A spectre is haunting the UK property market – the spectre of a new Labor government. In the run-up to the 2024 general election, predictions about what a Labor government would mean for landlords flew thick and fast. Now, with Keir Starmer in Number 10 and the Autumn Budget on the horizon, it's time to separate the predictions from the reality. In this special analysis, we revisit the predictions made in Episode 43 of the Essential Property Podcast and assess their accuracy.

As we stand at the threshold of 2025, the UK property market presents a landscape of profound transformation. The past twelve months have tested landlords like never before— soaring interest rates, elevated energy costs, and relentless regulatory pressure created a perfect storm for many investors. Yet amid this turbulence, those who held their nerve witnessed something remarkable: record-breaking rental growth that kept portfolios afloat when cash flow seemed impossible. Now