{"id":7527,"date":"2025-07-22T13:39:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T13:39:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentila.co.uk\/blog\/?p=7527"},"modified":"2025-07-22T13:39:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T13:39:18","slug":"landlord-press-review-july-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentila.co.uk\/blog\/landlord-press-review-july-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Landlord press review: July 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-516\" title=\"newspaper\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentila.co.uk\/assets\/img\/blog\/blog_news_2.png\" alt=\"Landlord press review\" width=\"100%\" height=\"\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"lead\">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: Buyer\u2019s market sees July prices plummet; London\u2019s lettings market booms with increased supply; BTL lenders boost options for landlords; Less than half of tenants have contents insurance; 8 common tenant complaints and how to handle them professionally; Impose rent caps and landlords won\u2019t invest&#8230; Happy reading and&#8230; renting!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"phase-content__flag phase-1\">The market<\/div>\n<p><!--section--><\/p>\n<h5>Great news for homeowners in one UK region as house prices soar by 8.6% annually<\/h5>\n<p>Homeowners looking to sell their properties in Northern Ireland have reason to celebrate as the region continues to lead UK house price growth at 8.6 per cent annually, according to Halifax data.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-gb\/money\/other\/great-news-for-homeowners-in-one-uk-region-as-house-prices-soar-by-8-6-annually-while-another-sees-subdued-growth\/ar-AA1Gk7Fy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Buyer\u2019s market sees July prices plummet<\/h5>\n<p>The average price of property coming onto the market fell by 1.2% in July, according to the latest data from property website Rightmove.<br \/>\nThe drop represents a fall in real terms of \u00a34,531 this month, taking the average asking price across the country to \u00a3373,709.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/uk\/advisor\/personal-finance\/2025\/07\/21\/house-prices-updates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Can the housing market thrive without stamp duty cuts?<\/h5>\n<p>Since July 2020 the UK housing market has had some kind of stamp duty relief in place, with the exception of the 12 months leading up to Liz Truss\u2019s \u201cmini\u201d-Budget.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ftadviser.com\/stamp-duty\/2025\/7\/14\/can-the-housing-market-thrive-without-stamp-duty-cuts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Confidence in UK property market declines<\/h5>\n<p>Confidence in the UK property market has taken a hit, particularly among conveyancers and buyers, according to the latest findings from the Council for Licensed Conveyancers\u2019 (CLC) third quarterly Confidence Tracker.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.solicitorsjournal.com\/sjarticle\/confidence-in-uk-property-market-declines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Value of 1m UK homes \u2018has increased by at least half since pandemic\u2019<\/h5>\n<p>Around one million UK homes have risen by at least 50% in value since the coronavirus pandemic, according to estimates by Zoopla.<br \/>\nThe property website said house values have increased by a fifth (20%) on average since 2020.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.finance.yahoo.com\/news\/value-1m-uk-homes-increased-230100065.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>London\u2019s lettings market booms with increased supply<\/h5>\n<p>London\u2019s rental sector experienced a strong uplift in June, driven by a big rise in the number of available properties and growing tenant interest, data reveals.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/londons-lettings-market-booms-with-increased-supply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Property industry responds to the ONS\u2019s July price index reports<\/h5>\n<p>The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released its latest Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR) and House Prices Index (HPI), which analyse changes to average rents and house prices across the United Kingdom.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/propertyindustryeye.com\/property-industry-responds-to-the-onss-july-price-index-reports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"phase-content__flag phase-1\">Mortgage<\/div>\n<p><!--section--><\/p>\n<h5>New mortgage rules could boost home ownership by making it easier to buy property<\/h5>\n<p>The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) continues to review mortgage lending rules in a bid to improve access to home ownership, especially for first-time buyers, the self-employed, and older borrowers.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/propertyindustryeye.com\/new-mortgage-rules-to-boost-home-ownership-by-making-it-easier-to-buy-property\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Interest rates easing boosts house buying as UK mortgage approvals rise<\/h5>\n<p>Net mortgage approvals rose by 2,400 to 63,000 in May, the first monthly increase recorded since December. Approvals for remortgaging with a different lender also increased, climbing by 6,200 to 41,500\u2014the highest monthly rise since February of last year, when approvals grew by 6,600&#8230;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.finance.yahoo.com\/news\/interest-rates-uk-mortgage-approvals-bank-england-095123862.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>What the end of the 95% mortgage guarantee scheme means for buyers<\/h5>\n<p>The 95% mortgage guarantee scheme was first launched in April 2021 to boost homeownership after the pandemic. The scheme has helped more than 50,000 buyers secure a mortgage with just a 5% deposit, most of them first time buyers.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com\/lifestyle\/homes-and-gardens\/what-the-end-of-the-95-mortgage-guarantee-scheme-means-for-buyers-5201396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>BTL lenders boost options for landlords<\/h5>\n<p>Specialist lenders Together and Fleet Mortgages have unveiled updates to their buy to let (BTL) offerings, providing landlords with more competitive and adaptable financing solutions.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/btl-lenders-boost-options-for-landlords\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Rachel Reeves announces permanent 95% mortgage guarantee scheme<\/h5>\n<p>The announcement comes on a busy day for the Treasury, which has also unveiled investment rule changes as part of the so-called Leeds Reforms, and ahead of Reeves\u2019s Mansion House speech this evening (15 July).<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/moneyweek.com\/personal-finance\/mortgages\/rachel-reeves-permanent-95-percent-mortgage-guarantee-scheme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>First-time buyers on \u00a330k salary now able to apply for mortgage<\/h5>\n<p>First-time buyers will be able to apply for a mortgage with just a \u00a330,000 salary with Nationwide (NBS.L) as the government and Bank of England (BoE) push for more relaxed lending rules.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.finance.yahoo.com\/news\/first-time-buyers-30k-salary-mortgage-nationwide-050019830.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Mortgage price war could end after inflation jumps up to 3.6%<\/h5>\n<p>The downward trend of mortgage costs could \u201cstall\u201d after Thursday\u2019s unexpected increase in inflation cast doubt on whether the Bank of England will be able to cut interest rates as quickly as hoped.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-gb\/money\/other\/mortgage-price-war-could-end-after-inflation-jumps-up-to-3-6\/ar-AA1IIyLI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Lenders drop mortgage rates: what does this mean for property investors?<\/h5>\n<p>The last few weeks have brought encouraging news for borrowers and those looking to invest in property, with many lenders announcing new cuts to their mortgage rates.<br \/>\nThe move reflects lenders\u2019 response to wider economic shifts, even as the Bank of England held interest rates at 4.25% last month.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ifamagazine.com\/lenders-drop-mortgage-rates-what-does-this-mean-for-property-investors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"phase-content__flag phase-1\">Rent<\/div>\n<p><!--section--><\/p>\n<h5>Generation Rent dismisses landlord exodus claiming landlords can just leave<\/h5>\n<p>Generation Rent claims \u201cit\u2019s no problem if landlords want to leave the market,\u201d despite the ongoing housing crisis.<br \/>\nPreviously, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) spoke at the same committee, warning that landlords are facing rising costs and that dozens of tenants chasing every rental property is causing a drop in supply.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/generation-rent-dismisses-landlord-exodus-claiming-landlords-can-just-leave\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Why the Renters\u2019 Rights Bill will create a \u2018perfect\u2019 tenant crisis for Labour<\/h5>\n<p>Far from delivering the promised security and fairness to renters, the Bill risks creating a two-tier system where only \u2018perfect\u2019 tenants \u2013 those with impeccable credit, stable long-term employment and flawless references \u2013 will secure homes.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/why-the-renters-rights-bill-will-create-a-perfect-tenant-crisis-for-labour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Rent rises, evictions and homelessness likely as Renters Rights Bill delayed yet again<\/h5>\n<p>Tenants face rent rises and potential eviction as the Government delays the highly anticipated Renter&#8217;s Rights Bill and fails to implement its key manifesto pledge to ban no-fault evictions this summer.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-gb\/money\/homeandproperty\/rent-rises-evictions-and-homelessness-likely-as-renters-rights-bill-delayed-yet-again\/ar-AA1HxZPA?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Less than half of tenants have contents insurance<\/h5>\n<p>Only 46% of the UK\u2019s private tenants currently hold contents insurance, down from 51% in 2023 in the face of rising rents and the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, a survey reveals.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/less-than-half-of-tenants-have-contents-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Section 21 ban will not protect tenants from \u2018economic eviction\u2019 loophole<\/h5>\n<p>Millions of private tenants will be left vulnerable to eviction despite the Renters\u2019 Rights Bill\u2019s claim to improve tenant protections, a survey reveals.<br \/>\nAccording to the Renters\u2019 Reform Coalition (RRC), the legislation will abolish section 21 \u2018no fault\u2019 evictions but will not prevent landlords from imposing steep rent rises.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/section-21-ban-will-not-protect-tenants-from-economic-eviction-loophole\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Call to protect tenants from rent rises after EPC upgrades<\/h5>\n<p>Private tenants will be protected from rent rises under an amendment to the Renters\u2019 Rights Bill when a landlord carries out publicly funded EPC improvement work.<br \/>\nGeneration Rent is supporting an amendment proposed by Baroness Jenny Jones.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/call-to-protect-tenants-from-rent-rises-after-epc-upgrades\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Tenant demand is flat as fewer landlords offer homes<\/h5>\n<p>Both the PRS and residential property sectors are showing tentative signs of recovery, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) says.<br \/>\nIts UK Residential Market Survey for June found that while the lettings market grapples with persistent challenges&#8230;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/tenant-demand-is-flat-as-fewer-landlords-offer-homes-rics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>London rents rise 39% in 10 years, but only 0.7% after inflation<\/h5>\n<p>While London\u2019s rents appear to have undergone a dramatic 39.2% surge over the 10 years, the real-terms increase is just 0.7%, research reveals.<br \/>\nThe study found that rents grew from \u00a31,616 in May 2015 to \u00a32,249 in May 2025.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/london-rents-rise-39-in-10-years-but-only-0-7-after-inflation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"phase-content__flag phase-1\">Advice<\/div>\n<p><!--section--><\/p>\n<h5>Self-Management vs Letting Agents: Which one should you choose?<\/h5>\n<p>So, you\u2019ve secured your rental property. The location makes sense, the numbers stack up, and your investment goals are clear. But now comes the question that catches many new landlords off guard: should you manage the property yourself, or hand it over to a letting agent?<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rw-invest.com\/uk\/self-management-vs-letting-agents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>How to spot a profitable investment property<\/h5>\n<p>Ask any experienced investor what separates a high-performing property from a disappointing one, and they\u2019ll rarely mention luck. It\u2019s usually a matter of knowing what to look for \u2013 and what to avoid.<br \/>\nBecause while the property market can reward boldness, it doesn\u2019t tend to reward guesswork.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rw-invest.com\/uk\/how-to-spot-profitable-investment-property\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Short-Term vs. Long-Term Lettings: Which yields better returns?<\/h5>\n<p>When it comes to property investment, few decisions shape your portfolio\u2019s long-term performance more than your chosen letting strategy. Short-term or long-term \u2013 two seemingly simple options that, in reality, come with vastly different operational demands, income potential, and risk exposure.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rw-invest.com\/uk\/short-term-vs-long-term-letting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>8 common tenant complaints and how to handle them professionally<\/h5>\n<p>Letting out a property isn\u2019t just about collecting rent and watching your yield grow. It\u2019s a service \u2013 and like any service, it comes with its share of friction. Tenant complaints are part of the job. Whether you\u2019re self-managing or working with a letting agent, knowing how to handle them well is what separates a profitable, low-stress rental from a revolving door of issues and voids.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rw-invest.com\/uk\/how-to-handle-tenant-complaints\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Is buying property still a good investment?<\/h5>\n<p>With savers receiving poor returns from banks and building societies in recent years, thousands of people have continued to turn to residential property as a means of supplementing their income despite unfavourable tax and regulatory changes.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/propertyindustryeye.com\/is-buying-property-still-a-good-investment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"phase-content__flag phase-1\">Other<\/div>\n<p><!--section--><\/p>\n<h5>Landlord EPC knowledge gap could scupper Govt\u2019s PRS targets<\/h5>\n<p>A lack of understanding of the requirements around energy performance certificates (EPCs) and forthcoming regulation may hinder the government\u2019s efforts to increase the energy efficiency within the private rented sector.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mortgagefinancegazette.com\/lending-news\/buy-to-let\/landlord-epc-knowledge-gap-could-scupper-govts-prs-targets-26-06-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Landlords pick Manchester over London for higher returns<\/h5>\n<p>Manchester has surpassed London in terms of the best yields for landlords, despite the former having a much lower average rent.<br \/>\nLondon ranked fifth in a survey of rental yields, with the average annual return on investment in the capital at just 2.25 per cent, versus 4.21 per cent in Manchester&#8230;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityam.com\/landlords-pick-manchester-over-london-for-higher-returns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Impose rent caps and landlords won\u2019t invest<\/h5>\n<p>Should the government implement rent controls through the Renters\u2019 Rights Bill then landlords will simply stop investing, a survey reveals.<br \/>\nThe findings show that when asked about rent caps, 37% of landlords said they would halt investment in their properties.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/impose-rent-caps-and-landlords-wont-invest-landbay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Report reveals key trends in the shared living sector<\/h5>\n<p>A study has unveiled critical insights into the preferences and experiences of tenants in the UK\u2019s house in multiple occupation (HMO) and shared living sector.<br \/>\nThe report highlights that 66% of tenants value knowing their housemates\u2019 personalities before moving in&#8230;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/report-reveals-key-trends-in-the-shared-living-sector\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Like every month, Rentila offers you an overview of the main real estate news of interest to landlords and tenants. 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