{"id":8621,"date":"2025-12-22T16:50:58","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T16:50:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentila.co.uk\/blog\/?p=8621"},"modified":"2025-12-27T14:24:31","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T14:24:31","slug":"landlord-press-review-december-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentila.co.uk\/blog\/landlord-press-review-december-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Landlord press review: December 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_5.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: 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\u2019 Rights Act; Progress on EPC upgrades has halved in past five years&#8230; Happy reading and&#8230; renting!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div class=\"phase-content__flag phase-1\">\n<h3>The market<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--section--><\/p>\n<h5>Southern England sees first house price fall in 18 months<\/h5>\n<p>House prices have slipped across London and the South for the first time in 18 months, Zoopla\u2019s data reveals.<br \/>\nBut it warns that the Budget\u2019s removal of a proposed property tax on homes above \u00a3500,000 offers relief for more than 210,000 sellers.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/southern-england-sees-first-house-price-fall-in-18-months-zoopla\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>House price growth slows but market remained resilient despite Budget worries<\/h5>\n<p>Annual house price growth dipped in November but the market remained resilient despite threats of increased taxation in the Autumn Budget, new figures show.<br \/>\nHouse prices are up 1.8% in the year to November, according to Nationwide\u2019s House Price Index, down 0.6 percentage points from October\u2019s annual price growth figure of 2.4%.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/moneyweek.com\/investments\/house-prices\/nationwide-house-price-growth-slows-resilient-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Tax hikes will worsen the housing crisis, landlords warn<\/h5>\n<p>Private landlords north of the border have warned the Scottish government that increasing property taxes will further worsen the housing crisis.<br \/>\nThe Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL), issued the warning following the recent UK Budget and ahead of the Scottish Budget, due on 13 January 2026.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/propertyindustryeye.com\/tax-hikes-will-worsen-the-housing-crisis-landlords-warn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Stagnant house prices: The uncertainty surrounding the UK market in November<\/h5>\n<p>According to Halifax\u2019s latest house price index, the typical house price increased by just \u00a3138 month-on-month, reaching a new record of \u00a3299,892. However, year-on-year growth slowed sharply, dipping to 0.7% in November, down from 1.9% in October.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-gb\/money\/other\/stagnant-house-prices-the-uncertainty-surrounding-the-uk-market-in-november\/ar-AA1RPBDL?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>What\u2019s going to happen to the UK housing market in 2026?<\/h5>\n<p>House prices are expected to record modest growth over the coming years, rising by 2.5% across Great Britain by the fourth quarter of 2026 as cooling inflation and easing interest rates support the market, according to the latest housing market outlook.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/propertyindustryeye.com\/whats-going-to-happen-to-the-uk-housing-market-in-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Expectations remain positive for housing market in Wales despite slower market<\/h5>\n<p>Expectations for the housing market in Wales remain positive despite a slower market in November as uncertainly around the UK Budget impacted on confidence, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/businessnewswales.com\/expectations-remain-positive-for-housing-market-in-wales-despite-slower-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Fears new UK rental laws will &#8216;push prices up&#8217; in Coventry<\/h5>\n<p>Coventry Live readers have mixed views as Labour councillors on Coventry City Council debate the new Renters\u2019 Rights Act, which received Royal Assent last month and will take effect nationwide from May next year.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.coventrytelegraph.net\/news\/news-opinion\/fears-new-uk-rental-laws-33019398\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Housing market shows signs of stabilisation as buyers pause for budget clarity<\/h5>\n<p>Average house prices in England and Wales held steady at \u00a3352,500 in November, marking a pause in the market\u2019s recent downward drift as buyers and sellers awaited the Autumn Budget. The latest House Price Index shows a growing north-south divide&#8230;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ifamagazine.com\/housing-market-shows-signs-of-stabilisation-as-buyers-pause-for-budget-clarity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>The UK housing market to shift from subdued to steady as prices rise in 2026<\/h5>\n<p>House prices will rise between two and three per cent next year as the UK\u2019s housing market shifts from subdued to steady, and normality resumes for the first time since the pre-Covid era, according to new findings from a national estate agent.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ifamagazine.com\/jackson-stops-2026-property-market-predictions-the-uk-housing-market-to-shift-from-subdued-to-steady-as-prices-rise-in-2026\/\" 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\">\n<h3>Mortgage<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--section--><\/p>\n<h5>What comes next for the mortgage and property market?<\/h5>\n<p>As 2026 approaches, the UK mortgage and property market is entering a period of cautious optimism mixed with structural change. Falling inflation, the prospect of further rate adjustments, and shifting tax and regulatory pressures are reshaping buyer behaviour, lender strategies, and long-term affordability.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ifamagazine.com\/the-2026-outlook-what-comes-next-for-the-mortgage-and-property-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Mortgage approvals dipped and savers ploughed more cash into Isas in October<\/h5>\n<p>The number of mortgages being approved for house purchase slipped back in October compared with the previous month, according to Bank of England figures.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.finance.yahoo.com\/news\/mortgage-approvals-dipped-savers-ploughed-105239903.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 searches fall by 14.64% after Budget shake up<\/h5>\n<p>The slowdown was led by purchases. Residential searches fell to 1,167,382 \u2013 down 14.64% month on month and 2.91% year on year. Non\u2013first time buyer residential purchase searches fell 17.01% compared with October and 13.77% year on year.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ifamagazine.com\/mortgage-searches-fall-by-14-64-after-budget-shake-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Banks in mortgage war as rates plunge in major boost to buyers<\/h5>\n<p>Those on fixed-term five-year deals taken out during the post-lockdown buying spree in 2020 will have been watching with concern as they would be due to renew at the end of this year. At the time, they would have been on mortgage products with extremely low interest rates attached \u2013 but across 2022 and 2023, rates rose rapidly to combat inflation.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.finance.yahoo.com\/news\/lenders-fire-mortgage-wars-rates-120348148.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 rates \u2018highly likely\u2019 to dip below 3.51% in 2026<\/h5>\n<p>Mortgage rates are \u201chighly likely\u201d to drop below the current market leading rate of 3.51 per cent in 2026 as the mortgage price war rages, according to brokers.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ftadviser.com\/content\/04db7721-f3e9-4d47-ba2a-28c4af31d57f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Bank of England to cut rates on December 18 to 3.75% and again in Q1 2026<\/h5>\n<p>The Bank of England will cut interest rates by a quarter point to 3.75% on December 18, according to all economists polled by Reuters, with evidence showing still-elevated inflation drifting downwards convincing most that a tightly split policy \u200bcommittee will flip towards easing.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.finance.yahoo.com\/news\/bank-england-cut-rates-december-133915743.html?guccounter=1&#038;guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&#038;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAA2bysd5Q0dxQYEUHl3a_2ldmc1p7mZINkcDj25OR-Wu_wyxLweRFPQGl2IPdsY9VCSWWepH5DGTMenxhz9FzSEmZeDvSUm8XoXrcS4BHdKSBsr5jxemIqEZ1uWjwJUcGhfy8yEXOE8zJjQfBlGw8ekyx2F5oeQ3uSQZ_U3gKGC5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Why getting a mortgage is about to become easier<\/h5>\n<p>First-time buyers and the self-employed could soon find it easier to get a mortgage under new borrowing rules set out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.finance.yahoo.com\/news\/why-getting-mortgage-easier-122453711.html\" 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\">\n<h3>Rent<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--section--><\/p>\n<h5>Rent increase rules for landlords under the Renters\u2019 Rights Act<\/h5>\n<p>The government has issued guidance on how rent increases will work under the Renters\u2019 Rights Act.<br \/>\nTenants will be able to challenge rises in court, and Tribunals can defer increases by up to two months in cases of hardship.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/rent-increase-rules-for-landlords-under-the-renters-rights-act\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Rent arrears drop but landlords tighten referencing checks<\/h5>\n<p>Despite rental arrears falling, tenants may face stricter referencing checks ahead of the Renters\u2019 Rights Act.<br \/>\nData reveals the value of rent arrears has fallen for the third consecutive quarter of 2025&#8230;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/rent-arrears-drop-but-landlords-tighten-referencing-checks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Rental discrimination under the Renters\u2019 Rights Act 2025<\/h5>\n<p>In the \u201cRenters\u2019 Rights Act 2025: Implementation roadmap\u201d guidance published on 13 November 2025, it is set out that the provisions on discrimination will come into force on 1 May 2026 during the commencement and transitional provisions for Phase 1.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cornerstonebarristers.com\/rental-discrimination-under-the-renters-rights-act-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Tenants face rising costs as Budget hits landlords<\/h5>\n<p>The chancellor\u2019s November Budget is adding to rent pressures in prime London, despite wider measures aimed at curbing inflation.<br \/>\nRental income tax for landlords is set to rise by 2%, a move expected to reduce supply as some landlords exit the market, driving rents higher.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/propertyindustryeye.com\/tenants-face-rising-costs-as-budget-hits-landlords\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Government confirms no new tenant protections before Renters\u2019 Rights Act<\/h5>\n<p>The government has confirmed no further protections for tenants will come in before 1 May 2026.<br \/>\nThe Act will abolish Section 21 evictions and convert all fixed-term tenancies into periodic tenancies.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/government-confirms-no-new-tenant-protections-before-renters-rights-act\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Midlands areas with the cheapest and most expensive rent prices in 2025 revealed<\/h5>\n<p>New statistics have revealed the areas of the West Midlands with the cheapest and most expensive rent prices in 2025.<br \/>\nThe local authority area with the highest rent price in the region was Solihull.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.news.yahoo.com\/midlands-areas-cheapest-most-expensive-053000213.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Changes to UK rental law in 2026 explained<\/h5>\n<p>Major changes to rental law are set to transform the relationship between UK landlords and renters from May 2026.<br \/>\nFrom 1 May 2026, the updated Renters&#8217; Rights Act will bring in stronger protections for tenants while also establishing clearer guidelines for both parties.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidermedia.com\/news\/national\/changes-to-uk-rental-law-in-2026-explained\" 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\">\n<h3>Advice<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--section--><\/p>\n<h5>Government issues guidance on court eviction process for landlords<\/h5>\n<p>The government has issued guidance for landlords on the process they will need to follow to evict tenants under the Renters\u2019 Rights Act.<br \/>\nAccording to the guidance, after 1 May 2026, landlords wishing to evict a tenant solely for unpaid rent will need to use the Possession Claim Online Service (PCOL).<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/government-issues-guidance-on-court-eviction-process-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>Top 10 locations for buyers and renters revealed<\/h5>\n<p>The UK\u2019s most sought-after places to buy a home and rent have been revealed, as buyers eye up major cities including London, Manchester and Glasgow.<br \/>\nWhile house prices have been rising in London, this has not put people off moving to the city.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/moneyweek.com\/investments\/property\/rightmove-top-locations-for-buyers-renters\" 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\">\n<h3>Other<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--section--><\/p>\n<h5>Landlords warn Renters\u2019 Rights Act will delay EPC improvements<\/h5>\n<p>The Renters\u2019 Rights Act risks slowing down energy-efficiency upgrades, with more than half of landlords expected to delay or reduce spending on improvements, according to new data.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/landlords-warn-renters-rights-act-will-delay-epc-improvements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Property income tax rates to rise 2% from 2027: Autumn Budget 2025<\/h5>\n<p>Reeves said property income tax would rise by 2% across basic, higher and additional rates, taking these to 22%, 42% and 47%, respectively.<br \/>\nThis will raise around \u00a3500million a year in extra tax, according to an accidentally-published document from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) this morning.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mortgagefinancegazette.com\/autumn-budget-2025\/property-income-tax-rates-to-rise-2-from-2027-autumn-budget-2025-26-11-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Study reveals wealthy investors are losing faith in the UK fior investing and business<\/h5>\n<p>Wealthy investors are losing faith in the UK as a place to start a business and invest, new research shows.<br \/>\nNearly two out of three (64%) don\u2019t think the UK is a good place to set up a company while nearly half (47%) do not believe it is currently a good place to invest.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ifamagazine.com\/study-reveals-wealthy-investors-are-losing-faith-in-the-uk-fior-investing-and-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Government rules out using rental payment history as proof of affordability<\/h5>\n<p>The government has confirmed rental payment history will not be used as mandatory proof of affordability for tenancy agreements.<br \/>\nMany landlords ask for a guarantor to provide financial protection, particularly when dealing with tenants who may face financial difficulties, have poor credit, or lack stable employment.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/government-rules-out-using-rental-payment-history-as-proof-of-affordability\/\" 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 faces \u00a37,550 bill to upgrade EPC rating on her rental home<\/h5>\n<p>The Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing a \u00a37,550 bill to improve the energy performance of her London home under Labour\u2019s tougher EPC rules for private landlords.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/rachel-reeves-faces-7550-bill-to-upgrade-epc-rating-on-her-rental-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Progress on EPC upgrades has halved in past five years<\/h5>\n<p>The pace of progress towards improving the energy efficiency of homes has halved over the past five years compared to the previous five, despite the government\u2019s policy push, a report by Rightmove has found.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mortgagefinancegazette.com\/banks\/progress-on-epc-upgrades-has-halved-in-past-five-years-12-12-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Landlord Lessons Finale: Property is a business, not passive income<\/h5>\n<p>Running a rental property business involves managing customers in the form of tenants, responding to regulations enforced by councils and government departments, handling finances such as mortgages, tax and insurance, and protecting reputation.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/landlord-lessons-finale-property-is-a-business-not-passive-income\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Tenants prioritise EPC ratings when choosing a home<\/h5>\n<p>As tenants increasingly seek more energy-efficient homes, many landlords are choosing to sell properties with lower EPC ratings, according to a new report.<br \/>\nA report reveals a stark postcode divide and EPC upgrade challenge for landlords, with some property types costing nearly \u00a31,400 more than others per year to heat.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/tenants-prioritise-epc-ratings-when-choosing-a-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener 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