Rental demand has dropped by 20% over the last year, reaching the lowest level for six years as net migration fell by 78% between June 2023 and June 2025.

Landlords and property investors are the most directly affected by the Autumn Budget, with slightly higher tax on rental income and frozen tax thresholds. 

Stuart Miller, director of public policy & tech research at Xero, explores what the new tax rules mean for landlords and how they can prepare.

First-time landlords at Accord Mortgages can now use top slicing with a minimum household income of £75,000, excluding rental income.

The UK's build-to-rent sector completed 3,718 units in Q3 2025 alone, contributing to a 13.6% annual increase in total completed stock.

The society has also made several rate reductions across its residential range.

The new product range includes a 4.48% headline rate for company landlords, reduced from 4.99%

Landlords who fail to comply with selective licensing face civil penalties of up to £30,000.

Expat BTL now allows lending up to 80% LTV, increasing borrowing options for overseas clients.

Foundation’s new five-year Limited Edition fix is available at 5.24% with a 1.75% fee.