Autumn Budget dents landlord confidence but buy to let activity continues
Autumn Budget Impact: UK Landlords Adapt Amid Ongoing Buy-to-Let Activity Summary: Research from Landbay reveals that while four in ten UK landlords feel pessimistic about their buy-to-let prospects following the Autumn Budget, many remain active in the market. Landlords are adjusting to tax and regulatory pressures by restructuring portfolios, raising rents moderately, and seeking more […]
How to sell two flats and the freehold?
How UK Landlords Can Approach Selling Two Flats with the Freehold Summary: A landlord owning a small detached freehold building with two flats has encountered challenges selling the properties alongside the freehold, particularly due to concerns about mortgageability and shared ownership responsibilities. This situation highlights common issues UK landlords face when selling multiple flats with […]
Paragon, NatWest and RAW unveil new buy to let deals and processes
Paragon, NatWest and RAW introduce new buy-to-let mortgage options and valuation methods Summary: Paragon has expanded its buy-to-let mortgage range with six new two-year Bank Base Rate tracker products, offering landlords more flexibility and no early repayment charges. NatWest has reduced its five-year fixed-rate buy-to-let deal, while RAW Capital Partners has introduced automated valuation models […]
Why Ed Miliband’s Warm Homes Plan is hot air for landlords
Ed Miliband’s Warm Homes Plan Sparks Concern Among UK Landlords Over EPC Requirements Summary: Ed Miliband’s recently announced Warm Homes Plan mandates all rented properties to achieve at least an EPC band C by October 2030, causing widespread concern among UK landlords. The plan’s stringent energy efficiency targets, combined with financial caps and lender restrictions, […]
Selling with tenants in place, or after vacant possession? A realistic route to a certain sale
Effective Strategies for Selling Let Properties with Tenants or Post-Vacant Possession Summary: With the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act and changes to eviction processes, many UK landlords are choosing to exit the private rented sector. This article outlines practical approaches for landlords to sell tenanted properties or those soon to be vacant, focusing on […]
Landlord Law Newsround #420
Landlords Face New EPC Deadlines and Licensing Challenges in Latest Housing Update Summary: The UK government has extended the deadline for rented properties to meet EPC C standards to October 2030, affecting both new and existing tenancies. Meanwhile, landlords must stay vigilant on local licensing scheme renewals and prepare for ongoing court delays in possession […]
Government consultation exposes unintended consequences of EPC reforms
Government Consultation Highlights Risks of EPC Reforms for UK Landlords Summary: A recent government consultation reveals that new Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) reforms, including stricter EPC C targets by 2030 and changes to EPC measurement metrics, could prompt some landlords to sell properties or increase rents. The findings highlight potential financial pressures on landlords and […]
Renters’ Rights Act fuels uncertainty as demand outstrips supply
Renters’ Rights Act Adds to Letting Market Challenges as Demand Exceeds Supply Summary: The latest Propertymark Housing Insight report highlights that despite a slight increase in rental properties available, demand continues to outpace supply in the UK private rented sector. The Renters’ Rights Act is contributing to landlord uncertainty, affecting re-letting decisions and market dynamics […]
Scottish Conservatives warn SNP’s national housing agency will fail to fix Scottish housing crisis
Scottish Conservatives Criticise SNP’s New National Housing Agency Plans Summary: The Scottish Government has announced the creation of More Homes Scotland, a national housing agency set to launch in 2028-29, aiming to accelerate affordable housing delivery. However, Scottish Conservatives have criticised the plan as ineffective, warning it will not address the urgent housing crisis currently […]
Councils and their discharge of housing duty?
Councils’ Housing Duty Changes Under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 Summary: From 1 May 2026, councils will no longer require landlords to offer fixed 12-month tenancies to discharge housing duties. Instead, they will arrange assured periodic tenancies with a 12-month protection period, reflecting changes introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 and impacting how private […]
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