Category: News Updates

Is Section 21 valid if the EPC was served late but before notice?

Is Section 21 Valid if the EPC Was Served Late but Before Notice? Landlords often face questions about the validity of Section 21 notices, especially concerning the timing of serving an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). This article clarifies whether serving a valid EPC late in the tenancy but before issuing a Section 21 notice affects […]

Is Section 21 valid if the EPC was served late but before notice?

Is Section 21 Valid if the EPC Was Served Late but Before Notice? Landlords often face questions about the validity of serving a Section 21 notice when an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) was not provided at the start of an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST). This issue is significant because failing to comply with EPC regulations […]

Rent with no income but large savings?

Renting Without Income but With Significant Savings: What Landlords Need to Know Recent changes in tenancy law, specifically the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, have introduced restrictions on landlords requesting rent in advance. This raises questions for landlords when considering tenants who have no current income but possess substantial savings and investments. Understanding how to assess […]

Interest rates fall to 3.75% as Bank of England eases borrowing pressure

Interest rates fall to 3.75% as Bank of England eases borrowing pressure The Bank of England has reduced its base interest rate from 4% to 3.75%, marking the lowest borrowing cost level since February 2023. This move follows recent economic data indicating a cooling economy and is expected to ease borrowing pressures for landlords and […]

Younger landlords fuel rise in limited company buy to let ownership

Younger landlords drive growth in limited company buy to let ownership A growing number of UK landlords, particularly younger and newer entrants to the market, are choosing to hold their buy to let properties within limited company structures from the outset. Research from Paragon Bank reveals that nearly one in three landlords now operate solely […]

Shelter Scotland demands 15,000 social homes as temporary accommodation increases

Shelter Scotland Calls for 15,000 New Social Homes Amid Rising Temporary Accommodation Shelter Scotland has urged the Scottish government to build over 15,000 social homes annually to address the increasing number of people living in temporary accommodation. This call comes as the latest Ending Homelessness report highlights the growing issue of children and families residing […]

Tenants support Renters’ Rights Act as 1 in 10 have received a Section 21 notice

Tenants Support Renters’ Rights Act as One in Ten Have Received a Section 21 Notice Recent research reveals that over 1.2 million renters in the UK have been served a Section 21 ‘no-fault’ eviction notice, with 76% of tenants expressing support for the new Renters’ Rights Act. This legislation, which ends no-fault evictions, is seen […]

Government dismisses claims property tax rise will push up rents despite OBR warning

Government rejects claims property tax rise will increase rents despite OBR warning The UK government has dismissed concerns that the recent increase in property tax announced in the Autumn Budget will lead to higher rents, despite warnings from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) about potential impacts on the private rented sector. This issue is […]

Defective lease – missing parking space?

Defective Lease Issues: Missing Parking Space and Landlord Implications When purchasing a leasehold property, clarity over associated rights such as parking spaces is crucial for landlords and tenants alike. A recent case highlights the complications that can arise when a parking space referenced in a lease does not physically exist, raising questions about lease validity […]

Rent growth slows in November as house price inflation also eases

Rent growth slows in November as house price inflation eases Private rents in the UK rose by 4.4% over the year to November 2025, marking the slowest annual increase in more than three years, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This slowdown in rent growth, coupled with easing house price inflation, signals a […]