For years, buy-to-let (BTL) landlords were the go-to group for passive income and capital growth. But the tide has turned and it’s no longer in their favour. Government policy is crystal clear: favour Build-to-Rent institutional landlords and steadily squeeze out independent mom and pop property owners through mounting regulation, taxation, and compliance.
The result? A growing exodus of landlords selling up in droves. And for good reason.
Here are 7 ways the government is turning the screw on small landlords:
- Quarterly Tax Reporting From April 2026, landlords earning over £50,000 must submit quarterly digital returns under Making Tax Digital (MTD). This rises to those earning just £30,000 by 2027.
- Gross Income Thresholds MTD applies to gross income, not profit. So even low-margin landlords are now caught.
- Abolition of Section 21 No-fault evictions are being removed, reducing flexibility and increasing tenant power.
- Licensing Requirements More boroughs are introducing landlord licensing schemes, adding admin and cost.
- Mortgage Interest Relief Cuts Landlords can no longer fully deduct mortgage interest from their tax bill.
- EPC Regulations Minimum energy efficiency standards are tightening, forcing costly retrofits.
- Stamp Duty Surcharge An extra 3% SDLT on second homes continues to make new BTL purchases unattractive.
Meanwhile, ULEZprosperity offers a regulated, asset-backed route to guaranteed monthly income, without the headaches of tenants, maintenance, or legislative change.
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Landlords Are Being Pushed Out. Investors Are Pivoting.
It’s as clear as daylight. The environment is no longer friendly for the traditional landlord. Smart investors are moving to alternative passive income models like ULEZprosperity.
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