Rental stock falls sharply after Renters Rights Act introduction
Rental stock falls sharply after Renters Rights Act introduction England has seen a significant drop in available rental properties following the implementation of the Renters Rights Act, with some areas experiencing declines exceeding 40% in
Burnham’s rental crackdown plans prompt calls for clarity from Propertymark
Burnham’s rental crackdown plans prompt calls for clarity from Propertymark Propertymark has called for detailed clarification on Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s proposals to empower councils to take control of poorly maintained private rental properties, following
Burnham announces new powers to tackle rogue landlords
Burnham announces new powers to tackle rogue landlords Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to grant councils enhanced powers to address negligent landlords and improve conditions in the private rental sector. The announcement came during
New EPC Rules May Lead Some Landlords to Sell Instead of Upgrade
New EPC Rules May Lead Some Landlords to Sell Instead of Upgrade Landlords in England and Wales face a significant decision ahead of the October 2030 EPC deadline, with potential costs prompting some to consider
Third of landlords not raising rents despite Renters’ Rights Act
Third of landlords not raising rents despite Renters’ Rights Act A recent survey reveals that 32% of landlords plan to keep rents unchanged despite the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force in May 2026. Many
Housing Secretary vows to regulate letting agents and clamp down on fees
Housing Secretary vows to regulate letting agents and clamp down on fees Housing Secretary Angela Rayner announced plans to introduce independent regulation of letting agents, requiring licences and qualifications, and to cap fees charged by
Flat values decline for 15 consecutive months impacting landlords
Flat values decline for 15 consecutive months impacting landlords Flat prices in the UK have fallen for 15 months in a row, according to Zoopla, while house prices continue to rise modestly. This trend affects
Landlord Alert on Rising County Court Judgements and Tenant Referencing
Landlord Alert on Rising County Court Judgements and Tenant Referencing County Court Judgements (CCJs) in England and Wales surged by 11.6% in 2025, reaching over one million new cases. This rise intensifies the importance of
New property management model offers revenue share for student housing owners
New property management model offers revenue share for student housing owners Residium has launched a student accommodation management service combining technology and professional management, inviting property owners to become partners and share revenue instead of
Buy-to-let webinar to discuss interest rates and UK economic outlook
Buy-to-let webinar to discuss interest rates and UK economic outlook Landbay is hosting a webinar on Friday 2 October at 11am to examine Bank Base Rate prospects, UK economic growth forecasts and inflation risks. The