The government has confirmed that local selective licensing schemes will remain in place even after the launch of the Private Rented Sector Database under the Renters’ Rights Act, scheduled for 2027. While some observers warned that the mandatory...

I draw your attention to an excellent article in Property118 regarding the potential problems of unpaid rent under the Renters’ Rights Act, especially for students. The whole article can be seen here, and in summary explains that the new rules...

UK house price growth slowed sharply at the end of 2025, with annual growth easing to 0.6% in December, down from 1.8% in November, according to Nationwide. Prices also fell 0.4% month-on-month on a seasonally adjusted basis, marking the weakest...

Costly Landlord Mistakes Revealed It is fascinating (and a bit sobering) to see how the "hidden" costs of property management are catching up with even experienced investors. A survey, commissioned by Together and conducted by Censuswide,...

Two thirds of landlords are planning to invest in their portfolio, despite the uncertainty surrounding the private rental sector. That’s the result of a survey by property management and finance platform Lendlord. It claims 66% of landlords are...

National Housing Union for Tenants to launch in 2026. Campaigners are preparing to launch a national housing union this year, saying it will give social and private renters, and leaseholders, the strength to challenge poor conditions and rising...

A landlord has been banned from renting out residential properties for two years following a ruling by a tribunal. Durham County Council said it applied for the banning order after Kamran Adil repeatedly put vulnerable tenants at risk by failing to...

Havering Council is to launch new extended selective and additional licensing schemes in March – and is hiking fees for both. The London borough is replacing its selective scheme which ends in January and only covered Brooklands and Romford Town...

In a recent published article, the Telegraph warns that New Zealand and Portugal are rowing back on tough landlord policies after seeing buy-to-let investors exit the market – a move experts say offers a stark warning for the UK as Labour pushes...

The Daily Telegraph has published and article commencing with the statement "This is going to be a bleak year for landlords and the rental sector" The article can be read here (subscription may be necessary) and warns that landlords face a triple...

As the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) approaches its key implementation dates, different types of landlords will face different challenges. Based on the government's six-segment model, here is your tailored action plan to stay compliant and profitable....

The government’s latest English Housing Survey (EPLS) has taken a new approach to analysing the private rented sector by "segmenting" landlords into six distinct business models. The goal? To better understand landlord behaviour so the government...

In a late-Friday announcement just before the Christmas break, the Government issued updated guidance for the Tenant Fees Act (TFA) 2019. These changes are designed to bring the TFA in line with the incoming Renters’ Rights Act (RRA). While...

New Towns: Save the Date for January 15th Mark your calendars for 15 January 2026, when the Commons Chamber will hold a dedicated debate on the future of New Towns. Why it matters for landlords: Supply & Demand: New Towns represent a massive...

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill has received Royal Assent and will shortly come into force, marking a significant reform of England’s planning system. The new Act is intended to accelerate the delivery of housing and infrastructure, supporting...

Writing in Property118, Shabnam Ali-Khan, a Partner at Russell-Cooke and a member of ALEP (Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners) warns that reform of the leasehold system is widely accepted as overdue. The existing model is...

As Labour’s flagship Employment Rights Bill nears the end of its "ping-pong" stage in Parliament, private landlords need to look closely at the fine print. While you may view yourself primarily as a property owner, if you employ anyone to help run...

A family of landlords in West London has been ordered to pay £929,621 following one of the largest recent penalties for planning breaches in the private rented sector. The case, brought by Ealing Council and concluding at Isleworth Crown Court...

The government has defended its decision to ban landlords from requesting rent in advance under the Renters’ Rights Act, rejecting claims that the measure could exclude vulnerable tenants from the private rented sector. In official guidance,...

The government has launched a new awareness campaign aimed at improving landlords’ understanding of how the Renters’ Rights Act will operate in practice ahead of its implementation on 1 May 2026. The campaign consists of a series of guidance notes...