Law Society urges government to invest in courts ahead of Renters’ Rights Act
Court Funding Urgently Needed to Manage Rising Landlord Possession Cases Post-Renters’ Rights Act Summary: The Law Society has called on the UK government to increase investment in the court system to handle an expected surge in contested possession cases following the abolition of Section 21 under the Renters’ Rights Act. Without additional funding, court backlogs […]
Derby landlord sells his portfolio with no searches, no survey, and £30,000 more than investor market
Derby Landlord Achieves Fast Portfolio Sale Above Investor Market Value Without Searches or Survey Summary: A Derby landlord successfully sold four out of six properties in his portfolio quickly and for £30,000 more than typical investor market prices, without the need for searches or surveys. This case highlights how expert handling of tenant cooperation and […]
Labour MP introduces bill to track short-term lets
Labour MP Proposes Bill to Improve Monitoring of Short-Term Lettings in London Summary: Labour MP Rachel Blake has introduced a Ten-Minute Rule bill aiming to enhance data collection on short-term lets, particularly focusing on enforcing the 90-night rental limit in London. The bill seeks to amend data-sharing restrictions to help local authorities better regulate short-term […]
England loses thousands of social homes as building fails to keep pace
England Faces Net Loss in Social Housing as Construction Lags Behind Sales and Demolitions Summary: England experienced a net reduction of 3,834 social homes last year, with more properties sold or demolished than newly built. This shortfall highlights ongoing challenges in meeting housing demand, prompting calls from charities for the government to increase social home […]
BTL lenders cut rates and launch cashback remortgage deals
Buy-to-Let Lenders Introduce Lower Rates and Cashback Incentives for Remortgages Summary: Several UK buy-to-let lenders have launched new remortgage deals featuring reduced interest rates and cashback offers, aiming to support landlords managing their property portfolios. These changes reflect increased competition in the market and provide landlords with clearer pricing and assistance with upfront costs. SEO […]
Council urges landlords to help amid housing emergency in Scotland
Council Partners with Landlords to Address Scotland’s Housing Emergency Summary: Fife Council has launched a new partnership scheme urging landlords to provide short-term accommodation for vulnerable families facing homelessness. Supported by the Scottish Association of Landlords, the initiative offers guaranteed rent and property management, aiming to increase affordable housing supply and ease pressure on housing […]
Tenant referencing under the Renters’ Rights Act?
Tenant Referencing Practices Ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act Implementation in 2026 Summary: With the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force on 1 May 2026, UK landlords are considering how tenant referencing procedures will adapt to the new legal framework. One landlord has shared their comprehensive referencing approach, highlighting the importance of thorough checks to […]
Landlords pet allergies being ignored?
Landlord Allergies to Pets Raise Concerns in the Private Rented Sector Summary: A landlord has highlighted the issue of landlords’ allergies to pets being overlooked in the private rented sector (PRS), questioning whether government policies unfairly prioritise tenants’ pet ownership over landlords’ health. This raises important considerations for landlords managing properties with pets and the […]
Government ramps up campaign to prepare landlords for Making Tax Digital
Government Steps Up Efforts to Prepare UK Landlords for Making Tax Digital Compliance Summary: The UK government is intensifying its campaign to ensure landlords earning over £50,000 are ready for the April 2026 rollout of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax. This initiative requires landlords to keep digital records and submit quarterly updates to […]
Tenants spend more than £10,000 on rent as affordability hits
Tenants Face Rising Rent Burdens as Affordability Declines Across UK Regions Summary: In 2025, the average UK renter paid £10,580 in rent, consuming 41% of their net income, a significant increase from the previous year. This growing rent-to-income ratio highlights mounting financial pressure on tenants, with London remaining the least affordable region. For landlords and […]
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