Average landlord rental income has jumped 23% in the past year, but nearly 850,000 landlords were also facing rent arrears, it has been revealed. Research from LegalforLandlords found average gross rental income per property climbed from £9,860 in the first three months of 2025 to £12,117 in same period in 2026, with the combined value […]
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Average landlord rental income increased by 22.9% over the past year, despite almost a third of landlords experiencing rent arrears, according to new research from LegalforLandlords. The firm’s latest landlord trends analysis for Q1 2026 found that average gross rental income per property rose from £9,860 in Q1 2025 to £12,117 in Q1 2026. LegalforLandlords […]
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Landlord rental income has risen sharply over the past year despite hundreds of thousands of property owners continuing to face rent arrears, according to new market analysis from LegalforLandlords. Fresh Q1 2026 landlord trends data shows average gross rental income per property increased by 22.9% year-on-year, rising from £9,860 in Q1 2025 to £12,117 in […]
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Average landlord rental income increased by 23% in the year to March 2026, though nearly 850,000 landlords experienced rent arrears during the same period, according to new research. Data from LegalforLandlords shows average gross rental income per property rose from £9,860 in the first quarter of 2025 to £12,117 in the corresponding period of 2026. […]
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A property investor with a portfolio of 70 properties worth £10 million has expressed support for the Renters’ Rights Act, stating it will remove underperforming operators from the market. Rick Gannon told BBC News that the legislation represents “the biggest change we’ve seen in this industry for many, many years” and that he believes “most […]
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Legal experts say Renters’ Rights Act may unintentionally tighten access to private rentals as landlords raise risk thresholds The forthcoming Renters’ Rights Act could reshape the UK rental market in unexpected ways, with industry experts warning it may lead to a growing pool of “unlettable tenants” as landlords respond by tightening affordability and risk criteria. According to property advisory […]
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We’re incredibly proud to share some exciting news… LegalforLandlords have officially been recognised as one of the Top 10 medium companies to work for in the UK in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. This recognition means a huge amount to us, because at the heart of both businesses is one simple belief: […]
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On Friday 24th April, members of the LegalforLandlords/Propoly team attended the Warrington Wolves v Wigan Warriors fixture at the Halliwell Jones Stadium alongside a few of our valued partners. As proud sponsors of Warrington Wolves, it was fantastic to be part of such a huge occasion and spend the evening with both colleagues and partners […]
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Two reports suggest tenancy disputes of differing kinds are on the increase. The firm LegalforLandlords says the number of tenancy disputes each year in England and Wales is increasing at an average 6% annually, with many landlords facing costs of more than £5,000 per dispute. The pace of growth has accelerated sharply in recent years. […]
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The latest research industry insight from LegalforLandlords has highlighted where the longest and shortest wait times are when it comes to court hearing dates for landlords who are trying to repossess their properties, with the most overstretched courts found in the likes of Birmingham, Croydon, and Slough. Having analysed internal data on wait times for […]
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Landlords have to wait up to 16 weeks in some cases, especially in London and Birmingham, and it’s likely to get worse under the Renters’ Rights Act. Courts with the longest wait times for landlords with eviction cases have been exposed with the vast majority in London. Birmingham is among the most clogged with all […]
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Landlords are already facing long waits for possession even before May’s rule changes as possession timelines rise. Landlords in England and Wales are waiting significantly longer to regain possession of their properties, with the average process now taking more than 26 weeks as repossession volumes continue to rise, says Sim Sekhon (pictured), Group CEO at […]
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Tenancy disputes across England & Wales are increasing by an average of 6% annually, research from LegalforLandlords has revealed. Tenancy disputes can be costly for landlords and agents. Over a third of professionals (36%) say disputes typically cost them between £1,000 and £5,000. However, one in five (21%) report costs of above £5,000. Sim Sekhon, […]
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LegalforLandlords has recently been featured in Property Reporter, in an article exploring the growing pressures landlords are facing when trying to regain possession of their properties. The article highlights that landlords are now waiting an average of 25 weeks to repossess a property, with possession volumes continuing to rise and moving closer to levels last […]
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With the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force from 1st May 2026, it’s essential for landlords to know how these reforms will affect possession notices, rent increases, licensing and property standards. Below, we answer the most common questions landlords have to help you prepare. Can I serve a possession notice without valid legal grounds? No. […]
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