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 […]
Green councillor calls for local rent control powers
Local Rent Control Powers Proposed by Green Councillor in Worcester Summary: A Green councillor in Worcester has called for devolving rent control powers to local authorities to address rising housing costs affecting private renters. The motion, approved by Worcester City Council with amendments, highlights ongoing debates about rent affordability and the limitations of current legislation […]
Scottish parties must support private rented sector
Scottish Political Parties Urged to Back Private Rented Sector Amid Housing Crisis Summary: As Scotland faces a housing emergency, the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) calls on all political parties to support the private rented sector (PRS) in their upcoming manifestos. Encouraging landlord investment and developing clear, long-term PRS strategies are vital to increasing housing […]
Landlords face £3,000 eviction bills under Section 8 possession claims
Landlords Face Rising Costs and Delays with Section 8 Evictions from May 2026 Summary: From May 2026, UK landlords will no longer be able to use Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions and must rely on Section 8 possession claims under the Renters’ Rights Act. This change is expected to increase eviction costs to around £3,000 and […]
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