Renters Rights Act reduces Foxtons lettings revenue in Q3 2026
Renters Rights Act reduces Foxtons lettings revenue in Q3 2026 Foxtons reported a 7% decline in lettings revenue during the third quarter of 2026, attributing the drop mainly to tenant-led early terminations following the Renters
Bank of England raises base rate to 4.0% impacting landlords and agents
Bank of England raises base rate to 4.0% impacting landlords and agents The Bank of England has increased its base interest rate from 3.75% to 4.0%, marking the highest level since December 2023. Letting agents
Rightmove to return £400m to shareholders this financial year
Rightmove to return £400m to shareholders this financial year Rightmove has announced plans to return approximately £400 million to shareholders by July 2027, despite a challenging housing market and recent interest rate rises. Rightmove, the
Smaller landlords sell at auction as larger investors expand portfolios
Smaller landlords sell at auction as larger investors expand portfolios Recent Budget tax changes are accelerating smaller landlords’ exit from buy-to-let, while larger investors and cash buyers increase acquisitions, reshaping the private rented sector ownership
Landlords with 50-plus properties need bespoke portfolio management
Landlords with 50-plus properties need bespoke portfolio management As landlords’ portfolios grow beyond 50 properties, managing them effectively requires a tailored, integrated approach combining compliance, maintenance, rent reviews and reporting to safeguard long-term investment performance.
Landlords tighten checks and raise rents after Renters Rights Act
Landlords tighten checks and raise rents after Renters Rights Act Since the Renters’ Rights Act took effect in May 2026, nearly 40% of landlords have increased referencing checks and a third now require guarantors, reflecting
Most new-build homes fail Your First Home scheme price caps
Most new-build homes fail Your First Home scheme price caps A recent study reveals fewer than a third of new-build homes in England meet the price caps set by the government’s Your First Home scheme,
Agency Foundation Awards £47,410 to 27 Charities Supporting Homelessness
Agency Foundation Awards £47,410 to 27 Charities Supporting Homelessness The Fine & Country Foundation has granted £47,410.63 to 27 charities through its 2026 Autumn Grant Scheme, focusing on organisations addressing homelessness and poverty across the
Former John Lewis rental chief launches property consultancy
Former John Lewis rental chief launches property consultancy Katherine Russell, ex-head of John Lewis Partnership’s Build To Rent operation, has started a new consultancy firm, Lived., targeting residential investment strategy and portfolio performance enhancement. Katherine
Government introduces tougher penalties for poor EPC-rated rental homes
Government introduces tougher penalties for poor EPC-rated rental homes The UK government has announced new enforcement measures targeting private rental properties with low energy performance certificates (EPCs). These changes aim to improve energy efficiency standards
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