Holiday lets tax penalties fail to boost mainstream rental markets
Holiday lets tax penalties fail to boost mainstream rental markets New council tax premiums on second homes and holiday lets have not significantly improved housing availability or sales activity in key areas like Devon and
Manchester lettings market stays strong despite rent increases
Manchester lettings market stays strong despite rent increases Manchester’s rental properties are letting faster than last year, with demand outstripping supply despite average rents rising by 2.7% in the second quarter of 2026, according to
Letting agents vital for landlord compliance under Renters’ Rights Act
Letting agents vital for landlord compliance under Renters’ Rights Act Letting agents play a crucial role in helping landlords meet the expanded legal obligations introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act, providing essential compliance support that
Prime London rental growth strengthens amid Renters’ Rights Act impact
Prime London rental growth strengthens amid Renters’ Rights Act impact Prime London’s rental market saw its strongest growth in 18 months during July 2026, with average rents rising 5.3% annually. Increased lettings and new instructions
Tenants face highest competition for rooms in commuter towns
Tenants face highest competition for rooms in commuter towns New data reveals intense demand for rental rooms in UK commuter towns, with some areas seeing over 12 applicants per vacancy. This trend highlights shifting pressures
Beresfords lettings team ranks among UK’s top 2% agencies
Beresfords lettings team ranks among UK’s top 2% agencies Regional agency Beresfords has been recognised as a Trusted Agent 2026 Platinum winner, placing it in the top 2% of UK lettings offices based on independent
Air conditioning searches double on Rightmove amid hotter summers
Air conditioning searches double on Rightmove amid hotter summers Searches for properties with air conditioning on Rightmove have risen by 104% this summer compared to last year, reflecting growing tenant and buyer demand for homes
UK rental sector ranks well in global housing affordability index
UK rental sector ranks well in global housing affordability index The UK private rental sector scores favourably in the new Forever Renter Global Index, ranking 30th out of 39 countries for homeownership pressure and rental
Bath council seeks views on tougher landlord enforcement penalties
Bath council seeks views on tougher landlord enforcement penalties Bath & North East Somerset council has launched a consultation on proposals to increase fines for landlords breaching safety and licensing rules under the Renters Rights
Agent highlights social housing decline behind UK housing emergency
Agent highlights social housing decline behind UK housing emergency David Alexander, CEO of Scotland’s largest lettings agency, attributes the current housing emergency to a significant drop in social housing stock amid population growth and changing


