A leading legal expert has warned that the government’s proposed National Insurance (NI) levy on rental income may disproportionately hit small landlords while sparing large corporate operators. Ian Narbeth, real estate consultant at DMH Stallard,...

The latest Nationwide survey shows that annual house price growth eased in August as affordability pressures continue to weigh on buyers. House prices rose 2.1% year-on-year, down from 2.4% growth in July. On a monthly basis, prices slipped 0.1%...

Rachel Reeves’s plan to overhaul landfill tax has been branded “insane” by construction leaders, who warn it could add £24,000 to the cost of building a new home and cripple the government’s pledge to deliver 300,000 homes a year. At present,...

Writing in LandlordToday, Louisa Sedgwick, Managing Director of Mortgages at Paragon Bank, reports that speculation is mounting over potential changes to Stamp Duty ahead of the upcoming Autumn Budget, with reports suggesting the Treasury is...

The UK mortgage market is experiencing a new bout of uncertainty, as several major lenders, including Santander and NatWest, have begun to increase their mortgage rates. This move is causing concern among brokers and borrowers, as it comes despite...

The Telegraph is reporting that the Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is facing intense scrutiny over her property transactions, with accusations that she has "deliberately conducted her property affairs to pay less stamp duty and council tax."...

Landlords face yet another potential tax squeeze, with reports suggesting the government may introduce National Insurance contributions (NICs) on rental income profits. According to The Times, a leak indicates the measure could raise £2 billion for...

Westminster City Council has launched an 11-week public consultation on the renewal of its borough-wide Additional Licensing Scheme for smaller Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). The consultation invites feedback from residents, tenants,...

More than half of tenants in England (53%) have seen rent increases since the Renters’ Rights Bill was announced, according to new research by comparison website Go.Compare. The report suggests that around 2.5 million households have faced higher...

Merton Council has taken over the long-term management of 18 rented homes after the landlord repeatedly failed to meet safety and licensing obligations. The council first used its powers last August to impose an Interim Management Order, following...

The UK property market is shifting. According to property expert Jamie Williams, the days of casual, part-time buy-to-let landlords are coming to an end – and that’s not a bad thing. As tighter regulation, reduced tax relief, and rising compliance...

It’s International Dog Day and a new report by John D Wood, an estate agency, shows that while half of UK renters now own a pet, a mere 8% of rental listings are pet-friendly. This big gap means a lot of landlords are missing a trick. With the new...

Government business managers have confirmed that the final stage of the Renters Rights Bill will begin in the House of Commons on Monday 8 September – just two weeks from now. The Bill returns following its lengthy debate in the Lords over the...

Writing in Property118, Eamon Shahir, Founder Taxd asks the question, Can UK Landlords survive the ongoing tax raid? The article can be seen here, and says that UK landlords have been hit with tax increases since 2021, when full mortgage interest...

Landlords are now waiting longer than at any point in more than two years to regain possession of their properties, according to the latest Ministry of Justice figures. In the second quarter of this year, the average wait stood at 33.8 weeks –...

The Telegraph is continuing its criticism of Labour taxation on property owners, stating that Britain’s fragile property market is increasingly reliant on the Bank of Mum and Dad – but that lifeline may soon be curtailed. The article can be read...

Under the headline How Rachel Reeves could launch a tax raid on your home The Telegraph has published an article highly critical of the tax regime under Labour. It can be seen here, and says that Labour has not shied away from making enemies during...

A recent survey by Direct Line business insurance sheds light on the types of issues landlords are asked to resolve, from minor inconveniences to genuine emergencies. The survey found that nearly two-thirds of landlords (65%) have been called to...

David Smith has just posted an update on The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. The post can be seen here, and in simple terms, the new law is changing the rules for how businesses, including property companies, can handle and use people's personal...

According to Housing Hand, a rent guarantor service, there is a significant lack of education for new tenants, particularly students, on how to navigate the private rental sector. A survey of 1,700 private renters revealed that many felt...