Rental stock declines as Renters Rights Act takes effect
Rental stock declines as Renters Rights Act takes effect The number of rental properties available in the UK fell in the second quarter of 2026, marking the first annual decrease in four years. This shift
Councils collect only a quarter of fines issued to landlords
Councils collect only a quarter of fines issued to landlords Despite a rise in property inspections, councils across England are recovering just 25% of fines imposed on landlords for housing offences, raising concerns about enforcement
New guidance issued for agents selling tenanted properties
New guidance issued for agents selling tenanted properties Propertymark has released updated guidance for sales agents handling tenanted properties, clarifying possession rules under the Renters Rights Act and emphasising careful marketing and record-keeping practices for
Interim Housing Ombudsman appointed amid role uncertainty
Interim Housing Ombudsman appointed amid role uncertainty The Housing Ombudsman Service has appointed Andrea Keenoy as interim Ombudsman following Richard Blakeway’s departure. The permanent replacement remains unconfirmed amid speculation over a potential expanded role under
Build To Rent sector rents significantly higher than mainstream rentals
Build To Rent sector rents significantly higher than mainstream rentals New analysis reveals Build To Rent (BTR) properties command a substantial rental premium compared to traditional buy to let homes, reflecting their resilience amid evolving
Burnham to intensify crackdown on rogue landlords in 2026
Burnham to intensify crackdown on rogue landlords in 2026 Landlords face increased enforcement and higher fines as the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham prioritises clamping down on rogue landlords amid ongoing Renters Rights Act impacts.
Remortgaging rises as landlords manage challenges in UK rental market
Remortgaging rises as landlords manage challenges in UK rental market New data from UK Finance reveals an increase in buy-to-let remortgaging in early 2026, reflecting landlords’ efforts to manage affordability and portfolio growth amid a
One in six rental properties sold as landlords exit UK market
One in six rental properties sold as landlords exit UK market Nearly 850,000 rental properties have left the UK private rented sector in the past decade, with a peak in sales during 2025 as the
Letting agents issue guidance on managing heat risks in rental properties
Letting agents issue guidance on managing heat risks in rental properties Letting agents from the Lomond group have issued new guidance for landlords and tenants to manage risks posed by the ongoing heatwave, highlighting challenges
Millions of workers report anxiety over housing costs
Millions of workers report anxiety over housing costs Research by Shelter and HSBC UK reveals 40% of workers suffer sleepless nights due to housing costs, with over half feeling anxious about affordability in the past
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