A recent article in The Daily Telegraph outlined the changes every landlord will need to make as the UK rental sector prepares for sweeping reforms under the Renters’ Rights Act. The legislation represents the biggest shake-up of the private rented sector in decades. It introduces new tenant protections, tighter regulation and a complete overhaul ofContinue reading “Should UK Landlords Sell Now? What the Renters’ Rights Act Means – And Why Many Landlords Are Rethinking Their Position”
Category Archives: The UK PRS (Private Rented Sector)
Eviction Delays + Non Paying Tenants Threatening to Bankrupt Landlords
Imagine watching your tenant live in your property… for free. Month after month. Bills still going out. Mortgage still due. Repairs still your responsibility. But the rent? Nothing. That is the grim reality facing one landlord recently featured in the media — owed £13,500 in unpaid rent, while the tenant continues living in the propertyContinue reading “Eviction Delays + Non Paying Tenants Threatening to Bankrupt Landlords”
3 in 4 Small Landlords Unprepared for the Renters Rights Act — Here’s What You Need to Know Before Enforcement
Recent reports suggest landlords are becoming less worried about the Renters Rights Act — but the statistics tell a different story. When three quarters of small landlords — the group most likely to be affected — admit they are still unprepared with enforcement just weeks away; it raises an uncomfortable question – is confidence reallyContinue reading “3 in 4 Small Landlords Unprepared for the Renters Rights Act — Here’s What You Need to Know Before Enforcement”
The Best Way to Sell Buy-to-Let Property
Selling a buy-to-let property isn’t like selling your own home.There are tenants to consider, tax implications to manage, and strategic choices that can significantly affect how much you walk away with — and how quickly. In 2026, with tighter regulations, tax changes and rising landlord exits, choosing the right selling strategy matters more than ever.Continue reading “The Best Way to Sell Buy-to-Let Property”
Calling North West Landlords: This Is Your Moment🎉
If you own a freehold, buy-to-let property in the North West of England valued between £100,000 and £200,000, now is an exceptional time to take a fresh look at your options. At Landlord Sales Agency (LSA), we’re seeing a surge in demand for exactly this type of property – and not just from investors. MoreContinue reading “Calling North West Landlords: This Is Your Moment🎉”
How Will Making Tax Digital (MTD) Affect Landlords?
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is a major overhaul of the UK tax reporting system. It moves landlords and other self-assessment taxpayers away from a single annual return towards regular, digital reporting of income and expenses using HMRC-approved software. It builds on earlier digital reporting rules already in place for VAT. Under MTD landlords will typically:Continue reading “How Will Making Tax Digital (MTD) Affect Landlords?”
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”
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”
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”