Landlords increasingly remortgage portfolios to fund new investments
Landlords increasingly remortgage portfolios to fund new investments Many UK landlords who remain active in the buy-to-let sector plan to refinance their existing properties over the next year to unlock equity and support further acquisitions,
Tenants back rent controls despite landlord exits and rising rents
Tenants back rent controls despite landlord exits and rising rents A survey of over 5,600 tenants reveals strong support for rent controls even though many expect these measures to reduce landlord numbers and rental supply,
NRLA intensifies opposition to rent control proposals
NRLA intensifies opposition to rent control proposals The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has stepped up its campaign against rent controls amid concerns over government policy direction. The association urges ministers to focus on housing
Ealing Council proposes extension of HMO licensing scheme to 2032
Ealing Council proposes extension of HMO licensing scheme to 2032 Ealing Council is consulting on extending its licensing regime for smaller Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) beyond April 2027, aiming to continue improving property standards
NRLA chief highlights Burnham’s pragmatic stance on property standards
NRLA chief highlights Burnham’s pragmatic stance on property standards The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) chief executive has acknowledged new Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s genuine interest in property standards while cautioning against increased regulation and
Hertsmere council consults on new HMO room size and amenity standards
Hertsmere council consults on new HMO room size and amenity standards Hertsmere council has launched a consultation on updated standards for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), covering room sizes, refuse arrangements, garden maintenance and safety
Landlord companies registration surges with regional growth
Landlord companies registration surges with regional growth The number of landlord companies registered in the UK continues to rise sharply, with nearly 14,000 new incorporations in the first five months of 2026 alone. Growth is
Welsh landlords urged to report tenant hate crimes without consent
Welsh landlords urged to report tenant hate crimes without consent Rent Smart Wales is encouraging private landlords in Wales to report hate crimes on behalf of tenants, even without their consent, as part of the
Landlords increase auction sales following Renters Rights Act introduction
Landlords increase auction sales following Renters Rights Act introduction Landlords across the UK are increasingly turning to property auctions to sell rental units, with auction activity rising by over a third in June compared to
Labour proposes new licensing for short-term lets including Airbnb
Labour proposes new licensing for short-term lets including Airbnb A Private Member’s Bill introduced by Labour MP Rachael Maskell aims to give local councils powers to license short-term lets, impose health and safety standards, limit
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