News, guides and case studies for landlords and property investors

Buy to let landlords will be expected to pay for wear and tear caused by tenants’ pets, according to reports on the latest Renters’ Rights Bill amendment.…

Israel and the US’s strikes on Iran have led to economic uncertainty. How can mortgage borrowers expect to be affected by the conflict?…

As the DMCC Act cracks down on unfair practices in various UK markets, how will private landlords be affected by the new regulations?…

A report shows that Labour expected to make dents in their ambitious housebuilding targets, but they are still far from meeting them.…

Will the Renters’ Rights Bill come into law before the peers’ and MPs’ summer holidays, or will the debates be delayed further? Click to find out more.…

Read our guide on current energy performance requirements for buy to let rental property, as they stand in 2025, and understand the proposed changes that landlords need to prepare for…

Do you want to buy a property using a gifted deposit? Are you considering whether to do so in personal name or via a limited company? Get the details you need in our free guide.…

Assessors will soon implement a new method for Energy Performance Certification. Click to find out the impact on the private rental sector.…

Inflation activity has made the prospect of further Base Rate cuts unlikely; how can private landlords get ahead in the current landscape?…

Labour’s prospective ‘landlord database’ is set to include information on property possessions, on top of other data. Click to find out more.…

This guide covers a commercial investment fundamental – the difference between fixed and variable commercial mortgage rates. Get everything you need to know right here.…

Are you a holiday let landlord, or thinking about investing in holiday let property? Get the key points on changes to tax on holiday lets which came into force in April 2025.…

If you are trying to understand specialist mortgage lenders and what they can offer you, read our guide to see how you can benefit from the range of property finance options on offer in the UK.…

One week after the Bank of England announced the Base Rate cut, we recap how the mortgage market and wider economy has been affected.…

Multi-Unit Freehold Blocks can offer fantastic high yields to landlords and property investors looking to add-to or diversify their property portfolios. Find out more here…

We take a look into why buy to let mortgage lenders consider flat roofs on a property more specialist, and what you as a landlord need to do to prepare for a mortgage application. Find out more…

If you are a UK landlord or property investor, understand the requirements of a buy to let mortgage. Find out about quirks that can put your application outside lender criteria and how to apply successfully.…

Labour push for the Renters’ Rights Bill to be rushed through the committee stage in the House of Lords, prompting backlash among pro-landlord peers.…