Author Archives: Landlord

“Is the Chancellor Ringing the Death Knell for Landlords?”

Will a New “National Insurance” on Rental Income Mark the End of the Private Rented Sector? In BriefA newly floated proposal in advance of the 2025 Autumn Budget suggests that landlords may soon be liable to pay National Insurance contributions on their rental income—potentially raising around £2 billion for the Chancellor’s coffers. Why It MattersPropertyContinue reading ““Is the Chancellor Ringing the Death Knell for Landlords?””

Landlords face new 8% blow as selling rates rise before the Autumn Budget

The last few days have revealed that whispers from Westminster about the introduction of National Insurance on rental income are gaining momentum. If the measure goes ahead, landlords could see an extra 8% shaved off their rents. For an industry that’s been struggling in the last two years, combined with the fact that we’ve experienced an unprecedented slaughterContinue reading “Landlords face new 8% blow as selling rates rise before the Autumn Budget”

Landlord Fines & Rent Repayment Orders – Act Now to Avoid Liability

Over the last two decades, the private rented sector has transformed. Licensing, deposit protection, and safety rules have improved standards and reduced the number of “rogue landlords”. But with nearly 400 separate regulations to comply with — and more on the way — many landlords still face serious risk of landlord fines and Rent RepaymentContinue reading “Landlord Fines & Rent Repayment Orders – Act Now to Avoid Liability”

September is peak time to sell your property: Buyers push to complete by Christmas in sudden house price surge

It’s all hands on deck for landlords looking to sell, as September promises to be the “peak month” to sell property. Just one week away, buyers are already pushing to snap up buy-to-let houses and landlord property portfolios in the rush to complete before Christmas and the Budget. But why? Put simply, the Autumn Budget, expectedContinue reading “September is peak time to sell your property: Buyers push to complete by Christmas in sudden house price surge”

As sellers’ market picks up, not even fire and structural damage can stop us selling properties in under 2 weeks

In what seems like a change of the tide, the property market has shown signs of swinging in favour of landlords this month. Following what looked like a tricky time for landlords trying to sell their ex-rentals, it seems that buy-to-let properties are back in demand, and they’re selling fast. Last week we shared the newsContinue reading “As sellers’ market picks up, not even fire and structural damage can stop us selling properties in under 2 weeks”

Below market rents, no EPCs, poor conditions and council fines: We Still Sold These Properties in 15 days

Despite moments of silver lining, I think we all agree it’s a tough market for landlords. With changes to regulations, rent caps, abolishment of Section 21 no-fault evictions, the Renters’ Rights Bill and more, it’s no surprise that so many landlords are still thinking of selling. For a landlord based in Leicester, that’s exactly the decision sheContinue reading “Below market rents, no EPCs, poor conditions and council fines: We Still Sold These Properties in 15 days”

A Cautionary Tale for Landlords Using Section 8 To Arrange Vacant Possession

And Why It Makes Sense To Use Portfolio Exit Specialists To Sell Your Rental Properties for 85 – 90% of Estimated Market Value to Avoid Court Cost and Post Eviction Headaches. Complementary to our guide Sell your buy-to-let with tenants in situ and receive the money in your bank in less time that it takesContinue reading “A Cautionary Tale for Landlords Using Section 8 To Arrange Vacant Possession”