Tenant group slams council for failing to crack down on rogue landlords
Council Budget Cuts Draw Criticism Over Lack of Funding to Tackle Rogue Landlords in Edinburgh Summary: Edinburgh Council has faced criticism from tenant group Living Rent for not allocating specific funding to enforce regulations against rogue landlords in its latest budget. Despite claims from the council of ongoing commitment to private rented sector enforcement, concerns […]
Landlords in Northern Ireland could face tougher registration rules
Landlord Registration in Northern Ireland Set for Stricter Rules and Data Sharing Summary: The Northern Ireland Executive has opened a consultation proposing tougher landlord registration requirements, including collecting property standards data and sharing information to aid enforcement. These changes aim to improve transparency and raise standards in the private rented sector, affecting all landlords in […]
Landlord HHSRS inspection template launched
New HHSRS Inspection Template Helps UK Landlords Prepare for Renters’ Rights Act Summary: A new inspection template aligned with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) has been launched by Inventory Base to help landlords and agents meet upcoming legal standards under the Renters’ Rights Act, commencing May 2026. This tool supports consistent hazard […]
UK rents dip in February – led by London falls
UK Rental Market Sees Slight Decline in February Amid London Rent Drops Summary: UK average rents experienced a minor decrease in February 2026, driven primarily by continued falls in London rental prices. While rents remain above last year’s levels, landlords are noticing longer letting periods and cautious tenant behaviour due to affordability concerns and upcoming […]
Average service charges now exceed £200 a month
Average Leasehold Service Charges Surpass £200 Monthly, Impacting UK Landlords Summary: Research from Hamptons reveals that average service charges for leasehold flats in England and Wales have exceeded £200 per month for the first time, reaching £2,405 annually in 2025. This rise, driven by increasing management and compliance costs, poses challenges for landlords and affects […]
Wall street wants to buy all the houses?
Wall Street’s Growing Interest in Residential Property: Lessons for UK Landlords Summary: Recent discussions between UK housing advocates and major US investment firms highlight a growing trend of Wall Street’s involvement in residential property. While US policymakers consider limits on large-scale investor ownership of single-family homes, the UK appears to be moving in the opposite […]
Capital gains tax receipts hit a record high as landlords exit
Capital Gains Tax Revenue Soars as UK Landlords Leave the Market Summary: HMRC reported a record £16.9 billion in capital gains tax (CGT) receipts in January 2026, driven largely by landlords exiting the private rented sector. This surge reflects changes in tax allowances and rates, as well as strategic sales ahead of fiscal policy shifts, […]
Charities urge government to unfreeze LHA rates as homelessness surges
Charities Call for LHA Rate Increase Amid Rising Homelessness in England Summary: Recent government data reveals record-high rough sleeping and homelessness figures in England, prompting charities to urge the government to unfreeze Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates. This freeze is contributing to affordability challenges for tenants and landlords alike, with calls for increased social housing […]
BPF urges government help to boost Build-to-Rent supply
Build-to-Rent Supply Faces Challenges Without Tax Relief Reinstatement Summary: The British Property Federation (BPF) is calling on the UK government to reinstate Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR) to revive stalled Build-to-Rent (BtR) developments. The abolition of MDR in 2024 has led to significant project delays and viability issues, threatening the delivery of thousands of new homes […]
Four in five landlords ready for Making Tax Digital
Four Fifths of UK Landlords Prepared for Upcoming Making Tax Digital Requirements Summary: A recent report by Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting reveals that 80% of UK landlords feel ready for the Making Tax Digital (MTD) scheme, which becomes mandatory in April 2026 for landlords earning over £50,000. This contrasts with lower preparedness among sole […]
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