What are the correct notice dates on pre-1 May tenancies for students?
Determining the correct notice dates for student tenancies that began before 1 May 2024 can be complex due to recent legislative changes. This article examines the challenges landlords face in identifying valid notice periods and rent days for such agreements, particularly when tenancies do not cover a full year. Understanding Pre-1 May Student Tenancies Many […]
Home sales now take 104 days to exchange
Home sales in the UK are now taking an average of 104 days to reach exchange of contracts, marking the first time on record that the process has exceeded 100 days in April. This extended timeline reflects growing complexities in the property transaction process, with leasehold sales notably contributing to longer delays. Lengthening transaction times […]
Government sets out leasehold reforms including broadband rights and ground rent cap
The UK government has outlined significant reforms to the leasehold system, aiming to modernise property ownership and improve leaseholders’ rights. Key changes include granting leaseholders the legal right to request fast broadband connections and delaying the introduction of a ground rent cap until 2028. Legal Right to Fast Broadband for Leaseholders One of the most […]
Why the landlords best placed to expand are choosing not to
Despite having the financial capacity and experience to expand their property portfolios, many established landlords in the UK are choosing not to pursue further growth. This shift reflects a strategic reassessment of priorities rather than any lack of opportunity or capability. Financial Strength Does Not Guarantee Expansion Landlords best positioned for expansion typically have low […]
Most private renters exit tenancies by choice NOT eviction
New data from the English Housing Survey reveals that most private renters in England choose to end their tenancies voluntarily rather than being evicted. The findings, covering the period 2024 to 2025 before the Renters’ Rights Act came into force, offer valuable insights into tenant behaviour and satisfaction within the private rented sector. Majority of […]
Buy to let mortgage arrears fall 24% year-on-year
Buy-to-let mortgage arrears have fallen significantly in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest data from UK Finance. The number of buy-to-let mortgages in arrears dropped by 24% compared to the same period last year, signalling an improving financial position for many landlords. Decline in Buy-to-Let Mortgage Arrears UK Finance reports that 8,960 […]
Council offers cash to improve homes for rent
Liverpool City Council has unveiled a new initiative offering financial incentives to landlords and property owners to bring long-term empty homes back into the rental market. This forms part of a broader housing strategy aimed at improving housing availability and standards across the city. Grant scheme to tackle empty homes The council’s £7.3 million Empty […]
Renters unaware of Renters’ Rights Act protections
Despite the Renters’ Rights Act coming into effect on 1 May, a significant proportion of tenants remain unaware of the protections it offers. New research reveals that over one-third of tenants have little or no knowledge of the legislation, which introduces important changes to tenant rights and landlord responsibilities. Tenant Awareness of the Renters’ Rights […]
Appliance repairs for landlords?
Landlords often face questions about their responsibilities regarding appliance repairs in rental properties. A recent query from a landlord highlights the evolving nature of tenancy agreements and the legal obligations landlords must consider when it comes to maintaining appliances. Changes in tenancy agreement clauses on appliance repairs Traditionally, some assured shorthold tenancy (AST) agreements have […]
Why economic illiteracy is the greatest danger facing landlords
The UK’s private rented sector faces a significant threat, not from market conditions but from widespread economic illiteracy within local and central government. This misunderstanding of basic economic principles is influencing policy proposals that could destabilise the rental market and force many landlords out. Political Ideology Over Economic Reality Recent local elections have brought forward […]
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