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”
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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?””
Landlords, We Salute You — and We’re With You as You Adapt To Thrive for 1st May & Beyond in 2026
No Matter What Successive Governments Throw at You; Between Us, There Is Nothing That Cannot Be Fixed – and getting your portfolio ready for May 1st is no different. We see the hard work you’ve put in. The long nights. The rising costs. The endless regulatory updates. The difficult conversations. The evictions you didn’t wantContinue reading “Landlords, We Salute You — and We’re With You as You Adapt To Thrive for 1st May & Beyond in 2026”
Renovation costs landlords must budget to hit EPC C — and why 1 May 2026 is the turning point you need to plan for
Landlords: Plan Your Renovations Now | Landlord Renovation and Repairs Costs and Considerations | Priority Risks For Landlords | Tenants Rights | Funding Legal Requirements While the government’s current proposal is that EPC C will not apply to new tenancies until 2028 and to all tenancies from 2030, any landlord thinking they have time toContinue reading “Renovation costs landlords must budget to hit EPC C — and why 1 May 2026 is the turning point you need to plan for”
Renters’ Rights Act announcement: Landlords rush to sell in less than 6 months as “final countdown begins…”
It’s finally arrived, The Renters’ Rights Act, one of the biggest overhauls of the private rental sector, will come into action on 1st May 2026. Come May, any breach of the new system and rules will give Councils the power to issue tougher penalties, with fines of up to £7,000 for breaches. That figureContinue reading “Renters’ Rights Act announcement: Landlords rush to sell in less than 6 months as “final countdown begins…””
How to Avoid Non-paying or Opportunist Tenants and Avoid Having Your Section 21 Notice Thrown Out Of Court on A Technicality
New tenant protection laws will come into force on May 1st 2026. In addition to protecting honest tenants’ rights, they will make it more difficult for landlords to reclaim their properties from anti-social or non-paying tenants. While there will, of course be the Section 8 route to evict non-paying or anti-social tenants, the Section 8Continue reading “How to Avoid Non-paying or Opportunist Tenants and Avoid Having Your Section 21 Notice Thrown Out Of Court on A Technicality”
Simon Zutshi’s Guide: When and How to Sell a Rental Property – and Make Your Money Work Harder
Property expert Simon Zutshi, author of Property Magic and founder of the Property Investors Network, recently shared his personal experience of selling one of his own investment properties in a YouTube video posted on 26th Aug 2025 — a rare move for someone who typically prefers to hold. His insights offer a valuable blueprint forContinue reading “Simon Zutshi’s Guide: When and How to Sell a Rental Property – and Make Your Money Work Harder”
Landlord Sales Agency will sell your properties, for 90% market value, zero fees, before Christmas
As we draw ever closer to the planned tighter restrictions on landlords, an increasing number of houses and apartments are appearing on the market. The effect? The market is slowing, but it’s not yet ground to a halt. Come January, though, the rush of landlords wanting to sell as they “get out” before the newContinue reading “Landlord Sales Agency will sell your properties, for 90% market value, zero fees, before Christmas”
Have you got your landlord licences in order? Landlords caught laughing at Rachel Reeves find themselves in hot water
Many of us found ourselves unable to stop laughing this week as Chancellor Rachel Reeves was caught and well and truly stung for not having a landlord licence. But as much as we thought, good to see the government getting what they dish out, the momentary small win for landlords was quickly met with moreContinue reading “Have you got your landlord licences in order? Landlords caught laughing at Rachel Reeves find themselves in hot water”