Decision: Inclusion Housing Community Interest Company
The Regulator of Social Housing has published its latest regulatory judgement on Inclusion Housing Community Interest Company, assessing how effectively the organisation meets the required regulatory standards. This update, issued on 10 June 2026, provides important insights for landlords, letting agents, and property professionals involved in social housing and community interest organisations. Understanding Regulatory Judgements […]
RSH publishes latest regulatory judgements including consumer upgrade for Cobalt Housing Limited
The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has recently published updated regulatory judgements for four landlords, including a notable consumer standards upgrade for Cobalt Housing Limited. These assessments reflect ongoing efforts to improve governance, financial viability, and consumer service standards within the social housing sector, with implications for landlords, letting agents, and property professionals managing affordable […]
Call for government to help landlords and tenants
Recent research from the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) highlights ongoing strong demand for rental properties across much of the UK, despite regional variations. This demand underscores the vital role of the private rented sector in housing provision, even as landlords face increasing financial pressures and policy changes that may impact their confidence and investment […]
England’s rents rise 0.5% but annual growth stays low
Rents across England experienced a modest increase of 0.5% in May 2026, following a slight decline in April. Despite this monthly rise, the annual growth rate remains subdued, marking the lowest year-on-year increase in nearly a year. This trend reflects ongoing shifts in the private rented sector (PRS) amid new legislation and changing market dynamics, […]
Tenants’ union launches tool to help renters challenge rent increases
Tenants’ unions, including the London Renters Union, have introduced a new online tool designed to assist renters in assessing and potentially challenging rent increases. This development comes amid the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act, which regulates how and when landlords can raise rents. The tool aims to empower tenants to contest rent rises through […]
TMW, Accord, HSBC and Darlington cut buy to let mortgage rates
Several prominent lenders, including The Mortgage Works (TMW), Accord Mortgages, HSBC, and Darlington Building Society, have recently announced reductions in their buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage rates. These adjustments affect a broad range of landlord borrowers, including individual landlords, limited companies, let-to-buy investors, and those managing houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) or holiday let properties. The changes […]
Cost of installing heat pumps?
As the UK government encourages the transition from gas boilers to low-carbon heating solutions, many landlords are considering installing heat pumps in their rental properties. However, questions remain about how the costs of such installations are treated for tax purposes and whether these expenses can be claimed as running costs or capital improvements. Understanding the […]
Has ‘key money’ returned?
Recent changes in rental property regulations, including a ban on open bidding above the asking price, have raised concerns about the resurgence of ‘key money’—unofficial cash payments made to secure tenancies. This practice, once common in the 1960s and 1970s, may be re-emerging due to high demand and limited supply in the UK rental market, […]
Do landlords need a rebrand?
The term “landlord” has increasingly become associated with negative perceptions in public discourse, influenced by media coverage, government rhetoric, and advocacy campaigns. For UK landlords, letting agents, and property professionals, this shift in language and image presents challenges in how the sector is viewed and understood. Considering a rebranding or adopting alternative terminology may offer […]
Buy to let mortgage searches fall again
Mortgage search activity in the UK has shown a notable decline in May 2026, with buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage enquiries continuing to fall. This trend reflects a cautious adjustment in the mortgage market following a period of heightened activity earlier in the year, which may have implications for landlords, letting agents, and property professionals navigating the […]
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