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The Landlord Briefing

101 reports on the UK property market and regulation, and what to do about them.

Compiled by Regulus. Editor: Paul McGough.

Compliance & Licensing18 May 20266 min read
Councils Have Stopped Warning Landlords: The Enforcement Shift That Makes Every Violation Immediately Costly
Local councils have abandoned second-chance enforcement. UK landlords now face immediate fines with no prior warning. Here is what has changed and why it matters.
Tax & Finance (MTD)17 May 20266 min read
Rent Caps With Tax Relief Restored Would Cut Rents £1,200: Why This Proposal Is More Dangerous Than It Appears
A rent cap paired with restored mortgage interest tax relief could slash rents by £1,200. Here is what UK landlords must understand before this gains traction.
Compliance & Licensing16 May 20266 min read
RICS Tightens EWS1 Rules: What Leaseholder-Landlords With Flats Must Do Before the Mortgage Market Closes
RICS has tightened EWS1 requirements for flat-owning landlords. Here is what the rule change means for valuations, mortgage access, and legal liability.
Tax & Finance (MTD)14 May 20266 min read
Higher Landlord Taxes Mean Higher Rents: The NRLA's Argument Is Correct, and the Government Knows It
The NRLA says landlord tax rises feed directly into rents. The evidence supports them. Here is what the fiscal mechanics actually mean for your portfolio.
Compliance & Licensing13 May 20266 min read
Council Powers to Enter Premises and Seize Documents: What the New Guidance Actually Authorises Against Landlords
New guidance clarifies council enforcement powers to enter rental properties and seize documents. Here is what UK private landlords must understand before it is used against them.
Evictions & Possession12 May 20266 min read
£500 Tribunal Fees and Court Backlogs Will Force Landlords Into Settlements They Should Never Accept
New £500 landlord tribunal fees and worsening court delays are shifting dispute power towards tenants. Here is what private landlords must understand now.