Buying a first home could become more accessible under a new government-backed housing scheme announced for England. On 26 September 2026, the Government announced plans for a new equity loan scheme called Your First Home. The scheme is expected to allow eligible first-time buyers to purchase a new-build property with...

London’s rental market remains highly competitive, with the latest figures showing that tenant competition reached its highest level of 2026 during August. According to the latest London lettings market data reported by Property Industry Eye and The Negotiator, 24 renters registered for every new rental property coming onto the market...

Major tax changes are due to take effect from 6 April 2027, affecting property income, savings, Cash ISAs and the Inheritance Tax treatment of pensions. For landlords and property investors in London, the most significant change is the introduction of separate Income Tax rates specifically for property income. Savers and...

Major changes are coming for landlords across England as the Government prepares to introduce a new mandatory national landlord registration service under the Renters’ Rights Act. The new service, called “Register your rental property”, will begin rolling out region by region from 15 December 2026. Registration will eventually become a...

London’s rental market continues to face significant pressure, with new figures showing that the number of prospective tenants competing for available properties has reached its highest level in five years in parts of the capital. The latest data, reported by Property Industry Eye, shows that rental supply remains below historic...

The UK buy-to-let market is changing. More landlords now choose limited companies to hold rental properties. Recent data reported by The Negotiator and Property Industry Eye shows a clear shift. Around 45.1% of UK buy-to-let ownership now sits within limited companies. The figure rises as portfolios grow. Among landlords with...

The private rental sector has changed considerably in 2026, and growing numbers of landlords are turning to professional letting agents to help manage their properties, tenants and regulatory responsibilities. New research commissioned by the National Residential Landlords Association, or NRLA, found that 66% of private rental properties in England and...

Air conditioning has traditionally been associated with offices, hotels and homes in warmer countries. In London, however, that could be starting to change. Hotter summers, repeated heatwaves and concerns about overheating are changing the way Londoners think about their homes. Features that once seemed like luxuries, including air conditioning, external...

Managing a residential block involves far more than arranging the occasional repair. From communal areas and maintenance to service charges, contractors, inspections and communication with leaseholders, effective block management in London requires organisation, experience and consistent attention. Prime Land Property is expanding its property management services to support freeholders, Residents’...

What East London Landlords Need to Know London’s rental market continues to change rapidly in 2026. Landlords are dealing with new regulations under the Renters’ Rights Act, rising operating costs and affordability pressures, while demand for good-quality rental homes remains strong. Recent figures also point to an interesting development: rental...

London’s rental market continues to outperform the rest of the UK, with average rents for newly agreed tenancies reaching £2,207 per month in July 2026. According to the latest HomeLet Rental Index, average London rents increased by 1.2% between June and July and were 6% higher than in July 2025....

London landlords face a more complicated decision than they did a year ago. Rental demand remains strong and average rents are still rising, but mortgage costs, service charges, maintenance expenses and tighter regulation continue to reduce profitability. At the same time, selling a rental property has become more difficult under...