There is a lot going on right now that’s impacting the property market, both in terms of direct legislation and the wider economy: Global conflicts affecting consumer confidence and interest rates Ongoing cost of living issues challenging affordability for homeowners and renters The recent introduction of key measures in the […]
As councils tighten HMO rules, property experts have revealed the pros and cons of HMO ownership and whether the proposed legislation set to increase regulations will mean the end for HMOs. Saif Derzi, Founder of Property Buyers Today, comments: “Due to the rise in the cost of living, including the rise […]
If you ask most HMO landlords what keeps them awake at night, they’ll usually mention fire safety, licensing, or anti-social behaviour. Yet when local authority inspectors visit properties today, many enforcement actions are being triggered by issues landlords didn’t realise had become priorities. The compliance landscape continues to evolve. Local […]
Profit margins are shrinking for landlords in smaller towns across England. Mortgage rates up. Maintenance costs up. Energy efficiency requirements tightening. Rental growth in secondary markets has not kept pace with any of it. Cash flow is under pressure for buy-to-let investors who built their models on steadier returns. Portfolio […]
Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), also referred to as multi-lets or room rentals, have come a long way in the past couple of decades. Once thought of as very much at the bottom of the accommodation pile, with a reputation for being sub-standard, many HMO properties are now just as […]
On 1st May 2026, the first raft of measures in the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) come into force in England. Here are the key changes to be aware of and steps landlords need to take: Periodic ‘rolling’ tenancies will replace fixed-term tenancies. The common minimum six or 12-month commitments will […]
The latest research from LegalforLandlords reveals that a quarter of landlords plan to exit the market as a result of the Renters’ Rights Act, while 60% of those who remain plan to implement much stricter criteria when vetting tenants. In particular, income and affordability checks are set to face greater scrutiny, with […]
The latest research from Benham and Reeves shows that despite the imminent rollout of Making Tax Digital and the Renters’ Rights Act bringing new levels of compliance, regulation, and control over their properties, buy-to-let landlords are still buying up property assets at an increased rate, with the total buy-to-let mortgage value being […]
Landlords are being encouraged to respect tenant privacy ahead of the Renters’ Rights Bill, according to new analysis from Hiscox examining tenant and landlord discussions on Reddit. To help landlords navigate the evolving rental landscape, specialist insurer Hiscox analysed more than 1,000 tenant conversations on Reddit. The research provides a snapshot of […]
On 28th October 2025, the Renters’ Rights Bill was passed into law, and it is now the Renters’ Rights Act. Changes to legislation resulting from this new Act will take effect from May 2026. This will affect landlords and how they let out their property, and it is worthwhile being […]
