What does a balanced tenancy agreement actually look like?
Tenancy agreements remain fundamental contracts between landlords and tenants, yet questions persist about whether they truly reflect a balanced relationship in practice. Recent reflections highlight the need for clearer mutual obligations and protections that fairly address the realities faced by both parties. Understanding Balance in Tenancy Agreements At their core, tenancy agreements are contracts where […]
Nottingham confirms permanent letting board ban
Nottingham City Council has secured government approval to make permanent the restrictions on letting boards in several parts of the city. This decision ends years of temporary controls aimed at reducing the visual clutter caused by numerous letting boards in areas with high concentrations of student housing and Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). Permanent letting […]
Nottingham confirms permanent letting board ban
Nottingham City Council has secured permanent government approval to maintain restrictions on letting boards in several areas with high concentrations of student housing. This decision ends years of temporary controls aimed at reducing the visual clutter caused by numerous letting boards in neighbourhoods such as Hyson Green, Arboretum, Lenton, and Wollaton East and Radford. Permanent […]
Charity calls for action to support older private renters as LHA rates remain frozen
A recent government report reveals a significant rise in pensioner poverty, prompting calls from charities and industry leaders for urgent action to support older private renters. Despite this, Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates remain frozen for a second consecutive year, raising concerns about the financial strain on vulnerable tenants. Rising Pensioner Poverty and Frozen LHA […]
Charity calls for action to support older private renters as LHA rates remain frozen
A recent government report highlights a worrying rise in pensioner poverty, prompting calls from charities and industry leaders for urgent action to support older private renters. The freeze on Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates, now extended for a second year, is drawing criticism for exacerbating financial pressures on vulnerable tenants. Rising Pensioner Poverty and Frozen […]
Landlords turn to incorporation as Renters’ Rights Act approaches
Buy-to-let landlords in the UK are increasingly choosing to incorporate their property portfolios as the Renters’ Rights Act approaches. This trend reflects a growing desire to manage rental businesses more formally amid rising regulation and tenant protections. Rising incorporation of buy-to-let portfolios Data from Propoly, a property software company, shows a steady increase in the […]
Landlords turn to incorporation as Renters’ Rights Act approaches
Buy-to-let landlords in the UK are increasingly turning to incorporation as the Renters’ Rights Act approaches, signalling a shift in how property portfolios are managed. Recent data highlights a steady rise in the number of companies established to hold rental properties, reflecting landlords’ responses to evolving legislation and market conditions. Growth in Buy-to-Let Incorporation According […]
RESULTS of the Property118 Landlord Sentiment Survey (Q1 2026)
The recent Property118 Landlord Sentiment Survey, completed by 2,380 landlords in the first quarter of 2026, offers a comprehensive snapshot of the UK’s private rented sector. Representing ownership of over 23,000 properties, this survey is the largest of its kind and reveals significant trends in landlord demographics, ownership structures, and future intentions. Landlord Demographics: An […]
RESULTS of the Property118 Landlord Sentiment Survey (Q1 2026)
The first quarter of 2026 has seen the completion of the UK’s largest ever landlord sentiment survey, conducted by Property118. With 2,380 landlords responding, representing ownership of 23,098 rental properties, the survey offers an unprecedented insight into the demographics, ownership structures, and future intentions of private landlords across the country. Who Are the UK’s Landlords? […]
Scottish renters should get last two months’ rent-free if evicted – Generation Rent
Generation Rent has called on all political parties in Scotland to support a manifesto pledge that would grant renters the last two months’ rent free if they face no-fault evictions. This proposal forms part of a wider campaign addressing Scotland’s ongoing housing crisis ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections in May 2026. Addressing Scotland’s Housing […]
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