Standard (DHS) by 2035, adding to existing regulations such as the EPC C requirement by 2030. While aimed at improving rental property quality, these measures, combined with […]
Landlord Law Newsround #421
Landlords Face New EPC, Decent Homes, and Anti-Discrimination Rules in 2026 Summary: The UK government has outlined key regulatory changes affecting landlords, including new EPC C targets under the Warm Homes Plan, a Decent Homes Standard deadline for 2035, and anti-discrimination rules coming into force in Wales this year. These developments will impact rental property […]
Autumn Budget fails to derail commercial property confidence
Autumn Budget’s Limited Impact on UK Commercial Property Market Confidence Summary: Despite political uncertainty surrounding the late November 2025 Autumn Budget, demand for commercial property in the UK remained broadly positive at the end of the year. Rightmove’s data shows continued growth in leasing and investment activity across most sectors, signalling resilience among landlords and […]
Propertymark calls out lack of support for landlords in Welsh Budget
Welsh Budget Overlooks Private Landlords’ Need for Energy Efficiency Support Summary: The Welsh Government’s Final Budget for 2026–27 has been criticised by Propertymark for failing to provide targeted support to private landlords, particularly regarding energy efficiency improvements. While funding is allocated to homeowners under the Green Homes Wales Scheme, landlords remain without dedicated financial assistance, […]
If government wants commonhold to succeed at scale it must invest in training
Commonhold Success Depends on Professional Training Investment, Warns ALEP Summary: The government’s Draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill signals a renewed focus on commonhold as a tenure for new flats. However, experts from ALEP stress that without significant investment in professional training, the transition risks creating costly delays and disputes that will ultimately impact consumers. […]
Landlords face £20bn refurbishment bill to meet EPC C targets
Landlords Face Nearly £20 Billion Cost to Upgrade Properties to EPC C by 2030 Summary: New research from Octane Capital reveals that over two million private rented sector properties in England will require substantial refurbishment to meet the government’s EPC C energy efficiency targets by 2030. This refurbishment effort is estimated to cost landlords close […]
London’s rental supply rebounds as tenant competition cools
London Rental Market Sees Supply Increase as Tenant Competition Eases Summary: London’s rental market experienced a notable rise in available properties towards the end of 2025, easing competition among tenants. This shift, driven by an 8% increase in new rental listings and a 6% uplift in supply, offers landlords greater opportunities to attract tenants through […]
More than 200,000 UK homes owned by overseas buyers
More than 200,000 UK properties owned by overseas investors, with London as the hotspot Summary: Research reveals that over 200,000 UK homes are registered to overseas owners, with London accounting for the largest share. This stable level of international ownership highlights ongoing demand from foreign buyers, a factor UK landlords and agents should consider in […]
Scottish rents level out as supply improves
Scottish Private Rented Sector Sees Rent Growth Align with Inflation as Supply Recovers Summary: Recent analysis reveals that average rents in Scotland’s private rented sector have stabilised, with increases broadly tracking inflation over the year to September 2025. This trend follows a period of disruption caused by rent controls introduced in 2022, which had previously […]
Government funds Shelter to promote Renters’ Rights Act to tenants
Government Boosts Shelter Funding to Support Tenant Awareness of Renters’ Rights Act Summary: The UK government is increasing funding to Shelter to help raise tenant awareness of the upcoming Renters’ Rights Act, with tenant guidance due in April 2026. This move follows a landlord-focused campaign and aims to ensure tenants understand their legal rights ahead […]
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