UK rents reach another record high in October 2026
UK rents reach another record high in October 2026 The latest HomeLet Rental Index shows UK average rents rose to £1,387 in September 2026, marking a 3.3% annual increase and setting a new record. London
Landlord fined for letting flats banned from residential use in Cardiff
Landlord fined for letting flats banned from residential use in Cardiff A Cardiff landlord was ordered to pay over £3,500 after pleading guilty to multiple offences including letting flats subject to Prohibition Orders, failing to
Rising rents contrast with steep mortgage rates deterring landlords
Rising rents contrast with steep mortgage rates deterring landlords The average rent outside London has hit a record £1,418 pcm, yet rising mortgage rates are making buy-to-let investment less attractive, according to Rightmove data and
New tool launched to assist landlords with mandatory property database registration
New tool launched to assist landlords with mandatory property database registration Property management platform Lendlord has introduced a new tool to help landlords in England prepare for the upcoming mandatory property database. The tool consolidates
Ethical Agent Network leadership shifts to founding members
Ethical Agent Network leadership shifts to founding members The Ethical Agent Network has undergone a leadership change, with two founding members acquiring a majority stake and assuming control of its operations and future development. Nick
Hunters agency raises over £21,500 for Nikki Waterhouse Trust
Hunters agency raises over £21,500 for Nikki Waterhouse Trust Hunters staff, suppliers and local community members raised more than £21,500 for The Nikki Waterhouse Trust through several fundraising events in Yorkshire during summer 2026. Hunters
Government forecasts sharp growth in private rental sector by 2035
Government forecasts sharp growth in private rental sector by 2035 The UK government predicts the private rental sector in England will increase by around 500,000 homes over the next decade, reaching more than 5.3 million
HMO tenants express safety concerns over unknown housemates
HMO tenants express safety concerns over unknown housemates A recent study reveals that a significant portion of HMO tenants feel unsafe due to unfamiliar housemates, highlighting issues with tenant compatibility and transparency in shared housing
Buy-to-let yields reach highest level in 15 years
Buy-to-let yields reach highest level in 15 years Gross buy-to-let yields in the UK climbed to 7.22% in Q3 2026, marking the highest average return since early 2011, driven by steady rental demand and moderated
Dwelly expands portfolio with acquisition of Kent lettings agency
Dwelly expands portfolio with acquisition of Kent lettings agency Dwelly has acquired Helen Breeze Property Management, a family-run lettings agency in Kent, increasing its managed property portfolio to approximately 16,000 homes. The takeover affects landlords
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