Potential pitfalls when inheriting rental properties
Inheriting rental properties can present a range of challenges, particularly when it comes to tax implications and future management strategies. Whether you plan to sell the inherited properties or hold them long term will significantly influence how the inheritance should be structured. Deciding Between Selling or Holding Inherited Properties If the intention is to sell […]
Landlord Law Newsround #438
As May draws to a close, landlords and letting agents face important deadlines and ongoing challenges in the private rented sector. Recent calls to raise the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) highlight affordability issues for older renters, while compliance with the Renters’ Right Act remains a pressing concern ahead of the 31 May deadline. Meanwhile, government […]
Older renters in private rented sector face shrinking supply of suitable homes
Nearly 867,000 households in England’s private rented sector include someone aged 55 or over, yet the supply of suitable homes for this growing demographic is failing to keep pace with demand. A recent report from Propertymark highlights a concerning decline in the availability of accessible properties such as bungalows and retirement homes, even as the […]
Renters’ Rights Act may shut out ‘riskier’ tenants – NRLA
The introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act has raised concerns among landlords about the potential exclusion of tenants deemed ‘riskier’ due to poor credit histories, fluctuating incomes, or lack of guarantors. Research by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) indicates that the new legislation may lead landlords to become more selective, potentially limiting housing options […]
First-time buyers seeking pricier homes pushes up house price inflation
First-time buyers in the UK are increasingly targeting higher-priced homes, a trend that is contributing to a rise in house price inflation despite a general slowdown in buyer enquiries. New data from Zoopla reveals that while fewer first-time buyers are actively searching, those who are remain determined to purchase properties above last year’s price levels. […]
Government committee urges faster leasehold reform
The Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee has called for accelerated reforms to the leasehold system, urging the government to strengthen its draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill. While welcoming some protections for leaseholders, the committee highlighted significant omissions and delays that risk prolonging the challenges faced by millions trapped in leasehold arrangements. Committee […]
Landlords face family rent shift as PRS houses 3.2m children
Landlords in the UK are increasingly housing young families for longer periods, as the number of children living in privately rented homes has more than tripled since 2000. Recent data from the Resolution Foundation highlights significant shifts in the private rented sector (PRS), with implications for landlords, tenants, and housing policy. Rising Numbers of Children […]
The Telegraph wants to speak to landlords who are having trouble selling their homes
The Telegraph is seeking to hear directly from buy-to-let landlords who are encountering difficulties selling their rental properties. This outreach forms part of a broader investigation into the potential impacts of a housing market downturn on the UK economy. Journalist Seeks Landlord Experiences Melissa Lawford, the economics correspondent at The Telegraph, is currently researching an […]
Renters’ Rights Act information sheet deadline warning issued to landlords
Landlords across England face a looming deadline to provide tenants with the Renters’ Rights Act information sheet by 31 May 2026. Failure to comply could result in fines of up to £7,000, as the government emphasises the importance of this new requirement under the Renters’ Rights Act. Deadline and requirements The government mandates that every […]
Feeling the heat? How we turned a landlord nightmare into a cool £12k win
As the British summer brings soaring temperatures, landlords are facing increasing pressures beyond just the weather. Rising regulatory demands, assertive tenants, and stringent council enforcement have made many property owners reconsider their involvement in the private rented sector (PRS). One London landlord recently found a way to exit the PRS smoothly and profitably, turning what […]
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