Higher numbers of first-time landlords in northern regions are likely due to a combination of lower property prices and higher rents, according to new analysis.

Jon Cooper, director of mortgages at Aldermore, explores what landlords need to know about the Renters Rights Bill before it comes into effect later this year.

The recent changes to Stamp Duty, increased regulation, and the looming Renters' Rights Bill are prompting many landlords to sell up.

Typical annual investment among landlords now stands at £8,500 across their portfolio in addition to general maintenance.

A new report has revealed that by December 2024, the PRS had investigated 15% more cases than the previous year.

A landlord exodus may still be on the horizon, according to Goodlord as deep industry dissatisfaction about the upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill remains.

Energy efficiency improvements in the rental sector are tracking well ahead of government timescales, according to newly released data from epIMS.

An estimated 235,837 privately rented households fell into rental arrears during the 2023/24 financial year - up by 3.2% on the previous year.

The removal of Section 21 and changes to CGT remain some of the biggest concerns among landlords, according to feedback from a new workshop hosted by Pegasus Insight.

One of the key challenges tenants face is not knowing where to escalate complaints to when landlords or agents are failing to respond properly to them.