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.
LSL’s lettings and mortgage services boost half-year profits
LSL’s lettings and mortgage services boost half-year profits LSL, the parent company of Reeds Rains and Your Move, reported a 3% rise in group revenue to £92.3 million for the first half of 2026, driven
Holiday let owners report higher profits despite tax changes
Holiday let owners report higher profits despite tax changes Nearly half of holiday let owners have seen increased profitability since the abolition of Furnished Holiday Let tax advantages, according to recent research from Cumberland Building
AI’s expanding role in Build To Rent sector highlighted at upcoming summit
AI’s expanding role in Build To Rent sector highlighted at upcoming summit The Association for Rental Living is hosting a summit in Manchester on 28 September to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the Build
Landlords urged to update tenant fraud checks amid AI document risks
Landlords urged to update tenant fraud checks amid AI document risks New research reveals tenant fraud risks in the UK rental sector could reach £4.1 billion annually as AI-generated fake documents become widespread. Landlords must
Landlords debate capital gains tax reform and its impact on property sales
Landlords debate capital gains tax reform and its impact on property sales As the UK Budget approaches, landlords are discussing potential changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and how these might influence decisions to sell
Buy-to-let delivers strong 30-year returns despite recent challenges
Buy-to-let delivers strong 30-year returns despite recent challenges Analysis by Hamptons reveals UK buy-to-let properties have generated over 2,100% total returns since 1996, with rental income contributing the majority. The sector has outperformed major UK
Landlords quitting at highest rate for a decade
Landlords quitting at highest rate for a decade Landlords are leaving the UK private rental sector at rates unseen in ten years, with 562 properties exiting daily in the third quarter of 2026. Despite this,
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