Landlord faces financial strain as mortgage renewals threaten rental income
Landlord faces financial strain as mortgage renewals threaten rental income A landlord with ten rental flats in London is experiencing severe financial difficulties due to rising mortgage costs, falling property values, and tax changes. With
Making Tax Digital awareness remains low among UK landlords and traders
Making Tax Digital awareness remains low among UK landlords and traders A recent survey reveals that half of UK adults are unaware of the Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative for Income Tax, despite its phased
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor sub-let cottages without paying rent
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor sub-let cottages without paying rent Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor reportedly sub-let three cottages at Royal Lodge without paying rent, receiving up to £2,000 monthly. The Public Accounts Committee recommends banning sub-letting on Crown Estate leases
East of England agency acquires lettings portfolio from long-standing rival
East of England agency acquires lettings portfolio from long-standing rival Sowerbys, a lettings agency in the East of England, has taken over the lettings management portfolio of Birds Estate Agents in Hunstanton, ensuring continuity for
Landlord fined £12,500 for electrical safety breaches in rented property
Landlord fined £12,500 for electrical safety breaches in rented property A Darlington landlord has been fined £12,500 for failing to comply with electrical safety regulations that require periodic inspections and remedial work in private rented
UK house prices record largest annual fall in three years
UK house prices record largest annual fall in three years House prices in the UK dropped by 0.6% in October, marking the biggest annual decline since October 2023, with the average property price falling to
Landlords must collect Visitor Levy from short-let tenants
Landlords must collect Visitor Levy from short-let tenants The Visitor Levy Bill introduced in Parliament requires landlords of short-let properties, including Airbnb hosts, to collect a new local tax from tenants staying up to 28
Government introduces tougher EPC fines and enforcement for landlords
Government introduces tougher EPC fines and enforcement for landlords The Energy Independence Bill, introduced to Parliament in November 2026, strengthens enforcement of energy efficiency standards in private rented properties, increasing penalties and local authority powers
UK rents rise across all regions with signs of slowing growth
UK rents rise across all regions with signs of slowing growth Rents across the UK increased by 5% year-on-year in October 2026, maintaining a strong pace above inflation. However, monthly rental growth moderated and void
Renters Rights Act reduces Foxtons lettings revenue in Q3 2026
Renters Rights Act reduces Foxtons lettings revenue in Q3 2026 Foxtons reported a 7% decline in lettings revenue during the third quarter of 2026, attributing the drop mainly to tenant-led early terminations following the Renters
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