Dwello Property expands with first lettings business acquisition
Dwello Property expands with first lettings business acquisition Dwello Property, a rapidly growing lettings and property management firm based in Glasgow, has acquired Thomson Residential Ltd’s lettings business, increasing its portfolio and staff as it
HMRC to inspect high value rental properties for mansion tax
HMRC to inspect high value rental properties for mansion tax HMRC valuation agents will conduct in-person visits to rental properties valued at £2 million or more to assess eligibility for the High Value Council Tax
Bolton Proposes Mandatory HMO Training for Agents and Landlords
Bolton Proposes Mandatory HMO Training for Agents and Landlords Bolton council plans to require managing agents and landlords to complete authorised HMO management training as a condition for obtaining additional licences, aiming to improve safety
Airbnb shares short-let data with councils to tackle social housing fraud
Airbnb shares short-let data with councils to tackle social housing fraud Airbnb has agreed to share data with local authorities in England to help identify illegal subletting of social housing on short-term rental platforms, a
False fire alarms pose challenges for purpose-built flats in England
False fire alarms pose challenges for purpose-built flats in England More than 56,000 false fire alarm callouts were made to purpose-built flats in England last year, increasing pressure on emergency services and highlighting maintenance issues
Buy-to-let sector shows strong profits and low arrears in 2026
Buy-to-let sector shows strong profits and low arrears in 2026 New data from Paragon Bank reveals that rent arrears among landlords have dropped to a record low, while profitability and rental yields remain robust despite
UK rental sector ranks well in global housing affordability index
UK rental sector ranks well in global housing affordability index The UK’s private rental sector performs strongly in the new Forever Renter Global Index, showing moderate cost pressures and ample living space compared to other
Tenant Fraud Risks Expose UK Landlords to Billions in Losses
Tenant Fraud Risks Expose UK Landlords to Billions in Losses Research estimates tenant fraud could cost the UK private rented sector up to £4.1 billion annually, highlighting growing challenges for landlords in verifying tenant identities
Mould remains a year-round issue for landlords and tenants
Mould remains a year-round issue for landlords and tenants Mould and damp problems persist throughout the year in UK rental properties, posing significant health risks and compliance challenges for landlords. Experts warn that moisture issues
Agent fined for late electrical safety repairs at rental property
Agent fined for late electrical safety repairs at rental property A letting agency was fined £7,500 after safety works on electrical defects at a rented home were completed 82 days past the legal deadline, following
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