Landlord Law Blog Roundup for January
Landlord Law Blog Highlights January 2026: Key Updates for UK Landlords and Agents Summary: The Landlord Law Blog provided a comprehensive roundup of January 2026, covering essential legal updates, enforcement guidance, and tenant-landlord issues. These posts offer valuable insights for UK landlords and letting agents navigating recent changes and challenges in the private rented sector. […]
Landlord Law Newsround #422
Landlords Face New Challenges with Energy Efficiency, Licensing, and Tax Rules in 2026 Summary: Recent developments in the UK private rented sector highlight improvements in energy efficiency but ongoing issues with damp and mould. New borough-wide licensing in Brent and the introduction of Making Tax Digital rules for landlords earning over £50,000 signal increased regulatory […]
Broken court system sparks petition for faster evictions
Broken UK Court System Spurs Petition for Speedier Evictions and Landlord Protections Summary: A government petition has been launched calling for faster eviction processes and stronger protections for landlords in the UK’s private rented sector. This comes amid concerns that the housing court system is broken and will worsen with the introduction of the Renters’ […]
No, landlords aren’t crying – we are packing up
No End in Sight for UK Landlords Exiting the Private Rental Market Summary: Recent social media posts from tenant campaign groups highlight a growing narrative that landlords are ‘crying’ over market challenges. However, the reality is many UK landlords are quietly selling up, reducing the rental housing supply and shifting ownership towards large corporate investors. […]
Rental tax rise will push up rents – NRLA
Rental Tax Increase Set to Drive Up UK Rents, Warns NRLA Summary: A recent survey by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) reveals that two-thirds of landlords planning rent increases cite upcoming tax rises as a key factor. The Chancellor’s Budget proposal to raise income tax on rental earnings from 2027 is expected to push […]
London council brings all PRS homes under mandatory licensing
London Borough of Brent Expands Mandatory Licensing to All Private Rented Homes Summary: Brent Council has introduced a new mandatory licensing scheme covering all privately rented homes in the borough, aiming to improve housing standards and enforce landlord compliance. This move affects smaller Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) as well as single-let properties, with strict […]
New EPC metric system will drive landlords to install heat pumps
New EPC Calculation Changes Could Lead UK Landlords to Adopt Heat Pumps Summary: The UK government is revising the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) calculation method, potentially limiting the maximum EPC rating for properties heated by fossil fuels such as gas boilers. This shift may encourage landlords to install electric heat pumps to meet the EPC […]
Lenders cut buy to let rates and expand lending criteria
UK Buy-to-Let Mortgage Rates Fall as Lenders Broaden Criteria for 2026 Summary: Several UK buy-to-let lenders have reduced mortgage rates and expanded lending criteria ahead of a significant refinancing wave expected in 2026. This development offers landlords more competitive options and greater flexibility in managing their portfolios during one of the busiest remortgage periods in […]
Rising rents pushing renters into poverty claims charity
Rising Private Rents Driving Significant Poverty Among UK Renters, Warns Charity Summary: A new report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation reveals that soaring private rents have pushed around two million renters below the poverty line in 2023/24. The charity urges government action to address high housing costs and improve support for renters, highlighting the impact […]
Generation Rent calls for stronger council powers as holiday lets surge
Generation Rent urges stronger council controls amid rise in holiday lets Summary: A recent Generation Rent report highlights a significant increase in holiday lets and second homes in England, which is impacting local communities by reducing available housing for residents. The group is calling for the government to empower councils with licensing and limiting powers […]
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