Happy new year! We’re back and ready to go, and for many landlords who waited until this year to start selling, this means getting ahead of the curve. With just 4 months to go until the Renters’ Rights Act becomes law, and the news that there might be many more hits to landlords by 2027, there’s stillContinue reading “Get ahead of the curve: we’ll sell your properties before the January rush drives prices down”
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5 Landlords Talk About The Best Way to Sell Rental Property
Every landlord in the UK should already be reviewing their portfolio; tax changes, rising compliance costs and the imminent enforcement of the Renters’ Rights legislation mean the rules of the game have changed. Thousands of landlords have already exited, and with less than four months until the new regime bites, the real question landlords needContinue reading “5 Landlords Talk About The Best Way to Sell Rental Property”
A Landlord’s Perspective: Mark Alexander
Mark Alexander has long been recognised as one of the most resilient voices in the private rented sector — a landlord who not only weathered legislative storms but consistently adapted, innovated and advocated for fairness on both sides of the tenancy agreement. His track record on Property118 speaks for itself: he has repeatedly invested, reinvestedContinue reading “A Landlord’s Perspective: Mark Alexander”
Sell now or risk fines, bans and bankruptcy
Two articles published on Property118 in recent days have sent a clear message to the sector. The most recent revealed the government’s newly published civil penalty tables, which show fines of up to £35,000 for breaches under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. https://www.property118.com/landlords-fines-renters-rights-act/ The second article , published a week ago, explained why acting earlyContinue reading “Sell now or risk fines, bans and bankruptcy”
Planning To Renew Your Mortgage Terms Anytime soon? Read this…
A recent article on LandlordZONE warned landlords to “crunch the numbers” in light of shifting market conditions. With renewed pressure on house prices — particularly in London, as predicted by Hamptons — it’s vital for landlords planning to renew fixed rate mortgages to understand how loan-to-value (LTV) impact on the amount they will have toContinue reading “Planning To Renew Your Mortgage Terms Anytime soon? Read this…”
Improve Or Sell ? The Question Landlords Should Be Asking Before 2026
Landlords across the UK are watching the dawning of a new era in the PRS — one where they can be held personally liable, forced to repay up to 24 months’ rent, and judged against standards measured by mechanisms many consider flawed. For landlords wondering whether to jump through these new hoops — or simplyContinue reading “Improve Or Sell ? The Question Landlords Should Be Asking Before 2026”
We’ll get Your Properties Sold Fast for the maximum amount of Cash in the Bank
Thousands of us are getting ready to sell as the government warns landlords they could face fines of up to £40,000 under the Renters’ Rights Act. With less than 28 days to go until the start of the New Year, many landlords are looking for a quick way out. With the new changes just around theContinue reading “We’ll get Your Properties Sold Fast for the maximum amount of Cash in the Bank”
Landlords, How To Choose The Best Properties To Sell
We’ve all read the headlines and seen the facts – the landlord sell-off is already happening and experts across the PRS are predicting that the sell-off is going to get even to get much bigger. According to the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), a record 26 % of landlords sold at least some rental propertiesContinue reading “Landlords, How To Choose The Best Properties To Sell”
What Landlords Need To Know About Evicting Tenants Using Section 8 After May 1st 2026
On December 3rd, the UK government released new guidance for landlords on how to proceed with evictions under the Renters’ Rights Act. We look at the responses from real life landlords on portals such as Property118 , Reddit and versuslaw.co.uk Aspects of the guidance include: Overall, the guidance represents a significant tightening of eviction proceduresContinue reading “What Landlords Need To Know About Evicting Tenants Using Section 8 After May 1st 2026”
Landlord tax rises by a whopping 2% Prompting More Landlords to Ask “Is It Worth It Anymore?”
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered another blow to landlords in her latest Budget by raising taxes on property income by a whopping 2% From April 2027, both the basic and higher rates applied to property, savings and dividend earnings will climb. At that point, the basic rate for property income will move to 22%, theContinue reading “Landlord tax rises by a whopping 2% Prompting More Landlords to Ask “Is It Worth It Anymore?””