Lomond appoints new CCO and COO to drive growth strategy
Lomond appoints new CCO and COO to drive growth strategy Lomond has announced the appointments of Darrell Evans as Chief Commercial Officer and Steve Maddock as Chief Operating Officer to lead its commercial growth and
Half of agents more cautious recommending tenants after Renters’ Rights Act
Half of agents more cautious recommending tenants after Renters’ Rights Act More than half of letting agents are exercising increased caution when recommending tenants following the Renters’ Rights Act. This shift reflects a tightening of
Landlords urged to actively manage vacant buildings to reduce risks
Landlords urged to actively manage vacant buildings to reduce risks New research highlights the increasing risks of vacant commercial properties and warns landlords against treating empty buildings as ‘set and forget’ assets. Proportionate, ongoing management
Landlords face new quarterly tax reporting under Making Tax Digital
Landlords face new quarterly tax reporting under Making Tax Digital From April 2026, unincorporated landlords with qualifying rental income above £50,000 must keep digital records and submit quarterly updates to HMRC under the Making Tax
Autumn Budget signals no immediate new landlord taxes but uncertainty remains
Autumn Budget signals no immediate new landlord taxes but uncertainty remains The Autumn Budget 2026 offered no new direct tax hikes or policy shifts aimed at landlords, continuing a period of relative calm after years
Moving advice for tenants evicted under new Renters’ Rights Act
Moving advice for tenants evicted under new Renters’ Rights Act Tenants facing eviction due to their landlord selling the property are advised on practical steps to manage the move and understand their rights under the
Blinc-UK launches £8 digital tenant referencing service for agents
Blinc-UK launches £8 digital tenant referencing service for agents Blinc-UK has introduced a new digital tenant referencing platform priced at £8 per applicant, offering comprehensive checks including identity verification, income assessment, and fraud detection to
Alto reports surge in agencies switching from rival systems
Alto reports surge in agencies switching from rival systems Proptech company Alto has revealed a 130% increase in letting agencies switching from competitor software, driven by demand for more flexible, user-configurable systems amid growing legislative
Half of landlords hold rents steady amid tenant cost pressures
Half of landlords hold rents steady amid tenant cost pressures A recent survey by the TDS Charitable Foundation reveals that 50% of private landlords in England have not increased rents over the past year, prioritising
161,000 rented homes cannot meet energy efficiency band C
161,000 rented homes cannot meet energy efficiency band C Analysis shows that 161,000 private rented homes in England cannot achieve energy efficiency band C despite improvements, posing challenges for landlords ahead of the 2030 compliance
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