RICS warns rent rises to continue as rental stock declines
RICS warns rent rises to continue as rental stock declines The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) reports ongoing rental stock shortages in the UK, with landlord numbers falling and rents expected to rise further
Landlords face rising costs from vacant commercial properties
Landlords face rising costs from vacant commercial properties A recent survey reveals UK commercial landlords are losing nearly £50,000 annually on average due to issues linked to vacant units, including security incidents, deterioration and increased
Landlord possession claims reach nearly 29,000 in England and Wales
Landlord possession claims reach nearly 29,000 in England and Wales Almost 29,000 possession claims were issued by landlords across England and Wales in the year to Q1 2026, with London accounting for the highest number
Landlord Exodus Continues as Supply Shortage Hits UK Rental Market
Landlord Exodus Continues as Supply Shortage Hits UK Rental Market The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) reports ongoing landlord departures from the UK rental sector, contributing to a persistent shortage of good-quality rental properties
HMRC to enroll landlords into Making Tax Digital from September 2026
HMRC to enroll landlords into Making Tax Digital from September 2026 HM Revenue and Customs will begin signing up landlords earning over £50,000 who have not yet joined Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, requiring
Letting agents face rise in AI-generated tenant complaints
Letting agents face rise in AI-generated tenant complaints Letting agents are encountering increasing numbers of complex tenant complaints generated or influenced by artificial intelligence, complicating complaint handling and requiring new procedures and careful verification of
Commercial property in Smethwick with £17k rent goes to auction
Commercial property in Smethwick with £17k rent goes to auction A Victorian mixed-use building in Smethwick generating over £17,000 a year in rental income is set for auction with a guide price of £175,000. The
Specialist buy to let lender cuts rates and updates product range
Specialist buy to let lender cuts rates and updates product range Landbay has introduced rate reductions of up to 0.35% across its buy-to-let mortgage products and launched eight new specialist offerings, aiming to support landlords
Warning issued over short let insurance risks for landlords
Warning issued over short let insurance risks for landlords Landlords using properties for short-term lets risk invalidating their insurance if they do not declare this use or obtain specialist cover, according to recent warnings amid
House price growth slows in northern England despite continued rises
House price growth slows in northern England despite continued rises House prices across Britain continue to rise, with northern England leading growth, but the pace of capital appreciation is slowing, according to the latest e.surv
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