Regional lettings firm Henry Adams acquired by corporate group LRG
Regional lettings firm Henry Adams acquired by corporate group LRG LRG is set to complete the acquisition of Henry Adams’ sales, lettings and holiday cottages businesses on 1 September. The deal retains the Henry Adams
Small-scale landlords declining as professional investors rise
Small-scale landlords declining as professional investors rise A shift is underway in the UK private rented sector as small-scale, often amateur landlords gradually exit, replaced by younger, more business-oriented investors building diverse property portfolios. John
Letting agents raise fees following Renters Rights Act changes
Letting agents raise fees following Renters Rights Act changes Since the Renters Rights Act came into force in May 2026, nearly a quarter of letting agents have increased their fees to landlords, while compliance demands
Company ownership rises in UK buy-to-let sector
Company ownership rises in UK buy-to-let sector New data shows 45.1% of UK buy-to-let properties are owned by companies, with corporate ownership dominating portfolios of 11 or more properties. Private ownership remains prevalent among smaller
Safeagent calls for tougher action against rogue letting agents
Safeagent calls for tougher action against rogue letting agents Safeagent has urged stronger enforcement of laws targeting rogue letting agents following a BBC investigation into a firm accused of withholding tenant deposits and failing landlords
Spicerhaart invests £1.7m in five-year property management tech upgrade
Spicerhaart invests £1.7m in five-year property management tech upgrade Spicerhaart has launched a new property management platform after a £1.7 million investment over five years, aiming to support landlords and agents with compliance amid evolving
Agents accused of staging inverse bidding wars to bypass Renters Rights Act
Agents accused of staging inverse bidding wars to bypass Renters Rights Act Some letting agents and landlords are reportedly advertising properties at inflated rents and encouraging tenants to bid below asking price, creating “inverse bidding
Build To Rent sector promotes rental choices with annual event
Build To Rent sector promotes rental choices with annual event Love to Rent Week returns from September 28 to October 4, aiming to boost awareness of professionally managed rental homes and career opportunities in the
Landlords back buy-to-let despite tax and regulatory challenges
Landlords back buy-to-let despite tax and regulatory challenges A recent survey reveals that over half of landlords still view residential property as a solid long-term investment despite increased taxation and regulation. However, many remain cautious
UK renters spend nearly a third of income on rising rents
UK renters spend nearly a third of income on rising rents New data from Lomond reveals UK tenants now pay an average £1,369 per month in rent, up 4.3% year-on-year, consuming nearly a third of
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