Well-managed short-term lets can outperform long-term lets for landlords
Well-managed short-term lets can outperform long-term lets for landlords Landlords face complex decisions between short-term and long-term lettings amid rising costs, tax changes and new tenancy laws. Effective management and local market fit are now
Landlords face timing challenges with new energy efficiency rules
Landlords face timing challenges with new energy efficiency rules Landlords must navigate evolving Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) rules with a 2030 compliance deadline, balancing investment decisions amid changing regulations and political uncertainty. Landlords across
Landlords can still achieve profits despite rising costs in 2026
Landlords can still achieve profits despite rising costs in 2026 Buy-to-let remains a viable investment in 2026, but landlords must carefully manage costs, choose properties with strong tenant demand, and seek expert financial and legal
Agents call for scrapping local landlord licensing schemes
Agents call for scrapping local landlord licensing schemes Propertymark has urged the government to abolish local landlord licensing schemes once the national Private Rented Sector Database is fully operational, citing excessive costs and burdens on
Agent fined for breaching Renters Rights Act after illegal tenancy terms
Agent fined for breaching Renters Rights Act after illegal tenancy terms A letting agent in Chesterfield has been fined over £7,300 following enforcement action for issuing a prohibited fixed-term tenancy and pressuring tenants to leave
UK house price growth slows sharply in September 2026
UK house price growth slows sharply in September 2026 Annual UK house price growth fell to 0.8% in September 2026, down from 1.6% in August, with regional variations and property types showing differing trends, according
Bank survey highlights energy efficiency challenges for UK landlords
Bank survey highlights energy efficiency challenges for UK landlords A recent Barclays Bank survey reveals significant concerns among UK landlords and renters about energy efficiency upgrades, with many landlords anticipating difficulties in meeting new Minimum
Propertymark urges scrapping local landlord licensing after PRS database launch
Propertymark urges scrapping local landlord licensing after PRS database launch Propertymark has called for the removal of local landlord licensing schemes once the national Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database is fully operational, citing cost, duplication,
New research reveals no typical tenant profile in private rented sector
New research reveals no typical tenant profile in private rented sector A recent survey of over 2,000 private renters in England shows a diverse tenant base with varied housing aspirations, highlighting longer tenancies and a
Greater Manchester appoints 22 officers to enforce Renters Rights Act
Greater Manchester appoints 22 officers to enforce Renters Rights Act Bev Craig, Mayor of Greater Manchester, has introduced 22 new enforcement officers to strengthen action against rogue landlords and improve housing standards under the Renters
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