BBC Panorama Rental Fraud: Protecting Your BTL Portfolio
BBC Panorama's 'There's a Gangster in My Flat' aired on BBC One on 20 July 2026. Three landlords. One came back to a flat that had been used as a drugs factory.
Read articleIPPR Double-Lock Rent Cap: England BTL Impact
The Institute for Public Policy Research published a rent control proposal for England on 16 July 2026.
Read articleLHA Freeze vs No-DSS Ban: The Housing Benefit Trap for UK Landlords
Two months ago the Renters' Rights Act made blanket 'No DSS' bans illegal. A landlord who adds 'no housing benefit' to a listing now faces a fine of up to £7,000.
Read articleRent in Advance Banned: What the Renters' Rights Act Changed for Landlords
The Renters' Rights Act has been in force since May 1, 2026.
Read articleAndy Burnham PM: What the Property Tax Plan Means for Buy-to-Let
Keir Starmer resigned as Prime Minister on 22 June 2026.
Read articleHHSRS June 2026: £7,000 Fines Per Hazard Start Today, No Warning Needed
As of this morning, councils in England can fine landlords up to £7,000 for a single Category 1 housing hazard in a privately rented home. No prior improvement notice required.
Read articleUK Home Buying Reform: What the Sales Pack Rules Mean for Property Investors
The government published its home buying and selling reform roadmap on 19 June 2026. One in three UK property transactions currently fall through.
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