Student rental yields highest in key UK university locations
Student rental yields highest in key UK university locations New data from Cushman & Wakefield reveals that UK student rental yields and demand are increasingly concentrated in select university cities, with affordability improving in many
Rental yields rise despite Renters Rights Act impact
Rental yields rise despite Renters Rights Act impact Average rental yields across England and Wales increased to 7.9% in the third quarter of 2026, showing resilience in the buy-to-let market despite the introduction of the
London Mayor invests £400,000 to support renters’ rights enforcement
London Mayor invests £400,000 to support renters’ rights enforcement Mayor Sadiq Khan is allocating £400,000 over three years to fund tenant support organisations and council training aimed at enforcing the Renters Rights Act and tackling
Landlords urged to leave social media for dedicated property app
Landlords urged to leave social media for dedicated property app A new app called Gatha has been launched by former estate agents to offer landlords and property professionals a focused platform, free from the distractions
Renters Rights Act event invites landlords and agents in November
Renters Rights Act event invites landlords and agents in November A free event in Exeter on 3 November will offer landlords and letting agents practical guidance on the Renters Rights Act and other private rental
Rents fall in most UK regions amid mixed affordability outlook
Rents fall in most UK regions amid mixed affordability outlook Propertymark’s latest data shows rents have dropped in nine of 11 UK regions, with Scotland seeing the largest monthly fall. Despite this, annual affordability pressures
Government consultation leaves key details of Awaab’s Law unresolved
Government consultation leaves key details of Awaab’s Law unresolved The government has launched a consultation on extending Awaab’s Law to the private rental sector but many important aspects remain undecided, including scope and response times
Landlord fined £28,500 after damp and mould left disabled child in unsafe home
Landlord fined £28,500 after damp and mould left disabled child in unsafe home A landlord in Durham has been fined £28,500 following serious hazards in a property housing a mother and her disabled child, including
Cardiff council proposes extension of additional HMO licensing scheme
Cardiff council proposes extension of additional HMO licensing scheme Cardiff council plans to renew its Additional HMO Licensing Scheme in Plasnewydd for five more years, aiming to improve housing standards and tenant safety in smaller
Stoke-on-Trent imposes city-wide Article 4 Direction on HMOs
Stoke-on-Trent imposes city-wide Article 4 Direction on HMOs Stoke-on-Trent City Council has introduced a city-wide Article 4 Direction restricting permitted development rights for small Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), requiring planning permission for future conversions.
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