House prices remain stagnant as market growth slows sharply
House prices remain stagnant as market growth slows sharply House prices in the UK showed no change in July, with annual growth at its slowest since late 2023, according to Lloyds Bank. The average property
Landlord fined over £4,500 for failing to clear waste from rental properties
Landlord fined over £4,500 for failing to clear waste from rental properties A Blackburn landlord was ordered to pay more than £4,500 after ignoring council advice to remove waste from three rental homes, which caused
Stoke-on-Trent council proposes strict new HMO location controls
Stoke-on-Trent council proposes strict new HMO location controls Stoke-on-Trent council plans to introduce an Article 4 Direction and an Additional Licensing Scheme to restrict and regulate Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs), aiming to limit their
Awaab’s Law expands hazard deadlines for social housing from November
Awaab’s Law expands hazard deadlines for social housing from November New Awaab’s Law rules will extend strict repair deadlines to a wider range of hazards in social housing from November 30. The law currently applies
Landlords face billions in losses from rising tenant fraud cases
Landlords face billions in losses from rising tenant fraud cases Fraudulent tenancy applications are costing UK landlords up to £4.1 billion annually, with AI-generated fake documents and identities increasingly used to deceive referencing checks. Goodlord’s
Rent Guarantee boosts income for major UK agency group
Rent Guarantee boosts income for major UK agency group The Property Franchise Group has reported a 2% increase in lettings franchise revenue, driven by the expansion of its Rent Guarantee scheme protecting over 72,000 managed
Dwelly completes ninth acquisition adding 250 managed properties
Dwelly completes ninth acquisition adding 250 managed properties Dwelly, a lettings operation combining AI technology with local expertise, has acquired London-based agency Shaws, adding 250 fully managed properties to its portfolio of 14,000 units. Dwelly
Agent expertise crucial for UK investors buying overseas property
Agent expertise crucial for UK investors buying overseas property Propertymark urges UK buyers seeking overseas property to engage regulated agents for guidance on local laws, taxation and ownership costs. Popular destinations include the Algarve, Paphos
Pet request rights under Renters Rights Act see slow uptake by landlords
Pet request rights under Renters Rights Act see slow uptake by landlords Since the Renters Rights Act introduced a formal right for tenants to request pet permission in May 2026, most landlords have yet to
Landlord database questioned over effectiveness against rogue operators
Landlord database questioned over effectiveness against rogue operators A proposed compulsory landlord database has sparked debate among landlords about its ability to tackle rogue operators who fail to register. Concerns focus on duplication, additional fees
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