PropTech innovators reach national final of EY Entrepreneur Of The Year
PropTech innovators reach national final of EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Street Group co-founders Heather and Tom Staff have been named finalists in the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026, representing the North of England
Tax loophole allows landlords to reclaim council tax over decades
Tax loophole allows landlords to reclaim council tax over decades Cornwall Council faces a £10m bill this year due to a tax loophole letting landlords reclassify properties as short-term lets and claim backdated council tax
Rental growth slows in purpose-built student accommodation sector
Rental growth slows in purpose-built student accommodation sector Rental growth in the UK’s purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector slowed to 1.5% in the 2026/27 academic year amid affordability pressures and rising competition, Knight Frank reports.
Calls to increase UK Rent a Room tax threshold to boost lodger supply
Calls to increase UK Rent a Room tax threshold to boost lodger supply A flat-sharing service has urged the Chancellor to raise the UK Rent a Room Scheme’s tax-free threshold in the upcoming Budget, citing
Landlord ordered to repay £22,000 in Rent Repayment Order for unlicensed properties
Landlord ordered to repay £22,000 in Rent Repayment Order for unlicensed properties A Sefton landlord has been compelled to repay over £22,000 in Housing Benefit after renting out properties without the required licences. This follows
Foxtons signals end of London rental market boom
Foxtons signals end of London rental market boom Foxtons reports a cooling in London’s rental market with reduced applicant activity and eased competition for properties in September, while supply levels remain stable. This marks a
Council fines landlord for illegal Section 21 notice under Renters Rights Act
Council fines landlord for illegal Section 21 notice under Renters Rights Act A landlord has been fined £3,600 by Gateshead council for serving a Section 21 eviction notice after the Renters Rights Act abolished this
London agents support Winter Coat Drive to aid vulnerable residents
London agents support Winter Coat Drive to aid vulnerable residents Campions Group estate agency brands Chestertons and Chase Buchanan are collecting winter coat donations across London until November 21 to help people in need stay
Partridge Homes appoints new property manager amid strong lettings growth
Partridge Homes appoints new property manager amid strong lettings growth Partridge Homes has strengthened its lettings team with the appointment of Katie Fisher as Property Manager, supporting a surge in new rental agreements ahead of
Dwelly lettings portfolio surpasses 16,000 properties after acquisitions
Dwelly lettings portfolio surpasses 16,000 properties after acquisitions Dwelly has expanded its lettings portfolio to over 16,000 properties through two recent acquisitions, adding approximately 475 fully managed homes to its national property management operations. Dwelly,