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!
Best overlooked towns for buy to let yields revealed
Landlords looking for the best opportunities in buy to let investment should consider research revealing the UK’s most promising local authorities for rental returns.
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Homes priced too high take twice as long to sell
Activity in the housing market has seen continued growth over the last 12 months, according to Zoopla’s latest House Price Index. More sales are being agreed (five per cent), but buyer demand is higher (four per cent) resulting in it remaining a buyers market, although this varies across the country.
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UK housing market hits three-year high
According to data, a total of 623,500 property transactions have taken place across the UK so far in 2025 (January to June), with 383,194 mortgage approvals for house purchases also recorded over the same period.
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House prices could fall further as property tax rumours spark fear among buyers
UK house prices fell unexpectedly in August amid growing calls for property taxes to be reformed in the Autumn Budget.
The average price of a property sold in the month dropped to £271,079, down from £272,664 in July.
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Average UK property price jumps to record high
UK house prices rose by 0.3 per cent in August, marking the third consecutive monthly increase, says Halifax.
The rise is the equivalent of £932, bringing the average UK property price to £299,331 – a new record high, although annual growth has eased slightly to 2.2 per cent.
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Higher stamp duty rates cause property market slowdown
Higher stamp duty costs led to a drop-off in activity across the property market earlier this year, according to the latest data.
The value of mortgages lent fell from £77.6billion between January and March to £58.8billion between April and June…
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Why the UK remains a safe haven for global investors
Global investors are constantly seeking stable, long-term investments that will provide them with strong returns for their capital.
The UK property market is widely considered a safe haven, providing political and economic stability, a respected legal framework and incredible growth opportunities.
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House price growth cools as ‘pressures from mortgages and rental prices bite’
Annual growth in house and rental prices has been slowing, according to official figures, as housing market experts warned affordability pressures are biting households.
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New BTL mortgage deals for UK landlords
Lloyds Bank, Aldermore and ModaMortgages have introduced new deals that cater to a range of property investors, from those managing single dwellings to portfolios with multiple units.
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Lenders raise rates despite base rate cut
A number of lenders have started to raise mortgage rates which brokers have claimed reflects the government’s fiscal policy.
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Why are mortgage rates climbing again?
The Moneyfacts Average Mortgage Rate has inched up from 5.00% to 5.01%. Two- and five-year fixed deals have also crept higher, and several major lenders have raised selected rates by up to 0.20%.
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What is next for UK interest rates?
The most recent meeting of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee showcased the extent of the dilemma faced by the policymakers charged with setting UK interest rates.
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Jump in mortgage approvals tempered by interest rate fears
Mortgage approvals for house purchases in the UK reached a six-month high in July, according to new figures from the Bank of England.
The 65,352 approvals recorded mark the highest total since January 2025.
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Banks are making it harder for landlords to buy houses
Landlords are seeing homes they are buying being down-valued by up to 50 per cent, industry experts are warning, amid concerns from lenders that they won’t make enough money from rent to cover their mortgage costs.
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Bank of England interest rate cut spurs mortgage lending
UK banks are ramping up their lending to prospective homeowners, as more Britons seize the opportunity to get on the housing ladder, spurred by recent interest rate cuts from the Bank of England (BoE).
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How bitcoin could be used as collateral for UK mortgages
Bitcoin has long been seen as a speculative investment, but could it soon play a role in something as traditional as buying a home? In the UK, both investors and homeowners are beginning to ask whether the digital asset could one day be used as collateral for mortgages.
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Interest rates could remain at 4% until 2026, economists say
UK interest rates are set to be held at 4% until 2026 as lingering concerns about the economy prompt policymakers to act cautiously, economists have said.
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Surge in London’s luxury lettings as ultra-wealthy favour renting over buying
The luxury lettings market in prime central London has more than doubled in size in the first half of 2025, with a 154% year-on-year increase.
Between January and June, 1,588 rental agreements were secured for properties priced over £1,000 per week – generating a combined rental income of £82.8 million.
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The tax implications of renting out property
Renting out a property can look straightforward on the surface: find tenants, collect rent, cover expenses. Yet the moment revenue enters the picture, tax rules follow closely behind. Landlords must navigate an intricate web of obligations, from declaring rental income properly to distinguishing between allowable expenses and capital costs.
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Surge in rental scams targeting young tenants
Young tenants are being warned about a sharp rise in rent scams with scammers increasingly targeting them amid a growing housing crisis.
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Landlords now welcome renters giving property a makeover
Seven in ten landlords now welcome tenants making a property feel like their own, according to a new study. And over a third even get involved in decoration plans, with one in five helping choose tradespeople.
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Rental crisis hits towns harder than cities
The UK’s private rented sector is under unprecedented strain, with suburban towns bearing the brunt of a growing shortage of homes to rent, data reveals.
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Record high asking rents recorded in August
The average rent being advertised across Britain hit a record high of £1,577 per month in August, according to a property website.
Average advertised rents were 3% higher than a year earlier, with a constrained supply of homes contributing to rising rents.
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Two-tier rental market warning as Build-to-Rent exempt from rent controls in Scotland
The Scottish government has been accused of creating a “two-tier rental market” after a consultation revealed that Build-to-Rent (BtR) and mid-market rent (MMR) properties could be exempt from rent controls, unlike the private rented sector.
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Rents rise at slowest rate for four years
Skyrocketing rents in the UK have given way to a steadier increase as the supply of homes rises and tenant demand falls, according to new figures.
Average rents are 2.4 per cent higher than a year ago, the lowest annual rate in four years and less than half of that recorded 12 months ago.
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Rents fell in August as inflation grew
The cost of rent for new lets saw a 0.4% year-on-year decline in August as the rate of inflation grew for the ninth consecutive month, research reveals.
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Furnished or unfurnished: which is better for landlords?
Deciding whether to let a property furnished or unfurnished is not as simple as it looks on paper. At first glance, the difference seems obvious – fill the home with furniture, or leave it bare – but the reality is layered with financial, legal, and practical considerations.
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Can UK Landlords survive the ongoing tax raid?
UK landlords have been at the receiving end of tax increases since 2021, when full mortgage interest relief was scrapped. This essentially means that landlords are now keeping less of their profits while also grappling with increased costs to maintain and run properties.
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Landlords face paying National Insurance on rental income
Millions of landlords could be hit by a plan to impose National Insurance contributions on rental income to generate around £2 billion in additional revenue.
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Where landlords struggle with low yields revealed
Areas where landlords might struggle to refinance due to their properties failing to meet lender interest coverage ratio (ICR) standards and potentially limiting their financial options, have been revealed.
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Landlords face new 8% blow as selling rates rise before the Autumn Budget
The last few days have revealed that whispers from Westminster about the introduction of National Insurance on rental income are gaining momentum. If the measure goes ahead, landlords could see an extra 8% shaved off their rents.
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Financial strain on landlords could worsen housing crisis claims industry body
An industry body has warned further financial constraints on landlords could cause “huge irreversible effects”.
Some landlords are serving Section 21 notices to “problem tenants” ahead of the Renters’ Rights Bill becoming law, as they do not want to take on additional risks.
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Property income from landlords reaches record levels pre-section 24
New official statistics from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) reveal that property income received by unincorporated landlords has reached its highest level in the past five years. Although this does not take into account the wide differences in what landlords actually earn after Section 24 mortgage interest relief restrictions.
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Renters and landlords ‘in the dark’ on new law, Labour warned
The UK’s landlord lobby group has warned that renters and landlords ‘desperately’ need more clarity on the rollout of the government’s Renters Rights Bill.
The bill, which was debated in the House of Commons on Monday, is expected to receive Royal Assent in late 2025 and to become law in early 2026.
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Landlord repossessions surge ahead of the Renters’ Rights Bill implementation
Landlord repossessions across England and Wales have rocketed in the past year, ahead of the Renters’ Rights Bill becoming law and scrapping Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions.
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Renters’ Rights Bill could create 1 million new pet owners
Landlords are facing the prospect of the Renters’ Right Bill enabling a surge in pet ownership with up to one million PRS households welcoming furry friends.
An analysis examines how the Bill will reshape living arrangements for private tenants in England.
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Landlords hit by surge in short-stay renters
Landlords are grappling with a growing problem as more renters walk away from fixed-term agreements well before their tenancies are due to end.
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