Private equity firm acquires major UK online lettings platform OpenRent
Private equity firm acquires major UK online lettings platform OpenRent OpenRent, a leading UK DIY lettings agency platform, has received a majority investment from global private equity firm CVC. The deal aims to support OpenRent’s
Court upholds fine for landlord over electrical safety breaches
Court upholds fine for landlord over electrical safety breaches West Suffolk council’s £7,500 fine against a landlord for failing to address urgent electrical safety defects within the legal deadline has been upheld by a court,
Landlords urged to act against rogue commercial tenants selling illegal tobacco
Landlords urged to act against rogue commercial tenants selling illegal tobacco Oxfordshire trading standards warn landlords to conduct thorough tenant checks and respond swiftly to concerns about illegal tobacco sales from commercial properties to avoid
Landlords face £30k losses from poor property maintenance
Landlords face £30k losses from poor property maintenance Landlords who neglect maintenance risk reducing their property values by up to 15%, potentially losing over £30,000 on average. The impact varies regionally, with London landlords facing
Bolton Council sets £1,211 HMO licence fee for landlords
Bolton Council sets £1,211 HMO licence fee for landlords Bolton Council has introduced a new licensing scheme for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), charging landlords £1,211 per property for a five-year licence. Non-compliance risks fines
OpenRent secures majority investment from global private equity firm
OpenRent secures majority investment from global private equity firm OpenRent, the UK’s largest DIY lettings platform, has sold a majority stake to global private equity firm CVC. The deal aims to fund OpenRent’s growth and
Investment property reserve price cut by £59,000 ahead of auction
Investment property reserve price cut by £59,000 ahead of auction An 18th century Midlands labourer’s cottage with planning permission for conversion has had its auction reserve price reduced from £179,000 to £120,000. The property requires
Bath council consults on tougher enforcement against rogue landlords
Bath council consults on tougher enforcement against rogue landlords Bath & North East Somerset council has launched a consultation on an updated housing enforcement policy proposing stronger penalties for landlords who fail to meet legal
Tenant demand rises for first time in two years in UK rental sector
Tenant demand rises for first time in two years in UK rental sector New research from Pegasus Insight shows tenant demand in the UK private rented sector increased in Q2 2026, marking the first rise
Buy-to-let sector shows resilience with record-low rent arrears
Buy-to-let sector shows resilience with record-low rent arrears Research from Paragon Bank reveals rent arrears among landlords have fallen to a record low, with 86% reporting profits and average gross rental yields exceeding 7%, indicating
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