Landlord news & guides

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. We look at some of the areas where demand is the highest and how sellers can leverage these favourable market conditions. Out of the total 70,000 London homes …

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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. It’s normal for …

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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.

Deciding whether to furnish their rental property or not is a dilemma for many overseas landlords in London when seeking tenants. While there are pros and cons to doing both, you should know what to expect if you choose to let your property with furniture.

any overseas property investors are interested in becoming landlords in London, as it offers the opportunity to earn consistent rental income with attractive yields and long-term capital growth.

Rents across the UK reached a new average high of £1,577 per month in August, 3% higher than last year. While availability has improved slightly – up 8% on last year – demand is outpacing supply, keeping upward pressure on rents. Investor appetite continues to be weak, although buy-to-let lending in the first half of …

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Camden may be best known for its vibrant cultural scene, but it still holds untapped potential for residential growth. Like other parts of Zone 2, its commercial past has left space for regeneration projects such as newcomer, Camden Goods Yard with its first completions happening now. This large-scale development is already reshaping the area’s appeal, …

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The Renters’ Rights Bill, which is in its final stages of review, is expected to receive Royal Assent this year and become law later this Autumn.

Being a Buy-to-Let (BTL) investor or landlord in London can be a gateway to earning good rental income, due to the high rental demand in the UK capital with yields that can go as high as 6% or even higher.