One in four landlords reject tenants they would previously accept
One in four landlords reject tenants they would previously accept Following the Renters’ Rights Act, 26% of landlords are now more likely to reject tenants they would have accepted before, with many preferring to leave
Property entrepreneur urges landlords to seek regional investment opportunities
Property entrepreneur urges landlords to seek regional investment opportunities Mike Robson, co-founder of Avocado Property, encourages landlords to explore investment options beyond traditional markets, highlighting coastal and North East areas as potential opportunities amid current
161,000 rented homes unable to meet EPC band C by 2030
161,000 rented homes unable to meet EPC band C by 2030 Analysis reveals around 161,000 private rented homes in England cannot achieve energy efficiency band C despite improvements, posing challenges for landlords ahead of the
Half of landlords choose not to increase rents amid cost pressures
Half of landlords choose not to increase rents amid cost pressures A recent survey reveals that 50% of private landlords in England have not raised rents in the past year, reflecting a cautious approach amid
Closer ties with EU may increase pressure on UK rental sector
Closer ties with EU may increase pressure on UK rental sector LegalforLandlords warns that rising European migration linked to closer UK-EU ties could intensify demand in an already stretched private rented sector, with fewer rental
Prime London records fastest rent rises in 18 months
Prime London records fastest rent rises in 18 months Prime London rental values rose by 4.6% annually in September, marking the fastest growth in 18 months, while lettings activity showed mixed trends with fewer lets
Chestertons promotes Andrew Chrysanthou to Central London lettings director
Chestertons promotes Andrew Chrysanthou to Central London lettings director Chestertons has appointed Andrew Chrysanthou as regional director of Central London Lettings, expanding his role to oversee lettings teams across the area. This promotion reflects his
Boydens expands block management services into central London
Boydens expands block management services into central London Boydens, managing 3,000 units, has extended its block management operations from Essex and Suffolk to London, securing its first clients near St Paul’s Cathedral and aiming to
Open House franchise completes first lettings agency acquisition
Open House franchise completes first lettings agency acquisition Open House franchisees Kane and Debi Platt have acquired the established Warrington lettings agency Halton Kelly, marking the first acquisition under the network’s Assisted Acquisitions Programme. Open
Build to Rent drives rise in private rental supply in 2026
Build to Rent drives rise in private rental supply in 2026 Private rental supply in the UK increased by 12.1% year on year in the third quarter of 2026, reaching a seven-year high, with build-to-rent