Landlord pessimism rises despite some investment plans
Landlord pessimism rises despite some investment plans A recent survey reveals growing landlord pessimism about the lettings market and economy, even as a minority plan to expand their portfolios in the coming year. A new
Savills forecasts further house price falls and lower transactions in 2027
Savills forecasts further house price falls and lower transactions in 2027 Savills predicts mainstream house prices will decline by around 1.5% in 2027 amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and elevated mortgage rates, with transaction volumes also
Baby Boomer landlords increasingly exit UK buy to let market
Baby Boomer landlords increasingly exit UK buy to let market A recent survey reveals a significant confidence gap between younger and older UK landlords, with many baby boomers planning to reduce or exit their buy
Confidence crisis hits UK landlords despite steady profits
Confidence crisis hits UK landlords despite steady profits New research reveals a sharp decline in landlord confidence across the UK rental sector, even as most landlords report profitability and reduced rental arrears. UK landlords are
Labour tax rises increase financial pressure on retiree landlords
Labour tax rises increase financial pressure on retiree landlords New tax increases on property income from April 2027 will raise the effective tax rate for landlords by four percentage points, intensifying financial challenges especially for
Ofgem proposes landlords pay tenants’ unpaid energy bills
Ofgem proposes landlords pay tenants’ unpaid energy bills Ofgem has launched a consultation proposing that landlords could be held responsible for energy bills left unpaid by tenants who move out without settling their accounts. The
Co-founder takes full ownership of Newton Fallowell Peterborough branch
Co-founder takes full ownership of Newton Fallowell Peterborough branch Newton Fallowell Peterborough franchise branch has changed hands, with co-founder Kieran Arthur becoming sole owner. The transition marks a significant step for the office established in
Umega lettings group expands with acquisition of Easylets
Umega lettings group expands with acquisition of Easylets Umega, a Scottish lettings agency group, has acquired Easylets, adding to its portfolio and increasing its managed homes to around 3,800 across key Scottish cities. The lettings
New lettings firm launched by developer and Singaporean investor
New lettings firm launched by developer and Singaporean investor A joint venture between developer Native Land and a private investor from Singapore has been formed to acquire and manage residential properties in Prime Central London,
Build To Rent starts drop sharply threatening rental supply
Build To Rent starts drop sharply threatening rental supply Build To Rent new construction starts in the UK fell by over 63% in Q3 2026 versus the previous year, raising concerns about future rental housing
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