Rentila Blog

Real estate news

8 min read

24 Jun 26

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 sales surge as experts warn of stamp duty market distortion; London house prices fall as Bank of England rate hikes loom over mortgage market; UK mortgage approvals hit 15-month high despite rate pressures; Surge in demand for guarantors under Renters’ Rights Act; Renters’ Rights Act may shut out ‘riskier’ tenants… Happy reading and… renting!

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Guarantors are another way landlords can protect themselves and increase their financial security. In many cases, they work perfectly fine. But they aren’t always the best or most suitable option.

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Rentila

12 min read

26 May 26

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: The southern towns and cities where house prices are falling even more than in London; Scotland lags UK housing boom despite cheaper homes; Nearly half of UK homes fail to sell amid high pricing; Homeowners spend 21% of income on mortgage payments; Landlords warn of rent hikes as reforms loom; Locations where it typically takes longer to sell a home than last year revealed… Happy reading and… renting!

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Advise

Rentila

9 min read

30 May 26

Damp and mould problems in a rental property aren’t just a cosmetic issue. Government guidance treats these problems as a serious health risk, especially for children, older people, and vulnerable tenants.

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Real estate news

7 min read

23 Apr 26

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 industry reacts to latest Nationwide house price data; Chancellor urges major banks to boost mortgage support; Mortgage rates ‘likely to remain higher for some time yet’; Rent price gaps widen across the UK; Nearly 1 in 5 landlords planning to exit the market entirely; Buy-to-let repossessions rise by 10% as landlords face ‘tough times’ ahead… Happy reading and… renting!

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Advise

Rentila

9 min read

07 Apr 26

Selective licensing(per its name) only applies to a selection of properties. It’s entirely different from mandatory HMO licensing additional licensing, but it isn’t optional if it applies to your rental property.

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Real estate news

9 min read

20 Mar 26

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: England’s economy losing out on over £900m due to failed house sales; Property buyers face a rapidly changing and ‘more complicated’ market; Falling mortgage rates put 40% of homes within reach of buyers; Renewed calls for rent caps in Bristol as costs continue to spiral; 5 costly mistakes first-time home buyers make and how to avoid them; Over quarter of landlords who sold property did so with tenants in place… Happy reading and… renting!

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Advise

Rentila

9 min read

06 Mar 26

As private landlords will likely know by now, the Renter’s Rights Act increases your responsibilities and duties. Rules, practices, and statutory timeframes will soon mean that landlords have to work harder to stay compliant.

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Real estate news

8 min read

23 Feb 26

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: Rental listings hit record low as landlords exit UK market; House prices rise 0.3% in January; Four in 10 landlords plan to refinance buy to let mortgages; London’s rental supply rebounds as tenant competition cools; More than 200,000 UK homes owned by overseas buyers… Happy reading and… renting!

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Rentila

9 min read

05 Mar 26

Renting a property is a legal process – and avoiding it has consequences, both financially and personally. New landlords may be tempted to avoid declaration for many reasons – from misconceptions about what’s involved to a fear of tax consequences or a heavy administration burden.

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