What is Subletting and is It Illegal in the UK?
Subletting is a common issue landlords and letting agents face, yet it often raises questions about legality and tenant rights. Understanding what subletting entails and the legal framework surrounding it is essential for managing rental properties effectively. What is subletting? Subletting occurs when a tenant rents out part or all of their rented property to […]
What is Rent Arrears? Tips to Protect Your Rental Income as a Landlord
Rent arrears can pose a significant challenge for landlords, even when tenants are generally reliable. Various factors, such as changes in employment or unexpected personal expenses, may cause tenants to miss or delay rent payments. Understanding rent arrears and how to manage them effectively is crucial for protecting rental income and maintaining a smooth landlord-tenant […]
Letting agents must evolve to stop landlords selling up – Agent Rainmaker
As the Renters’ Rights Act approaches implementation, a significant number of landlords are considering exiting the private rented sector. Agent Rainmaker urges letting agents to evolve their services and strategies to support landlords better, aiming to prevent a further decline in rental property supply. Pressure on letting agents as landlords consider selling Recent data from […]
Landlords warned over proof of service risk
Landlords face a looming deadline of 31 May to provide tenants with the official Renters’ Rights Act information sheet and, crucially, to prove that tenants have received it. Failure to evidence delivery could result in fines of up to £7,000 per tenancy, placing significant compliance pressure on landlords across the UK. Deadline for providing Renters’ […]
RICS survey shows housing slowdown and rising rents
The latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) survey reveals a cooling housing market alongside rising tenant demand and increasing rents. While buyer enquiries and agreed sales have declined sharply, landlord instructions remain subdued, signalling a cautious outlook for the property sector amid broader economic and geopolitical pressures. Tenant Demand Rises Despite Market Slowdown According […]
Why policymakers should pay attention to landlord sentiment data
Policy discussions around the private rented sector often centre on tangible outcomes such as rent levels, housing availability, and tenant protections. While these remain crucial, the underlying behaviours of landlords—their decisions to expand, maintain, or reduce their portfolios—are the true drivers of change within the sector. Understanding landlord sentiment is therefore essential for effective policymaking. […]
£40,000 fines to landlords? No thank you. We’ll help you sell in less than 3 months
From next month, the Renters’ Rights Act will come into full effect, marking the end of Section 21 notices and introducing civil penalties of up to £40,000 for landlords who fail to comply with new regulations. This significant shift in the regulatory landscape is prompting many landlords to reconsider their position in the market. Rising […]
Tenants told how to challenge landlords with rent repayment orders
The government has issued detailed guidance to assist tenants in challenging landlords through rent repayment orders (RROs), a move that reflects the tougher penalties introduced under the Renters’ Rights Act. This guidance aims to clarify the process for tenants seeking redress when landlords fail to comply with licensing requirements, while also outlining the evidence needed […]
Government pressed on enforcement against criminal landlords
The UK government has indicated a commitment to enhancing enforcement measures against criminal landlords, following research revealing that councils currently recover only a quarter of fines imposed on landlords for housing offences. This development comes as the Renters’ Rights Act is set to take effect on 1 May 2026, introducing new powers for local authorities […]
HTB, NatWest and Coventry unveil new buy to let deals
Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB), NatWest, and Coventry Building Society have introduced new buy-to-let mortgage deals, reflecting evolving landlord needs and market conditions. These offerings include tiered pricing structures, competitive fixed rates, and targeted products for limited company borrowers. Hampshire Trust Bank launches tiered buy-to-let range Hampshire Trust Bank has unveiled a new buy-to-let mortgage range […]
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