Build to Rent investment hits record levels amid Renters’ Rights Act impact
Build to Rent investment hits record levels amid Renters’ Rights Act impact UK Build to Rent sector attracted over £900 million investment in Q3 2026, with year-to-date totals exceeding £4 billion. Rental growth accelerated following
Landlords face six days of admin annually for Making Tax Digital compliance
Landlords face six days of admin annually for Making Tax Digital compliance New research reveals landlords spend an average of six full days a year managing Making Tax Digital requirements, with significant impacts on working
New damp and mould rules and tenancy changes take effect in Scotland
New damp and mould rules and tenancy changes take effect in Scotland New regulations on damp and mould investigations, tenancy succession, and wrongful termination have come into force in Scotland this week, imposing stricter duties
Many Making Tax Digital software packages cannot file returns
Many Making Tax Digital software packages cannot file returns One in three software products listed for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax cannot file the full tax return, affecting landlords required to comply with
Shadow Housing Secretary criticises Shelter over veteran testimony
Shadow Housing Secretary criticises Shelter over veteran testimony Katie Lam, shadow Housing Secretary, has publicly criticised Shelter for allegedly using a homeless veteran’s story to promote a pro-migration agenda, raising questions about the charity’s approach
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 Q3 2026, showing growth despite the introduction of the Renters Rights Act. Regional variations persist, with
New damp and mould duties come into force for Scottish landlords
New damp and mould duties come into force for Scottish landlords From 6 October 2026, private landlords in Scotland must comply with new legal duties on investigating and remedying damp and mould in rented properties.
New liability risks for agents using contractors on property checks
New liability risks for agents using contractors on property checks Recent changes to UK immigration law extend civil penalties for illegal working to agents subcontracting contractors for property inspections. This raises concerns about informal arrangements
Zero Deposit partners with shared-living platform COHO to ease tenancy applications
Zero Deposit partners with shared-living platform COHO to ease tenancy applications Zero Deposit has integrated its deposit alternative service with COHO, a shared-living property platform, allowing tenants to access deposit alternatives during application while offering
Hackney council launches crackdown on rogue landlords over safety
Hackney council launches crackdown on rogue landlords over safety The Green Party mayor of Hackney has announced a zero tolerance policy targeting landlords who provide unsafe and substandard rental properties, backed by increased inspections and
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