The era of the “hobby landlord” is fast disappearing, as new figures highlight a dramatic fall in buy-to-let mortgage approvals. UK Finance data shows approvals dropped from 25,280 in Q4 2022 to just 12,422 in Q1 2024—a 53% decline in barely a...

UK landlords bought 85,000 fewer properties in the past year, with just 6% of Britain’s estimated 2.84 million landlords expanding their portfolios—down from 9% in early 2024. The slowdown, revealed in new analysis by Dwelly using HMRC and The...

Buy-to-let mortgage repossessions have risen 11% year-on-year, according to Moneyfacts, in what finance experts warn is a sign of squeezed landlord margins and market volatility. Rising Repossessions a Warning Signal Rachel Springall, finance...

The government risks missing its housing targets unless more support is directed into home-building careers, according to new analysis by the Home Builders Federation (HBF). While some 100,000 students are typically enrolled on Further Education...

UK house sellers are trimming asking prices to attract buyers, leading to the busiest July for agreed sales since the post-lockdown market surge of 2020, according to Rightmove. The average new asking price fell by 1.3% in August — a drop of £4,969...

The London Renters Union has called for a ban on MPs being landlords, after new data revealed that Labour has the highest number of MPs earning rental income. Analysis by The i, based on the register of members’ interests, shows that 38 Labour MPs...

TV property expert Phil Spencer has urged policymakers and the public to recognise the vital role played by responsible landlords, warning that dwindling rental stock risks worsening the UK’s housing crisis. Writing in the foreword to...

A new industry report suggests that the upcoming Renters Rights Bill could boost business for letting agents, as more landlords turn to professionals to navigate the growing legislative maze. The analysis, by software firm SME Professional, draws...

A recent court ruling has sent a clear message to legal professionals and their clients, following a failed housing disrepair claim against the City of York Council. In a significant development, a solicitor has been ordered to pay the legal costs...

The much-publicised decline of the small-scale private landlord is creating significant opportunities for professional investors to expand their share of the UK rental market — a shift some experts are calling a “net positive” for standards and...

A new analysis suggests that more than one in five privately rented homes in England – around 1.027 million properties – could be deemed illegal under the Decent Homes Standard (DHS) once it is applied to the private rented sector (PRS) as part of...

Rushanara Ali, the homelessness minister, has resigned following allegations that she raised the rent on a property she owns after evicting the tenants. The controversy arose because she was a prominent supporter of the Renters' Rights Bill, which...

The House of Commons Library has released its monthly Household debt: Economic indicators. It can be seen here, and here's a summary of the latest UK economic indicators : Household Debt and Mortgage Rates: Household debt as a percentage of...

Eastbourne Borough Council has introduced new planning controls designed to limit the unchecked proliferation of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). From 30 July 2025, an Article 4 Direction has come into effect in four areas of the town,...

The UK housing market saw a modest uptick in July, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index released today. Average house prices rose by 0.4% month-on-month, bringing the typical UK home value to £298,237—up from £297,157 in June. This...

Brent Council Sued Over 'Unfit' Council Home A London family is suing Brent Council, claiming their council home is “unfit for human habitation.” Ms Eniola, a long-term tenant who has lived in the property since 1992, alleges that persistent rat...

A new survey reveals that a significant number of small-scale landlords are leaving the private rented sector, primarily due to concerns over the government's Renters' Rights Bill. Data from property management software provider Alto, based on a...

Labour's homelessness minister, Rushanara Ali, is facing accusations of hypocrisy after it was reported she evicted tenants from a property she owns and then increased the rent by £700 per month. The east London townhouse, previously rented for...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ ‘Leeds Reforms’ aim to boost mortgage availability through relaxed loan-to-income limits, simpler remortgaging rules, and a permanent Mortgage Guarantee Scheme. David Alexander, CEO of DJ Alexander Ltd, welcomed the...

According to a new report from the Deposit Protection Service (DPS), the number of protected rental deposits increased by 82,000 in the last 12 months, marking the second time in eight years that this increase was below 100,000. The report...