A year after Awaab’s Law was introduced in the social housing sector, new research suggests damp and mould remain a significant problem across the UK, particularly in privately
Damp and Mould Affect Half of PRS Homes
Budget Hides Housing Market Crisis
Nikka Sulton
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has published its latest economic forecast alongside the Budget, offering a less encouraging picture of the UK housing market. While the headline
Budget Tax Raid on Landlords
Nikka Sulton
Landlords are facing a further increase in property income tax after Chancellor John Healey announced a two-percentage-point rise from April 2027. The change adds to the increase announced
Renters’ Rights Act Sparks Rejections
Nikka Sulton
The Renters’ Rights Act may be making it more difficult for some tenants to find a home, according to research from property software provider Goodlord. Its latest State
Landlords May Have to Allow EV Chargers
Nikka Sulton
Landlords and freeholders in England could be required to explain why they refuse tenants’ requests to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers under new government proposals. However, responsibility for
Budget Tax Raid: Are Landlords at Risk?
Nikka Sulton
The Autumn Budget on 28 October 2026 comes at a challenging time for UK landlords, who are already dealing with higher borrowing costs, tighter regulations and tax changes
First Section 21 Fine Issued
Nikka Sulton
A council has issued its first fine to a landlord for serving an unlawful Section 21 eviction notice since the Renters’ Rights Act came into force. The landlord
Tenants Urged to Fight Rent Hikes
Nikka Sulton
Landlords proposing even modest rent increases could face challenges at tribunals, following campaigns encouraging tenants to dispute higher rents, including when they believe they can afford the increase.
Landlord Arrears and Repossessions Rise
Nikka Sulton
New figures from UK Finance show that 8,390 buy-to-let mortgages were in arrears of more than 2.5% of the outstanding balance at the end of the second quarter
500,000 Homes Short of Target
Nikka Sulton
The government is on course to fall 500,000 homes short of its 1.5 million housing target, according to new research from the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and