Landlord news & guides

In the UK, communal heat networks supply heat and hot water to many households. While there was minimal oversight for small landlords running such a system earlier, from January 27, 2026, things have changed as Ofgem has stepped in as the regulatory enforcer. Communal heating systems, generally powered by a gas boiler, are a common …

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As of October 1, 2030, all landlords in the UK must make sure that their rental properties have an EPC rating of at least C or a valid exemption in order to continue renting them out legally under the new MEES rules. More than half the homes in the UK’s private rental sector (PRS) currently …

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New-build London homes attract significant attention from homebuyers and investors because they appeal to a range of lifestyle preferences and investment metrics. There are quite a few exciting development completions planned for 2026 that meet the diverse needs of buyers and investors alike. There is a strong demand for new-build homes in London, as many …

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More than 40 high-net-worth investors attended our latest seminar in Wapping to learn about investment prospects in one of London’s most desirable neighbourhoods. Wapping is a great place to rent in Zone 1 because it is strategically located between the City and Canary Wharf. Investors and landlords looking for steady income and long-term value have …

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Wapping remains highly attractive to professional tenants due to its location offering fast access to both the City and Canary Wharf. The area’s village-like environment with premium lifestyle amenities, make it appealing to international executives on company-funded relocations. This is combined with a good choice of high quality professionally let and managed homes at London …

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Landlords in the UK and London have a clear roadmap for implementing all the updated regulations laid out by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. Here’s a refresher on how things are shaping up for landlords in the private rental sector in 2026.

There is a strong demand for houses across the London property market in 2026, as homeowners seek more space, privacy and a family-friendly neighbourhood to live in.

Void periods occur when a rental property is vacant, with no tenant occupying it for several reasons, such as lack of maintenance or incorrect pricing. Landlords lose a lot of money while their properties are empty in London, where the average monthly rent is the highest in the UK at over £2,200.

The main issue in London’s rental market is whether affordability has peaked. Rightmove’s latest rental price tracker reports that average advertised rents have hit a record £2,736 per month, up 1.6% despite a 9% rise in available housing on the portal. Still, tenants in the Capital spend about 44% of their wages on rent, even …

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Buy-to-let (BTL) investing is common in London, where rental demand is high and housing stock is limited. But in a competitive and diverse market like London, rental properties need to stand out to deliver the right returns.

The English Housing Survey – which is one of the oldest UK surveys administered by the UK Government – has revealed that 47% of household reference persons (HRPs) in the UK included individuals in higher and lower managerial positions, with a professional background.

Labour has pushed this year’s Autumn statement to late November from its usual October schedule, as pressure mounts on the government to fix its fiscal deficit.