Landlord Insights

Market trends, strategy and analysis for UK self-managing landlords navigating the post-RRA rental market.

Right to BuyMarket Trends

How Right to Buy Created the UK's Private Rental Crisis — And What It Means for Landlords Today

Margaret Thatcher's Right to Buy sold 2 million council homes at huge discounts. Decades later, 40% are now privately rented — and those landlords face the toughest regulation in history. Here's the full story.

9 min read28 May 2026
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Buy-to-LetTaxMarket Trends

Is Buy-to-Let Still Worth It in 2026? The Numbers Every Landlord Should Know

Section 24, higher CGT, RRA compliance costs and rising mortgage rates. We crunch the real numbers on buy-to-let profitability in 2026 — and the answer might surprise you.

11 min read27 May 2026
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RRA 2025Landlord StrategyMarket Trends

Is the Government Trying to Push Out Small Landlords? The Evidence Either Way

Section 24, RRA 2025, EPC targets, higher SDLT. Every new policy seems to hit small landlords hardest. Coincidence or deliberate policy? We look at the evidence.

10 min read27 May 2026
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Market TrendsLandlord StrategyRRA 2025

The UK Landlord Exodus: What's Really Happening and What It Means for You

93,000 landlords left the UK rental market in 2025. What's driving the exodus, who's staying, and what the shrinking supply means for rents and property values.

8 min read27 May 2026
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Buy-to-LetMarket TrendsLandlord StrategyTax

Should I Sell My Rental Property in 2026? The Real Costs vs Staying

Thousands of UK landlords are selling up after RRA 2025. But is it actually worth it? We break down the real costs of selling vs staying — CGT, agent fees, void periods and what adapting actually costs.

8 min read27 May 2026
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