Government launches detailed consultation on Awaab’s Law extension
Government launches detailed consultation on Awaab’s Law extension The government has issued a 64-question consultation seeking views on extending Awaab’s Law to the private rental sector and certain licensed accommodations. The consultation closes in mid-December
Private rental households in England forecast to rise by 500,000 by 2035
Private rental households in England forecast to rise by 500,000 by 2035 The UK government projects the private rented sector in England will grow by approximately 500,000 households over the next decade, reaching over 5.3
Experienced agency professionals join The Property Ombudsman board
Experienced agency professionals join The Property Ombudsman board The Property Ombudsman has appointed two seasoned industry veterans as Non-Executive Directors to its board, bringing extensive expertise in residential lettings, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance to
Private renters face longer tenancies and limited housing choices
Private renters face longer tenancies and limited housing choices New research reveals that private renters in England are increasingly staying longer in their homes, with many feeling unable to move despite wanting to, highlighting a
Tenant demand rises following Renters Rights Act implementation
Tenant demand rises following Renters Rights Act implementation Tenant demand across England increased in the third quarter of 2026, with over 31% of rental listings already secured by tenants, reflecting resilience in the rental market
Cambridge Building Society launches Rent to Home scheme for renters
Cambridge Building Society launches Rent to Home scheme for renters The Cambridge Building Society has opened applications for its Rent to Home initiative, allowing renters to reclaim up to 70% of their rent as a
Room rents rise sharply as flatshare supply falls across UK
Room rents rise sharply as flatshare supply falls across UK Room rents have reached record highs in most UK regions while the supply of rooms in flat and house shares has declined nearly 5% year
Many Making Tax Digital software packages cannot file landlord tax returns
Many Making Tax Digital software packages cannot file landlord tax returns One in three software products listed by HMRC for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax cannot yet complete landlords’ tax returns, causing concern
eXp UK plans major 2027 London event for self-employed agents
eXp UK plans major 2027 London event for self-employed agents eXp UK, a self-employed agency brand, will host a three-day conference in London next July, gathering over 1,000 UK agents and international leaders to focus
New property management firm promotes tenant home personalisation
New property management firm promotes tenant home personalisation A new property management company, Four Corners, is encouraging renters to personalise their homes, including decorating and keeping pets, aiming to improve tenant experience and raise standards
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