New housing minister calls for tougher rental regulations
New housing minister calls for tougher rental regulations Florence Eshalomi, recently appointed as a housing minister, has advocated for stronger tenant protections and more rigorous enforcement of rental standards in the private rented sector. Florence
Government urged to clarify who pays new mansion tax on rentals
Government urged to clarify who pays new mansion tax on rentals Propertymark calls for clarity on liability and valuation as the High Value Council Tax Surcharge is set to affect properties worth £2m or more
UK private rents rise 3.3% amid supply concerns and tenant demand
UK private rents rise 3.3% amid supply concerns and tenant demand New government data shows UK average private rents increased by 3.3% in the year to June, driven by supply shortages and strong tenant demand,
Street Group valued at £200m after new PropTech investment
Street Group valued at £200m after new PropTech investment Street Group, a leading PropTech firm specialising in CRM, lead generation and AI for estate and letting agents, has secured a significant minority investment, raising its
Zoopla sponsors Manchester Super Giants in The Hundred cricket
Zoopla sponsors Manchester Super Giants in The Hundred cricket Zoopla has become the official front of shirt partner for Manchester Super Giants in the 2026 season of The Hundred cricket competition, boosting its brand presence
Deposit alternative service secures 5,000-property Build To Rent deal
Deposit alternative service secures 5,000-property Build To Rent deal Reposit, a deposit alternative provider, has partnered with Build To Rent operator Get Living to offer its service across more than 5,000 homes in multiple UK
Rent-To-Buy operator acquires entire London residential block
Rent-To-Buy operator acquires entire London residential block Keyzy, a Rent-To-Buy operator, has purchased a residential block in Wandsworth, London, to expand its model offering tenants a two-year rental period with rent credited towards purchase. Keyzy’s
Chestertons urges stronger tenancy checks to prevent rental fraud
Chestertons urges stronger tenancy checks to prevent rental fraud Chestertons is calling for enhanced tenant referencing and ongoing checks to combat fraud in the private rented sector, following a BBC Panorama investigation into fake identities
Landlords increase tenant risk screening amid rising costs
Landlords increase tenant risk screening amid rising costs Rising operating and compliance costs are driving landlords to seek lower-risk tenants and tighten selection criteria, according to Handelsbanken’s 2026 Property Investor Report. This shift is influencing
Commonhold set to replace leasehold as default tenure in England and Wales
Commonhold set to replace leasehold as default tenure in England and Wales The UK Government has confirmed plans to make commonhold the default tenure for new build flats, aiming to abolish the leasehold system for
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