Category Archives: The UK PRS (Private Rented Sector)

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”

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”

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”

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?””

Across the UK, landlords are sharing shocking accounts of just how long it now takes to remove a non-paying tenant — and how much it costs. As a companion to our post ‘Landlords Warned: Real-Life Eviction Timelines Show Why Waiting for the Courts Can Be a 10-Month Nightmare‘, we look at 6 more cases fromContinue reading ““10 Months and Counting”: Real Landlords Share Their Eviction Nightmares”

With the new Renters’ Rights laws due to take effect in May 2026, landlords who are considering eviction need to tread carefully. Between now and then, court backlogs, stricter evidence requirements, and tenants’ growing awareness of their rights mean that gaining possession is already far from straightforward — and it’s only getting harder. After theContinue reading “Landlords Warned: Real-Life Eviction Timelines Show Why Waiting for the Courts Can Be a 10-Month Nightmare”

UK Landlords need to do to be compliant with UK laws because it is a legal obligation that protects them from severe consequences like hefty fines, legal fees, criminal prosecution (including imprisonment), and losing their right to let property. Compliance also ensures the safety and well-being of tenants, safeguards the landlord’s investment property, and fosters positive landlord-tenant relationships.  Bookmark this pageContinue reading “Compliance checklist for landlords in England & Wales”

Figures vary but recent studies suggests accidental landlords account for 35 – 60% of all landlords in the UK and includes people who have inherited a family home and people who bought a property to live in themselves, but ended up renting it out rather than selling it when relationships, work or affordability meant itContinue reading “Why ‘Accidental Landlords’ Are Facing a Turning Point”