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Warm Homes Plan puts new energy upgrade pressure on landlords The government’s new Warm Homes Plan, unveiled this week by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, signals tougher expectations for landlords on energy efficiency, with future rules, grants and loans aimed at...

Landlords hold back on pets as Renters’ Rights Act limits refusals Landlords are making only limited moves towards pet-friendly letting, despite a major legal change due to take effect from 1 May. New industry data shows that most buy-to-let investors are holding back...

The government claims a digitised court system will help landlords, as warnings suggest the Renters’ Rights Act could overwhelm the courts. In answer to a written question, Labour’s Baroness Levitt said a digital service will help landlords file possession claims....

Tenants face stamp duty bills under periodic tenancies – Financial Times The government is apparently working on a fix to an anomaly in the Renters’ Rights Act that could see huge numbers of tenants paying stamp duty. According to the Financial Times, under current...

Pressure mounts on government over leasehold reform Leaseholders have warned the government not to betray them by watering down promised leasehold reforms. Press reports suggest a growing Labour rebellion over the issue, amid rumours that Chancellor Rachel Reeves is...

The rise of the Millennial* Landlord Young people shun forever homes to build more lucrative property portfolios For a lot of young people, the ultimate goal is to buy their forever home. But for some, their ambition is to buy as many as possible. While many have...

Housing secretary will hold new town developers to affordable targets but says there will be ‘some flex’ Housing secretary Steve Reed has insisted he will hold developers to the government’s target of 40% affordable housing in its flagship new towns, but said he...

The government has published its guidance for residential landlords online. Renting out your property: guidance for landlords and letting agents - Guidance - GOV.UK Matthew Dean 26th January 2026.

Miliband hits landlords with £10bn net zero upgrade tax Government analysis warns Energy Secretary’s new rules could drive up rents and cause shortage of homes Ed Miliband has launched a £10bn war on landlords that risks driving up rents, increasing unemployment and...

Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has rejected claims that more regulation will drive small landlords out of the market. During a debate in Parliament, Conservative MP Edward Leigh warned that imposing more regulations on small landlords would cause them to leave the...