Landlords

As the media frenzy around his leadership ambitions grows, what might Andy Burnham housing policy be, and how might it affect the private rented sector?

It’s not a myth; if you can find the money, then being a landlord and owning rental property can be a financially and emotionally rewarding investment. It’s been proven to deliver long-term returns and a steady income.

Whether you have a self-managed portfolio or one property, understanding key pieces of UK legislation amd acts is essential to ensure you don’t breach these rules and wind up with a fine, enforcement action, and even criminal liability.

Or to put it another way, “English and Welsh landlords – what’s the difference?” One question we’re often faced with is what the difference is between being an English landlord and a Welsh landlord,

Winter can be hard on everyone’s portfolio of properties. Storms can expose weak points in the roofs, and frost can cause foundations to heave, not even thinking about what’s going on inside.

The relationship between tenants, landlords and pets is changing – and about time too, say many. With the dawn of the Renters’ Rights Act, the long-standing ‘no pets’ default in rental properties is being addressed.

The emergence of the new Private Rented Sector (PRS) Landlord Ombudsman is another change that tenants and landlords in England will no doubt have seen recently. Here’s what we can tell you…

The UK Private Rental Sector (PRS) has shown overall growth over the last decade, however there’s been a subtle shift away from the smaller ‘casual landlord’ portfolios toward larger corporate landlords.

If you are an income-tax paying landlord, from April 2026, you will have to submit quarterly reports via MTD for Income Tax. This regulation is targeted at the property businesses, and demands accurate record-keeping to avoid penalties.

Recent reforms from the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 have pushed clearer service charge handling in the rental housing market up the agenda. The stated objective of these reforms is to build trust and make costs more predictable and accountable.