Average UK landlord portfolio now generates nearly £90,000 gross rental income
Average UK landlord portfolio now generates nearly £90,000 gross rental income New analysis reveals the average UK landlord owns 7.3 properties worth £1.7m, generating almost £90,000 in gross rental income annually. However, rising borrowing and
Long-standing directors acquire London letting agency to boost lettings growth
Long-standing directors acquire London letting agency to boost lettings growth Featherstone Leigh, a South West London letting agency, has been acquired by two long-serving directors aiming to expand lettings and management services while consolidating multiple
London council hosts HMO workshop on community impact
London council hosts HMO workshop on community impact Ealing council is inviting landlords and tenants to a free workshop on September 17 to discuss how Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) affect local neighbourhoods. The event
Renters Rights Act adds significant administrative burden for lettings professionals
Renters Rights Act adds significant administrative burden for lettings professionals A recent survey reveals that 73% of lettings professionals report increased administrative workload due to the Renters Rights Act, with compliance and record keeping cited
Most tenants unaware of professional guarantor services in rental market
Most tenants unaware of professional guarantor services in rental market New research reveals that a large majority of tenants do not know about professional guarantor services, limiting their rental options as landlords increasingly request guarantors
New Tory housing chief criticises Renters’ Rights Act impact on landlords
New Tory housing chief criticises Renters’ Rights Act impact on landlords Katie Lam, the newly appointed Conservative shadow housing secretary, has sharply criticised the Renters’ Rights Act, arguing it is causing rising rents and landlords
First time buyers increasingly avoid leasehold flats in England
First time buyers increasingly avoid leasehold flats in England New data reveals that 80% of leasehold flats on the market in England during 2025 remained unsold after six months, highlighting growing reluctance among first time
New agent rapidly expands Devon lettings portfolio to 408 units
New agent rapidly expands Devon lettings portfolio to 408 units Sara Watkins-Schmindt has acquired the Complete agency, increasing her managed properties from 33 to 408 across Devon towns and Exeter’s Cranbrook suburb, taking over its
Government launches trusted builder scheme to protect landlords
Government launches trusted builder scheme to protect landlords A new government-backed scheme has been introduced to help landlords and homeowners identify reliable builders and avoid rogue traders. The scheme includes higher standards and payment protections
Eight-bedroom HMO with £48,000 annual rent set for auction
Eight-bedroom HMO with £48,000 annual rent set for auction An eight-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Wolverhampton, generating £48,000 in annual rent, is due to be auctioned by Bond Wolfe on 10 September 2026
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