Rentila Blog

Real estate news

9 min read

27 Dec 25

Like every month, Rentila offers you an overview of the main real estate news of interest to landlords and tenants. This month, we focus on: House price growth slows but market remained resilient despite Budget worries; Mortgage searches fall by 14.64% after Budget shake up; The UK housing market to shift from subdued to steady as prices rise in 2026; Government confirms no new tenant protections before Renters’ Rights Act; Progress on EPC upgrades has halved in past five years… Happy reading and… renting!

Read more

Advise

Rentila

12 min read

19 Dec 25

Letting agents used to be the crutch to support landlords in running an efficient rental property. But with UK landlords now facing higher taxes, many are turning to DIY solutions to boost their bottom line.

Read more

Real estate news

9 min read

21 Nov 25

Like every month, Rentila offers you an overview of the main real estate news of interest to landlords and tenants. This month, we focus on: UK house prices rise at fastest rate since January; London house prices set to surge by £31k in two years; Buy-To-Let rates: Where are they heading?; The Section 21 notice error that ruined a landlord’s case; Government publishes guide to Renters’ Rights Act… Happy reading and… renting!

Read more

Rentila

12 min read

17 Nov 25

When renovating a rental property, every landlord has a budget – and it’s usually a pretty strict one. While you want your tenants to live somewhere nice, running a rental property is a business, and protecting your bottom line is always important.

Read more

Real estate news

8 min read

17 Nov 25

Like every month, Rentila offers you an overview of the main real estate news of interest to landlords and tenants. This month, we focus on: London landlords look to sell before legislation hits ; Wales leads for UK landlord yields ; Halifax cuts mortgage rates as other lenders hold or raise deals ; The cost of renting in the UK reaches record highs ; Five essential autumn home maintenance tasks to keep your insurance valid ; Private rented sector must be protected and nurtured … Happy reading and… renting!

Read more

Rentila

12 min read

17 Nov 25

Generally, it’s fairly easy to tell if a property portfolio is making money. But identifying areas where income can be maximised isn’t so straightforward. It requires strategic tracking, concise expenditure mapping, and deliberate planning to achieve. Tracking KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) is the first step for landlords aiming to grow their portfolio and maximise returns. In property management, KPIs represent measurable aspects of the business that landlords can monitor and improve to drive long-term success.

Read more

Real estate news

10 min read

22 Sep 25

Like every month, Rentila offers you an overview of the main real estate news of interest to landlords and tenants. This month, we focus on: Homes priced too high take twice as long to sell ; Higher stamp duty rates cause property market slowdown ; Lenders raise rates despite base rate cut ; What is next for UK interest rates? ; Surge in rental scams targeting young tenants ; Rents fell in August as inflation grew ; Renters’ Rights Bill could create 1 million new pet owners… Happy reading and… renting!

Read more

Advise

Rentila

9 min read

17 Nov 25

Many landlords look to expand their property portfolio, but with rules and regulations continuously growing (not to mention changing tax returns and tenant rights), managing multiple rental properties is getting trickier.

Read more

Real estate news

10 min read

24 Aug 25

Like every month, Rentila offers you an overview of the main real estate news of interest to landlords and tenants. This month, we focus on: Property market sees a slump in buyer searches; Why UK rental prices could rise by 25 per cent in three months; Mortgage recovery hinges on a Bank of England interest rate cut; Rents increase 5.9% to £1,343 in July: ONS; How to increase the value of your rental property… Happy reading and… renting!

Read more

Advise

10 min read

17 Nov 25

Submitting tax returns is part and parcel of being a landlord and, unfortunately, there’s no way of avoiding it. Even if you have an accountant, you’re still responsible for tracking expenses and submitting evidence.

Read more