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Why AML Checks Are Now Essential for All Landlords 05 December 2025

As UK property regulation continues to tighten, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance has become a critical responsibility for everyone involved in property transactions — including landlords. Whether you own a single buy-to-let or a large portfolio, completing AML checks is no longer optional: it is a regulatory requirement designed to protect you, your business, and the wider property sector.... Read More

Autumn Budget 2025: What It Means for The Housing Market 28 November 2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her Autumn Budget, which includes significant announcements affecting property taxation and the wider housing market. Below, we break down the key changes and what they may mean for landlords, investors, and homeowners.... Read More

How Landlords Can Prepare Their Properties for Winter 21 November 2025

Letting agents" body Propertymark is advising landlords and tenants to take proactive steps to prepare their homes for the colder months. Winter is one of the most common periods for property maintenance issues, including burst pipes, blocked gutters, condensation, and damp.... Read More

Renters Rights Act: Official Implementation Date Revealed 14 November 2025

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has confirmed that phase one of the Renters Rights Act will come into force on 1 May 2026. From this date, all existing and new private rented sector (PRS) tenancies in England will transition to the new tenancy framework.... Read More

Rental Prices Plunge Amid Market Downturn 07 November 2025

October brought a notable cooling in England"s rental market, with average rents falling by 12% month-on-month — a sharp correction following a summer and early autumn of record-high prices. Void periods also lengthened across nearly all regions, reflecting the market"s transition into its quietest phase of the year.... Read More

Student Rental Market & The Renters` Rights Bill: What Landlords Need to Know 31 October 2025

Earlier this week, the Renters" Rights Bill officially became law — now known as the Renters" Rights Act. While implementation dates are still to be announced, changes are expected soon. The new Act introduces major reforms for private landlords, particularly those renting to students.... Read More

Landlord Sell-Offs Emerge as Leading Driver of Homelessness 24 October 2025

New government figures confirm that landlords selling their properties continues to be the single biggest reason tenants lose their homes and require council assistance. The data, covering April to June 2025, shows that 6,700 households in England"s private rented sector sought help from their local council to prevent homelessness after their landlord decided to sell.... Read More

Critics Warn Reeves` Landlord National Insurance Proposal Could Backfire 17 October 2025

An influential think tank has warned Chancellor Rachel Reeves to avoid taking the "simple" route of raising taxes such as National Insurance on landlord or investment income, and instead focus on long-overdue reform of the council tax system. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) cautioned that "increasing taxes on returns to capital – such as rental income, dividend income, interest income, self-employment profits or capital gains – without broader reform would do more economic damage than is necessary.... Read More

Conservatives to Maintain Stamp Duty for Additional Properties 10 October 2025

The Conservative Party has confirmed that stamp duty will continue to apply to buy-to-let and additional property purchases, even as it pledges to abolish the tax on primary residences. Party leader Kemi Badenoch described stamp duty as "a bad tax" during her speech closing the party"s annual conference in Manchester.... Read More

Legal Disputes on Pets Expected to Rise with Implementation of Renters Rights Act 03 October 2025

Lawyers are warning that a lack of clarity around pet ownership in the forthcoming Renters Reform Bill could lead to a surge in disputes between tenants and landlords. One of the final unresolved aspects of the legislation is the "Pets in Lets" provision, which would grant tenants the right to request a pet.... Read More

Tenants Advised to Verify Landlord`s Deposit Protection Compliance 26 September 2025

A new report from tenant review platform Marks Out of Tenancy has revealed what it calls "worrying trends in deposit protection compliance across the UK rental sector." Drawing on 2,299 verified tenant reviews submitted between 2019 and 2024, the research highlights declining compliance, inconsistent landlord and agent behaviour, and limited tenant awareness of their legal rights.... Read More

Official - Renters Rights Bill Will Not Become Law Before Labour Conference 19 September 2025

The Renters Rights Bill is set to return to the House of Lords on October 14th for its final stages before receiving Royal Assent. While many had expected the Bill to become law before Labour"s annual conference later this month, that timeline shifted following the resignation of former Housing Secretary Angela Rayner.... Read More