Landlords quitting lettings market at fastest rate in a decade
Landlords quitting lettings market at fastest rate in a decade New data reveals landlords are exiting the UK private rental sector at unprecedented levels in 2026, with over 560 properties leaving daily. Despite this, overall
Government rental database raises concerns over landlord costs and workload
Government rental database raises concerns over landlord costs and workload The new government private rental sector database will require landlords to register each property and pay an annual fee, prompting warnings about increased financial and
More landlords consider agents due to Renters Rights Act challenges
More landlords consider agents due to Renters Rights Act challenges A recent survey reveals a growing number of self-managing landlords are contemplating instructing letting agents as regulatory demands and compliance pressures increase under the Renters
Letting agents face calls for stronger regulation and qualifications
Letting agents face calls for stronger regulation and qualifications The Lettings Industry Council (TLIC) has proposed a new regulatory framework to improve accountability and professionalism among UK letting agents, urging the government to introduce mandatory
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
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
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