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England: rules changed on 1 May 2026
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The tenancy rules changed on 1 May 2026. Our guide explains what this means for agreements, rent increases and asking a tenant to leave.
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UK Bank Rate rises to 4% as energy pressures push up inflation outlook
The Bank of England has raised Bank Rate from 3.75% to 4%, increasing the UK’s benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points. The decision, announced on 5 November 2026, matters to landlords whose rental-property costs include mortgage borrowing. Eight members of the Monetary Policy Committee backed the increase to 4%. The remaining member wanted a…
England and Wales: energy bill proposes stronger rental-home enforcement
Landlords in England and Wales could face stronger enforcement of rental-home energy standards under the Energy Independence Bill, introduced to Parliament on 4 November. The government proposes a maximum civil penalty of £30,000 and powers to bring more rented homes within the rules. These are proposed changes. The Bill has not become law, and its…
UK build-to-rent construction starts fall 63% in latest report
Fewer new purpose-built rental homes are getting under way across the UK, according to the latest quarterly report from Real Estate:UK, prepared by Savills. Its third-quarter 2026 figures show annual construction starts fell by 63% to 4,696 homes. The report, published on 26 October, also records a 30% year-on-year fall in the number of homes…
HMRC confirms Saturday MTD deadline and help for landlords
Landlords required to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax this year have until Saturday 7 November 2026 to send their second quarterly update. HMRC has confirmed that the weekend deadline is not brought forward: you can submit before or on the Saturday. In a reminder published on 2 November, HMRC also explained how…
England: landlord register guidance sets £65 annual fee and regional deadlines
Landlords in England have been given detailed guidance on the new rental property register, including a £65 annual fee per property and registration deadlines for each region. The GOV.UK guidance, published on 29 October, explains how landlords and letting agents will use the service when its regional rollout begins on 15 December 2026. This follows…
England, Wales and Northern Ireland: property income tax rise planned for April 2027
The government plans higher property income tax rates in England, Wales and Northern Ireland from 6 April 2027, following the Budget on 28 October. The proposed basic rate is 24%, the higher rate 44% and the additional rate 49%. Each is two percentage points above the property income rates previously announced for April 2027. HMRC…
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