NRLA calls for mandatory regulation and qualification of letting agents
NRLA calls for mandatory regulation and qualification of letting agents The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) urges the government to introduce compulsory regulation and minimum training standards for letting agents amid concerns over unqualified agents
Build To Rent marketing week scheduled for late September
Build To Rent marketing week scheduled for late September Love to Rent Week, a promotional event aimed at the Build To Rent sector, will take place from 28 September to 4 October 2026, focusing on
UK cities with highest rental yields revealed in new analysis
UK cities with highest rental yields revealed in new analysis A recent analysis identifies Sunderland as the UK city with the highest average gross rental yield at 9.3%, surpassing all other cities. The data highlights
Capital appreciation slows sharply across southern England regions
Capital appreciation slows sharply across southern England regions House price growth in the UK remains positive but has slowed to 0.9% year-on-year as of July, with southern regions experiencing flat or falling prices amid affordability
Leading think tank warns rent controls harm property quality and supply
Leading think tank warns rent controls harm property quality and supply The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) has published a detailed analysis warning that rent controls typically lead to lower property standards and reduced rental
Tenant groups demand expanded landlord data in new PRS database
Tenant groups demand expanded landlord data in new PRS database More than 30 tenant and student organisations have called on the government to broaden the data collected in the forthcoming Private Rented Sector (PRS) database.
Letting agent faces allegations over deposits and unpaid rent
Letting agent faces allegations over deposits and unpaid rent A letting agent operating in the Midlands is under investigation after accusations of failing to return tenants’ deposits and owing landlords substantial rent arrears. The issues
Landlord fined over £8,000 for neglecting historic building in Stoke-on-Trent
Landlord fined over £8,000 for neglecting historic building in Stoke-on-Trent A London-based landlord company and its directors have been ordered to pay over £8,000 after failing to maintain a 19th-century property in a conservation area.
Most landlords remain committed to buy-to-let despite challenges
Most landlords remain committed to buy-to-let despite challenges A recent survey reveals that over half of landlords in England still view residential property as a sound long-term investment, even amid increased regulation and financial pressures.
Reform UK plans to revive Right To Buy with increased social housing construction
Reform UK plans to revive Right To Buy with increased social housing construction Reform UK has announced intentions to reinvigorate the Right To Buy scheme by committing to build 50,000 new affordable social homes annually
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