Upside-down homes attract interest with unique layouts and views
Upside-down homes attract interest with unique layouts and views Several upside-down homes are currently for sale across England, featuring living spaces on upper floors and bedrooms below. These properties offer distinctive designs and lifestyle benefits
UK house prices fall sharply in October affecting rental market
UK house prices fall sharply in October affecting rental market UK house prices fell by 0.6% in October, the steepest monthly drop in over three years, bringing the average property price to £296,285. This marks
PropX launches AI-powered inspection platform for letting agents
PropX launches AI-powered inspection platform for letting agents PropX, a new UK-based platform, has introduced an AI-driven solution to streamline property inspections and inventories for letting agents and landlords in England. The system integrates booking,
Compliance drives majority of landlords to change management arrangements
Compliance drives majority of landlords to change management arrangements A recent survey reveals that compliance concerns have become the leading reason for landlords in the UK to alter their property management approach, with 65% having
Renters spend higher share of income on rent despite falling prices
Renters spend higher share of income on rent despite falling prices UK renters allocated a larger portion of their income to rent in October 2026, even though average rents decreased slightly from September, according to
Housing Ombudsman reports landlords resolving more complaints early
Housing Ombudsman reports landlords resolving more complaints early The Housing Ombudsman’s Annual Complaints Review for 2025-26 reveals that more landlords are addressing tenant issues before they escalate to formal complaints, with a notable reduction in
Housing Ombudsman Service investigates IT security breach affecting data
Housing Ombudsman Service investigates IT security breach affecting data The Housing Ombudsman Service has disclosed an IT security incident involving unauthorised access to its case management system. The breach, linked to a third-party supplier, is
Housing Ombudsman investigates IT security incident affecting case system
Housing Ombudsman investigates IT security incident affecting case system The Housing Ombudsman Service is continuing its investigation into a recent IT security incident involving its third-party case management system. Landlords, tenants, and agents are advised
Landlords increasingly plan to self-manage rental properties
Landlords increasingly plan to self-manage rental properties More than half of landlords currently using letting agents intend to take over management themselves within two years, including compliance responsibilities, according to recent research. This shift reflects
Government plans data sharing from PRS Database with HMRC
Government plans data sharing from PRS Database with HMRC The government is exploring sharing data collected through the Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database with HM Revenue and Customs and local authorities to support enforcement and
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