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Landlord press review: September 2025

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 Last updated 22/09/2025
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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: Homes priced too high take twice as long to sell ; Higher stamp duty rates cause property market slowdown ; Lenders raise rates despite base rate cut ; What is next for UK interest rates? ; Surge in rental scams targeting young tenants ; Rents fell in August as inflation grew ; Renters’ Rights Bill could create 1 million new pet owners… Happy reading and… renting!

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Managing multiple properties? Here’s how to stay organized

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 Last updated 12/09/2025
Managing multiple properties? Here’s how to stay organized
Summary
  1. Challenges of managing multiple properties
  2. Tips to manage multiple properties effectively
  3. Benefits of using property management software
  4. FAQs
  5. Things to remember

Many landlords look to expand their property portfolio, but with rules and regulations continuously growing (not to mention changing tax returns and tenant rights), managing multiple rental properties is getting trickier.

Streamlining property management is more important than ever to keep your business profitable and compliant. But as portfolios grow, so do your responsibilities as a landlord. Administration, managing payments, and maintenance requests grow, making it harder to stay on track.

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Landlord press review: August 2025

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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: Property market sees a slump in buyer searches; Why UK rental prices could rise by 25 per cent in three months; Mortgage recovery hinges on a Bank of England interest rate cut; Rents increase 5.9% to £1,343 in July: ONS; How to increase the value of your rental property… Happy reading and… renting!

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Tax deductions every landlord should know and how software helps

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 Last updated 08/08/2025
Tax deductions every landlord should know and how software helps)
Summary
  1. How is rental income taxed in the UK?
  2. What are the key tax deductions available to landlords?
  3. How can software help landlords claim tax expenses?
  4. FAQs
  5. Things to remember

Submitting tax returns is part and parcel of being a landlord and, unfortunately, there’s no way of avoiding it. Even if you have an accountant, you’re still responsible for tracking expenses and submitting evidence.

You can reduce the tax you pay by claiming all allowable expenses. These can be complex to track, but there are ways to make managing your tax return as a landlord easier, from utilising technology (like property management software) to understanding the rules carefully.

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Landlord press review: July 2025

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 Last updated 22/07/2025
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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: Buyer’s market sees July prices plummet; London’s lettings market booms with increased supply; BTL lenders boost options for landlords; Less than half of tenants have contents insurance; 8 common tenant complaints and how to handle them professionally; Impose rent caps and landlords won’t invest… Happy reading and… renting!

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The future of renting: Trends and innovations in the rental market

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 Last updated 02/07/2025
The future of renting: Trends and innovations in the rental market
Summary
  1. What are the emerging trends in the rental market?
  2. What innovations are shaping the rental experience?
  3. What are changing tenant preferences?
  4. What are the opportunities for landlords?
  5. FAQs
  6. Things to remember

Ten years ago, no one could’ve predicted the way the rental market has shaped up in recent years. But right now, we have more intel than ever about what innovations are taking UK property management by storm, and what policies renters are aligning themselves with for the future.

From flexible tenancies to digital conveniences, there are several trends and innovations emerging in the rental market, with some preferences driven by tenant finances, and others simply by a changing world.

In this guide, we’ll share our take on the future of renting: summarising the latest trends and innovations we’re seeing in the rental market right now, and sharing what these could mean for landlords in the modern age.

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Landlord press review: June 2025

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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: UK’s Build-to-Rent sector sees record £832m investment; UK house prices drop as motivated sellers slash asking prices; UK mortgage approvals drop for third month in a row; More than half of tenants will challenge rent rises; Rental reforms will not work unless Govt provides clarity; Government’s EPC targets for landlords are ‘unrealistic’… Happy reading and… renting!

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Buy-to-let guide for landlords: Everything you need to know

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 Last updated 30/06/2025
Buy-to-let guide for landlords: Everything you need to know
Summary
  1. What is Buy-to-Let?
  2. What are the benefits of Buy-to-let property investment?
  3. How to invest in a buy-to-let property
  4. What taxes do you pay on buy-to-let properties?
  5. What fees do you pay on buy-to-let properties?
  6. How to choose the right buy-to-let
  7. FAQs
  8. Things to remember

The UK rental property market continues to present opportunities for both new and experienced landlords. From generating a consistent income to almost guaranteeing capital growth, it remains an attractive investment.

However, if you want to invest in property, it comes with its fair share of challenges, especially with the UK government introducing new policies that impact how buy-to-let properties operate.

In this guide, we’ll explain everything new landlords need to know about buy-to-lets, including the benefits, considerations, common buying methods, and how to manage a rental property in the current market.

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Landlord press review: May 2025

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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: UK rental prices continue upward trend; Scotland is leading the way in social housing; UK mortgage borrowing hit four-year high before stamp duty hike; Government’s rent caps ‘are a flawed policy’; Landlords see rent arrears rocket; 2028 EPC deadline could cut rental supply, warns UK Finance… Happy reading and… renting!

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The rise of build-to-rent: What it means for private landlords

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The rise of build-to-rent: What it means for private landlords
Summary
  1. What is build-to-rent (BTR)?
  2. Why is the BTR market growing?
  3. What’s the impact on private landlords?
  4. What are the opportunities?
  5. FAQs
  6. Things to remember

Build-to-rent is a hot topic in the property industry right now – with concerns growing among private landlords about what this means for the success of their portfolios.

The build-to-rent market is bourgeoning, with investment into BTR reaching £5 billion for the first time in 2024. This isn’t necessarily bad news for private landlords, but it’s a market development to keep an eye on.

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