Professor Joe Nellis, co-creator of the Halifax House Price Index and economic adviser at MHA, has issued a stark warning about the potential impact of Angela Rayner’s Renters Rights Bill on the UK housing market. Speaking in the wake of the latest...

The UK Supreme Court ruled last week that a lender had a duty to investigate whether a woman was under the undue influence of her partner when she took out a mortgage that would be used partly to pay off her partner’s debts. The Supreme Court held...

The latest Halifax Price index has been released.  It can be seen here, and in summary: Headline Findings (May 2025): Monthly Change:House prices fell by 0.4% in May, reversing April’s 0.3% increase. Annual Growth:Slowed to 2.5%, down from 3.2% in...

Nigel Terrington, Chief Executive of Paragon Bank, has highlighted growing pressure on the UK’s private rented sector due to population growth and high levels of immigration. He told The Times that a shortage of landlords is contributing to the...

The House of Commons Library has released an update on the Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024–25. The full report can be seen here, and in summary says: The Planning and Infrastructure Bill, introduced on 11 March 2025, aims to reform the...

The Sunday Times has run an article under the heading 'Is Being a Landlord Still Worth It in 2025?' It can be seen here, says that Buy-to-let has become a more complex and less tax-friendly investment over the past decade. Rising interest rates,...

The Financial Times has run an article asking ' Can you still make money from UK property?' It can be seen here, and the Key Points from the FT Article: The Buy-to-Let Crunch (2024–2025): Declining Profitability Rising mortgage rates are...

Speculation is growing that landlords could face new tax burdens in the forthcoming spending review and autumn Budget, as the Government looks for ways to raise revenue without breaking its manifesto pledge not to tax "working people." Proposed Tax...

New research from Excellion Capital reveals that converting standard residential properties into Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) could deliver gross rental yields as high as 12.5% in parts of England—more than double the typical yield of 5-6%...

New research from Paragon Bank reveals that over half (57%) of landlords who have improved the energy efficiency of their properties have not commissioned a new EPC assessment afterward—potentially missing out on access to lower green mortgage...

An investigation by The Bristol Cable has revealed that Bristol City Council is indirectly renting properties from Naomi Knapp, a landlord who was handed a five-year banning order in 2022 for multiple housing offences related to substandard HMOs....

Brent Council has written to many stakeholders urging them to become involved in the consultation on licensing to ' Help drive up standards for renters in Brent'. This is the same time that itself received a damning judgement from the Regulator of...

After a considerable delay, the Government has finally released the updated methodology for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) — known as RdSAP 10 iHowz has long been urging government ministers to release this methodology before introducing...

The English Housing Survey 2023–2024 provides crucial insights for UK residential landlords, particularly those operating in the private rented sector (PRS). This year's survey, the first since 2019–2020 unaffected by COVID-19 disruptions,...

New research reveals widespread gaps in legal compliance among UK landlords — putting many at risk of steep fines and legal setbacks. Nearly one in five landlords are unaware that failing to hold a valid Electrical Installation Condition Report...

Big boost for landlords and agents making low-carbon upgrades From 29 May 2025, landlords and agents in England will benefit from new planning freedoms allowing easier installation of air source heat pumps and EV chargers—a significant step forward...

The Telegraph is reporting that, in a significant development for the private rented sector, the Labour Party has confirmed that landlords will be allowed to reflect the cost of mandatory energy efficiency improvements in their rent prices. Under...

Support, Not Penalties”: Concerns Mount Over Labour’s New Housing Delivery Rules As part of the UK Government’s push to "get Britain building again", Housing Secretary Angela Rayner has unveiled radical new reforms targeting private developers....

New proposals to mandate all private rented homes reach EPC C by 2028 (new tenancies) and 2030 (existing) are sparking alarm across the industry — and Propertymark is pushing back. The government’s plan to set a £15,000 cap on required...

With the Renters’ Rights Bill making its way through Parliament, tenants may soon have the legal right to challenge above-market rent increases – and it’s already shifting the conversation. A recent survey by Leaders Romans Group (LRG) found that...