Average UK rents reach record high amid rising affordability pressures
Average UK rents reach record high amid rising affordability pressures The HomeLet Rental Index for August 2026 reveals average UK rents have climbed to £1,382 monthly, marking a 4.1% increase year-on-year and intensifying affordability challenges
Rents set to rise sharply as UK rental supply declines
Rents set to rise sharply as UK rental supply declines Rents across the UK are projected to increase by up to 5% by the end of 2026 due to a fall in rental supply and
Rogue agent jailed for using landlords’ properties in cannabis factories
Rogue agent jailed for using landlords’ properties in cannabis factories A lettings agent in Surrey has been sentenced to over eight years in prison after using landlords’ properties to operate 19 cannabis factories, exposing significant
Green Party deputies face scrutiny over landlord roles
Green Party deputies face scrutiny over landlord roles Two deputy leaders of the Green Party have been identified as landlords, despite the party’s policy advocating the abolition of private landlords. This revelation has sparked debate
Landlord forced to live in camper van during tenant eviction battle
Landlord forced to live in camper van during tenant eviction battle A Surrey landlord endured nearly a year of hardship, living in a camper van after a tenant refused to leave despite extended notice and
Agents urged to prepare rental properties ahead of winter maintenance
Agents urged to prepare rental properties ahead of winter maintenance Letting agents with property management duties are advised to conduct thorough autumn checks and maintenance on rental properties to prevent issues during the colder months.
Letting agents invited to free event on digital rental reforms
Letting agents invited to free event on digital rental reforms A free event on digital reforms in the home renting and buying process is being held for UK letting agents on 13 October in Bristol.
Government launches national landlord registration service from December
Government launches national landlord registration service from December The government will begin rolling out a national landlord registration service region by region from December, aiming to help councils identify rogue landlords and speed up rent
Ex-ARLA chief supports government private rental database plans
Ex-ARLA chief supports government private rental database plans Greg Tsuman, former ARLA Propertymark president and Martyn Gerrard lettings MD, has endorsed the government’s proposed private rental sector database, highlighting benefits for landlords and tenants despite
Government urged to clarify tenant rights on rent rise challenges
Government urged to clarify tenant rights on rent rise challenges Leading letting agents have called on the government to provide clearer guidance on tenants’ ability to challenge rent increases under the Renters’ Rights Act, highlighting
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