{"id":8695,"date":"2026-01-20T21:08:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T21:08:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentila.co.uk\/blog\/?p=8695"},"modified":"2026-01-20T21:08:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T21:08:52","slug":"landlord-press-review-january-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentila.co.uk\/blog\/landlord-press-review-january-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Landlord press review: January 2026"},"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: Where did house prices rise and fall the most in 2025?; UK property market shows signs of recovery; 2026 mortgage market outlook: stability, confidence and a gradual return of momentum; UK rents expected to rise 2% in 2026 amid &#8216;chronic&#8217; housing shortage; Two-thirds of landlords plan to invest despite Budget concerns&#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>Best Buy-to-Let Areas in the UK for High Rental Yields 2026<\/h5>\n<p>The UK rental market continues to evolve as demand, affordability and regeneration projects shape investor decisions for 2026. With rental supply struggling to keep pace with population growth, investors are increasingly looking for areas where strong yields align with long-term resilience.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rw-invest.com\/uk\/best-buy-to-let-areas-in-the-uk-for-high-rental-yields-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Where did house prices rise and fall the most in 2025?<\/h5>\n<p>The 10 areas in the UK where house prices grew the most in 2025 have been revealed \u2013 as have the locations where prices fell by up to 8.9%.<br \/>\nPlymouth topped the list of housing hotspots where property values went up the most in the UK between October 2024 and October 2025.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/moneyweek.com\/investments\/house-prices\/where-did-house-prices-rise-fall-most\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>2025 was \u2018one of the most settled years\u2019 for house prices<\/h5>\n<p>This year was \u201cone of the most settled years\u201d for UK house prices over the past decade.<br \/>\nThe average UK home now costs \u00a3299,892, an increase of just 0.7 per cent over the year and representing a new record high price.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ftadviser.com\/content\/18def80c-8dda-41c9-9510-426af5cd0504\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>\u2018Bottom-up\u2019 recovery predicted for housing market in 2026 as activity returns<\/h5>\n<p>The housing market is set for a strong start in 2026, according to property experts, as home buyers make the most of falls in mortgage rates and put some of last year\u2019s uncertainties behind them.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.finance.yahoo.com\/news\/bottom-recovery-predicted-housing-market-000100313.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>How West Midlands house values are holding up as UK prices fall<\/h5>\n<p>The UK housing market concluded 2025 on a &#8220;softer note,&#8221; with yearly price growth decelerating to 0.6% in December, down from 1.8% in November, according to an index.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.news.yahoo.com\/west-midlands-house-values-holding-104543486.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>What 2026 could hold for the UK housing market<\/h5>\n<p>For many UK households, 2025 marked the beginning of the end of the mortgage rate shocks of the previous year. And while that did not mean a return to cheap borrowing, the easing of interest rates was clearly visible over the course of the year.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.finance.yahoo.com\/news\/2026-could-hold-uk-housing-125452871.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>The most expensive streets to buy or rent outside of London in 2026<\/h5>\n<p>Right now in the UK, the average house price stands at \u00a3270,000, according to December 2025 figures from the Office for National Statistics. Meanwhile, rental prices across the UK are about \u00a31,366, and in England, this figure is around \u00a31,422.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidermedia.com\/news\/national\/the-most-expensive-streets-to-buy-or-rent-outside-of-london-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>UK property market shows signs of recovery<\/h5>\n<p>UK residential property transactions rose in November, with seasonally adjusted figures reaching their highest level since March, despite signs of slowing activity as the year end approached&#8230;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.finance.yahoo.com\/news\/uk-house-sales-november-hmrc-property-transactions-104428372.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>Mortgage<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--section--><\/p>\n<h5>Tax take may hit UK buyers harder in 2026<\/h5>\n<p>The past year has been a \u201clandmark\u201d one for both renters and homebuyers.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ftadviser.com\/content\/a351ba92-7157-425a-a224-68a432bc1471\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Where are interest rates headed in 2026&#8230; and will mortgages keep getting cheaper?<\/h5>\n<p>Interest rates were cut four times this year, with base rate falling from 4.75 per cent to 3.75 per cent.<br \/>\nThis was good news for homeowners with mortgages, who saw the average two-year fixed rate decrease from 5.52 per cent in January to 4.82 per cent in December according to rates scrutineer Moneyfacts.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-gb\/money\/other\/where-are-interest-rates-headed-in-2026-and-will-mortgages-keep-getting-cheaper\/ar-AA1TcuZz?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>2026 mortgage market outlook: stability, confidence and a gradual return of momentum<\/h5>\n<p>After years of economic shocks and uncertainty, the UK mortgage market enters 2026 on far steadier ground. Having weathered rising interest rates, fiscal disruption and global volatility, the sector is now seeing renewed confidence, improving lending conditions and a more balanced outlook for buyers.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ifamagazine.com\/2026-mortgage-market-outlook-stability-confidence-and-a-gradual-return-of-momentum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>UK mortgage rates unlikely to fall much further despite expected interest rate cuts<\/h5>\n<p>UK mortgage rates are unlikely to fall much further even if the Bank of England delivers additional interest rate cuts, as markets have already priced in expectations that Bank Rate will bottom out close to its long-term floor, property experts warn.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.finance.yahoo.com\/news\/cheapest-mortgage-interest-rates-bank-of-england-115823340.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Expectations are high for a booming mortgage market<\/h5>\n<p>Product choice continued to rise month-on-month to 7,158 options, meaning there are now 650 more deals available to borrowers than a year ago. This represents the highest level of product availability since October 2007, when choices peaked at 7,421, with deals at 90% and 95% loan-to-value ratios sitting at near 18-year highs.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ifamagazine.com\/expectations-are-high-for-a-booming-mortgage-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 rates drop again, says Moneyfacts<\/h5>\n<p>Moneyfacts found that the average two-year fixed rate homeloan fell by 2bps to 4.78%, while the typical five-year fix was down by 1bps to 4.87%.<br \/>\nLast week saw the average two-year and five-year fix fall by 3bps to 4.8% and 4.88%, respectively.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mortgagefinancegazette.com\/banks\/mortgage-rates-drop-again-this-week-says-moneyfacts-16-01-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Here\u2019s where homeowners face the heaviest mortgage burden<\/h5>\n<p>New data has revealed the UK areas with the heaviest mortgage burdens.<br \/>\nAccording to a study, mortgage repayments now account for as much as 171.9 per cent of median take-home pay in some parts of London.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.news.yahoo.com\/where-homeowners-face-heaviest-mortgage-050000196.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>Landlords spend 25% to 45% of rental income on running costs<\/h5>\n<p>Running costs continue to rise across the private rented sector, with maintenance and repairs now absorbing close to 40% of total landlord expenditure in some instances.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mortgagefinancegazette.com\/lending-news\/buy-to-let\/landlords-spend-25-to-45-of-rental-income-on-running-costs-says-pegasus-06-01-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Rents fall as market continues to slow amid fresh uncertainty<\/h5>\n<p>The latest HomeLet Rental Index figures show that average UK rents fell slightly to \u00a31,317 in December 2025, down 1.5% month-on-month from \u00a31,337 in November. Despite the monthly drop, rents remain 2.6% higher year-on-year, up from \u00a31,284 in December 2024.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/propertyindustryeye.com\/rents-fall-as-market-continues-to-slow-amid-fresh-uncertainty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>UK rents expected to rise 2% in 2026 amid &#8216;chronic&#8217; housing shortage<\/h5>\n<p>Rightmove (RMV.L) predicts that average advertised rents will rise by a further 2% over the course of 2026, as a &#8220;chronic shortage&#8221; of rental homes continues to place pressure on prices.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-gb\/money\/homeandproperty\/uk-rents-expected-to-rise-2-in-2026-amid-chronic-housing-shortage\/ar-AA1UfDug\" 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>What happens if the first month\u2019s rent isn\u2019t paid?<\/h5>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to wait for the rent until Day 1, but you must not refuse to hand over the keys after the agreement has been signed. If you do, there is a real risk that you may have to pay fines (called \u201cpenalties\u201d) of up to \u00a340,000.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/the-continuing-renters-rights-act-nightmare-what-happens-if-the-first-months-rent-isnt-paid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Are you a landlord? These are the costly mistakes you could be making<\/h5>\n<p>Landlords are counting the cost of common and costly mistakes, from ill-judged renovations to mis-timed sales, a new survey reveals.<br \/>\nA significant number of buy-to-let investors are regretting decisions that have impacted their profits, according to a research.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.finance.yahoo.com\/news\/landlord-costly-mistakes-could-making-195707206.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Why now is actually a great time to be a landlord<\/h5>\n<p>For the past few years, there has been a succession of reports in the media about landlords selling up and quitting the industry. And it\u2019s true that as legislation has been tightened and renters\u2019 rights have been prioritised, it now takes more time, effort and knowledge to succeed as a landlord than it did in the past.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ifamagazine.com\/why-now-is-actually-a-great-time-to-be-a-landlord\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>London property is no longer a safe investment<\/h5>\n<p>Recent analysis found that in 2025, 14.8% of London homeowners sold their properties for less than they originally paid, overtaking the North East, which had topped the ranking in 2024.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/propertyindustryeye.com\/warning-london-property-is-no-longer-a-safe-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\">\n<h3>Other<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--section--><\/p>\n<h5>Government vows to tackle damp and mould in PRS<\/h5>\n<p>In answer to a written question, Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook says extending Awaab\u2019s law to the private rented sector and a Decent Homes Standard will improve the safety of rental properties.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/government-vows-to-tackle-damp-and-mould-in-prs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>No final decision on EPC requirements for short-term holiday lets<\/h5>\n<p>The government has said no final decision has been made over whether short-term holiday lets will be included in energy performance certificate (EPC) targets.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/no-final-decision-on-epc-requirements-for-short-term-holiday-lets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Two-thirds of landlords plan to invest despite Budget concerns<\/h5>\n<p>Two-thirds of the UK\u2019s landlords are still planning to invest in the PRS this year, even as uncertainty over tax and costs weighs on confidence, a new survey reveals.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/two-thirds-of-landlords-plan-to-invest-despite-budget-concerns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>Councils given power to penalise landlords for unenforceable tenancy clauses<\/h5>\n<p>The government has confirmed councils will be able to act against unenforceable clauses in tenancy agreements under the Renters\u2019 Rights Act.<br \/>\nFrom 1 May 2026, all fixed-term tenancies will be banned and turn into periodic tenancies.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/councils-given-power-to-penalise-landlords-for-unenforceable-tenancy-clauses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<!--article--><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h5>When will landlord rights be finally recognised?<\/h5>\n<p>&#8220;The Gardian published an interesting article, called \u2018Are UK buy-to-let landlords dying out \u2013 and should we care?\u2019 and it takes a fair and balanced view of what\u2019s happening in the PRS.&#8221;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.property118.com\/when-will-landlord-rights-be-finally-recognised\/comment-page-2\/\" 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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