What Andy Burnham’s Labour leadership bid could mean for landlords
Since May’s elections, UK politics has moved fast. Labour’s support fell sharply. Andy Burnham won in Makerfield. Keir Starmer stepped down as leader. Burnham is now the widely tipped frontrunner to become the next Prime Minister. It’s not a certainty, but it’s close. As a business working closely with landlords and the private rental sector, […]
At a crucial point – key insights on national and local house prices
As part of our commitment to staying ahead of market trends, we recently attended the National Landlord Investment Show, where one of the standout speakers was Kate Faulkner. Her sessions provided a fascinating overview of the latest UK property statistics and the direction of the housing market over the coming years. With the property market […]
A landlord’s guide to rent increases under the Renters’ Rights Act
The Renters’ Rights Act has now come into force, bringing significant changes to how tenancies operate across England. One of the most common questions we’re receiving from landlords at Home Share is how rent increases should now be handled, particularly as fixed-term tenancies have been replaced by periodic tenancies and the traditional annual renewal process […]
Landlords are leaving in their thousands – here’s why we think now is the wrong time to exit!
Are Landlords Making a Costly Mistake by Selling? We’ve been having more conversations with landlords considering selling than ever before. The themes are consistent, with relentless headlines, rising costs, tax changes, and a widespread sense that the current environment is working against property investors. Our view, however, is that many landlords are making a significant […]
HMO Fines, Regulation & Opportunity: Lessons from a £35,000 Case in Gravesend
At Home Share, we recently came across a news alert about a landlord in Gravesend who has been fined £35,000 after failing to properly license his HMO, and we thought we’d share the details with you. It’s so disappointing that the many good landlords out there continue to be let down by a handful of […]
Medway HMO Licensing 2026: Additional & Selective Licensing Explained (And How It Differs From Article 4)
If you’re a landlord operating in Medway, you’ll likely already be aware of how Article 4 applies to certain areas. In addition to this, Medway Council is now exploring Additional and Selective Licensing for HMOs — and we’ve been fielding a lot of questions from landlords about what this means in practice. Here’s everything you […]
Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet Published
One of the actions that landlords need to take over the next few months is to provide their tenants with written Over the coming months, landlords are required to provide tenants with written statutory information regarding the Renters’ Rights Act. This must be issued before 31 May, following the recent publication of the official guidance. […]
Medway House Prices & Rents Smash The National Average!
Following a softer second half of 2025 for house price growth, January has brought welcome signs of recovery. UK house prices increased by 2.5% in the 12 months to the end of November, indicating a return to more stable market conditions. It is worth noting that while some headlines have reported UK house prices reaching […]
Article 4 Direction Comes to the Medway Towns – What Property Investors Need to Know
You might have spotted in the news that the Article 4 Direction has been introduced across parts of the Medway Towns as a control measure for HMOs. Home Share has had several conversations with both new and existing investors regarding this change and felt it would be helpful to put together an article answering some […]
Good news for Medway landlords as the government sees sense on EPCs
There has been some positive news for landlords as the year begins, particularly regarding proposed changes to EPC legislation. This topic has generated significant confusion over the past year, largely due to uncertainty around what is proposed policy versus what is currently law. While no changes have yet been legislated, recent updates to the proposals […]
