Budget impact on landlords discussed at new Rent Smart forum
Budget impact on landlords discussed at new Rent Smart forum A free event in Exeter will analyse the recent Budget measures affecting landlords and letting agents, providing practical insights and updates on rental sector issues
NRLA secures council U-turn on smaller HMO licensing plans
NRLA secures council U-turn on smaller HMO licensing plans Telford and Wrekin council has withdrawn its proposal to extend licensing to smaller HMOs after intervention by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), avoiding fees above
New app assesses eviction cases for Renters Rights Act compliance
New app assesses eviction cases for Renters Rights Act compliance A new app launched in England claims to identify eviction cases that would fail in court under the Renters Rights Act by checking required paperwork
Landlords urged to increase awareness of energy efficiency exemptions
Landlords urged to increase awareness of energy efficiency exemptions The National Residential Landlords Association highlights low awareness among landlords about exemptions to upcoming Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards requiring EPC C ratings in private rentals. The
Letting agents urged to gain qualifications for improved regulation
Letting agents urged to gain qualifications for improved regulation The Lettings Industry Council has called for mandatory qualifications for letting agents to close regulatory gaps and enhance professionalism across the UK lettings market, urging government
Rightmove warns sales may not complete until Easter 2027
Rightmove warns sales may not complete until Easter 2027 Rightmove’s latest market snapshot highlights significant delays in property sales, warning sellers that completion could take up to 150 days after securing a buyer, potentially pushing
Government considers lowering mansion tax threshold for landlords
Government considers lowering mansion tax threshold for landlords Landlords owning properties valued over £1.5 million in England may face an expanded High Value Council Tax Surcharge, with proposals under active government discussion ahead of the
Renters Rights Act sparks surge in rent guarantor use
Renters Rights Act sparks surge in rent guarantor use The Renters Rights Act has caused a 50% increase in rent guarantor applications within three months, as landlords adjust to new limits on upfront rent payments.
Think tank finds private rented sector continues to grow in England
Think tank finds private rented sector continues to grow in England The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) analysis of government data shows the private rented sector in England reached over five million homes in 2025, contradicting
Labour considers tax changes targeting holiday let landlords
Labour considers tax changes targeting holiday let landlords Labour is reportedly reviewing tax treatment of holiday lets ahead of the upcoming Budget, focusing on small business rates relief and council tax avoidance by second-home owners.
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