Ombudsman expels three letting agents over unpaid compensation awards
Ombudsman expels three letting agents over unpaid compensation awards The Property Ombudsman has expelled three letting agencies for failing to pay compensation awards following upheld complaints, highlighting the importance of compliance with redress scheme decisions.
Lomond expands to 72,000 properties under management after acquisition
Lomond expands to 72,000 properties under management after acquisition Lomond has acquired City Residential in Liverpool, increasing its portfolio to 72,000 managed properties and expanding its presence in key UK regions. The acquisition strengthens Lomond’s
Build to Rent joint ventures reshape UK housebuilding delivery
Build to Rent joint ventures reshape UK housebuilding delivery Joint ventures between developers and Build to Rent (BTR) providers are increasingly seen as a solution to challenges in UK housebuilding, offering new funding models and
Budget signals tax changes impacting UK landlords from 2027
Budget signals tax changes impacting UK landlords from 2027 The upcoming UK Autumn Budget on 28 October 2026 is expected to bring tax changes affecting private landlords, including higher income tax on rental profits and
Extension of Awaab’s Law signals new standards for private landlords
Extension of Awaab’s Law signals new standards for private landlords Phase 2 of Awaab’s Law starts next month, expanding legal deadlines for hazard repairs in social housing. Private landlords are not yet legally bound but
Government plans to extend Awaab’s Law to private rental sector
Government plans to extend Awaab’s Law to private rental sector The government has launched a consultation on extending Awaab’s Law, originally applied to social housing, to private rented homes, aiming to enforce strict repair deadlines
Investment opportunity with 50 letting rooms leads auction catalogue
Investment opportunity with 50 letting rooms leads auction catalogue Allsop’s upcoming residential auction includes a major Bournemouth investment with 50 letting rooms, alongside other high-value rental properties across the UK, attracting interest from private landlords
Burnley council proposes tighter planning rules for HMOs
Burnley council proposes tighter planning rules for HMOs Burnley council has launched a public consultation on plans to remove permitted development rights for small HMOs in six wards, aiming to control the number and location
Activists urge swift extension of Awaab’s Law to private rentals
Activists urge swift extension of Awaab’s Law to private rentals Campaigners have called on the government to apply Awaab’s Law to the private rented sector without delay, aiming to improve housing conditions and tenant safety
Council promotes Rent Guarantee Scheme at Reading landlord event
Council promotes Rent Guarantee Scheme at Reading landlord event Reading landlords are invited to a free information evening on October 15 to learn about the council’s Rent Guarantee Scheme and recent legislative updates affecting the
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