Planning and Infrastructure Bill receives Royal Assent
Planning and Infrastructure Bill Receives Royal Assent: What It Means for UK Landlords The Planning and Infrastructure Bill has received Royal Assent and will soon become law, aiming to accelerate the delivery of new homes by reforming the planning system. This legislation is intended to support the government’s target of building 1.5 million homes by […]
Exit Strategies: What Happens When a Buy-To-Let Mortgage Term Ends
Exit Strategies: What Happens When a Buy-To-Let Mortgage Term Ends As thousands of buy-to-let mortgage deals reach their end in 2025, landlords face critical decisions that affect their portfolio’s financial health. Understanding the options available at mortgage term expiry is essential to avoid costly increases in payments and to maintain positive cashflow. This article outlines […]
Shelter blames rising rents and housing benefit freeze for driving homelessness
Shelter Attributes Rising Homelessness to Rent Increases and Housing Benefit Freeze Homelessness in England has reached record levels, with Shelter identifying unaffordable private rents and the ongoing freeze on housing benefit as key drivers. This situation is particularly relevant for landlords and letting agents, as it highlights the growing demand for affordable housing and the […]
Landlord Law Blog looks back on 2025
Landlord Law Blog Reflects on 2025 and the Impact of the Renters’ Rights Act The year 2025 has been significant for UK landlords, marked notably by the enactment of the 2025 Renters’ Rights Act. This legislation introduces important changes affecting landlord and tenant relationships, making it essential for landlords and agents to understand the new […]
Agents sneaking in unfair exit clauses?
Agents Sneaking in Unfair Exit Clauses? Recent concerns have emerged among landlords regarding unfair exit clauses being inserted into contracts by letting agents. These clauses may restrict landlords from terminating their agent’s services while tenants remain in the property, potentially limiting landlords’ control over their management arrangements. Understanding these contract terms is crucial for landlords […]
Scottish housebuilding plummets to record lows
Scottish housebuilding falls to record lows amid ongoing housing crisis New data from the Scottish government reveals a significant decline in housebuilding activity, with starts down 5% and completions falling by 8% in the year ending September 2025 compared to the previous year. This downturn poses challenges for landlords and agents as the supply of […]
Scottish housebuilding plummets to record lows
Scottish housebuilding falls to record lows amid ongoing housing crisis New data from the Scottish government reveals a significant decline in housebuilding activity, with starts down 5% and completions falling 8% between the years ending September 2024 and September 2025. This downturn occurs despite government commitments to deliver 110,000 affordable homes by 2032, raising concerns […]
First-time buyers lift home moves to three-year high as price growth cools
First-time buyers drive home moves to three-year high as price growth slows The UK housing market is on track for its busiest year since 2022, with home sales expected to reach 1.2 million in 2025. This increase in activity is largely driven by first-time buyers benefiting from improved mortgage access, even as house price growth […]
First-time buyers lift home moves to three-year high as price growth cools
First-time buyers drive home sales to three-year high as price growth slows The UK housing market is experiencing its busiest year since 2022, with home sales forecast to reach 1.2 million in 2025. This increase in transactions is largely driven by first-time buyers benefiting from improved mortgage access, even as house price growth moderates to […]
Leaseholders could be allowed to demand superfast broadband under new plans
Leaseholders Could Gain Right to Demand Superfast Broadband Under New Government Proposals The government has launched a consultation proposing that leaseholders in flats be granted the right to request gigabit-capable broadband connections from freeholders, who would not be able to unreasonably refuse such requests. This development is part of a broader strategy to achieve 99% […]
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