Renters’ Rights Act is already driving a surge in tenant complaints
Renters’ Rights Act Spurs Significant Rise in Tenant Complaints Ahead of Implementation Summary: The Property Ombudsman has reported a 58% increase in tenant complaints between November 2025 and February 2026 compared to the previous year, attributing this surge to growing awareness of tenant rights ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force on 1 […]
RICS warns rental supply is still falling
RICS Highlights Ongoing Decline in Rental Property Supply Amid Market Uncertainty Summary: The latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey reveals that while tenant demand remains stable, the supply of rental properties continues to fall. This ongoing reduction in landlord instructions, combined with geopolitical tensions and rising mortgage rates, is contributing to a cautious outlook for […]
RICS warns rental supply is still falling
RICS Highlights Ongoing Decline in UK Rental Supply Amid Market Uncertainty Summary: The latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey reveals that rental supply continues to fall despite stable tenant demand, with landlord instructions declining. Geopolitical tensions and rising mortgage rates are dampening market confidence, affecting both sales and rental sectors, which landlords and agents should […]
Tenant retention driven by landlord relationships
Tenant Retention in the UK Private Rented Sector Hinges on Landlord Relationships Summary: New research from LRG’s Winter 2025/26 Lettings Report reveals that UK tenants prioritise a strong relationship with their landlord or letting agent over rent levels when deciding to stay long term. With the Renters’ Rights Act coming into effect, landlords who focus […]
Exemption from MTD on age/other basis?
Exemption from Making Tax Digital: Age and Other Considerations for UK Landlords Summary: A UK landlord aged 73 successfully obtained an exemption from Making Tax Digital (MTD) by writing to HMRC explaining difficulties with digital software due to age and other personal challenges. This case highlights that exemptions from MTD can be granted based on […]
Section 24’s long shadow: what a decade of tax reform has really done to rental housing supply
Section 24 Tax Changes: A Decade of Impact on UK Rental Housing Supply Summary: Since its introduction in April 2017, Section 24 has significantly altered the tax treatment of mortgage interest for individual landlords in the UK. Nearly ten years on, its effects on rental housing supply, landlord behaviour, and the wider housing market remain […]
Rent rises show regional split in February – ARLA Propertymark
Rent Growth Varies Across UK Regions in February, ARLA Propertymark Reports Summary: February saw a mixed picture for rental prices across the UK, with some regions experiencing notable increases while others faced declines. This regional variation highlights ongoing affordability challenges and suggests the private rented sector is adjusting rather than undergoing sharp corrections. SEO Focus […]
City with the busiest letting agents revealed
City Ranking Revealed for Letting Agents with the Highest Workload in the UK Summary: New research from tenancy platform Propoly shows that letting agents in Nottingham manage the highest number of rental listings per office among major UK cities, with an average of 35 homes each. This highlights significant operational pressures on agents in high-demand […]
PRS value falls by £48bn as small landlords sell
Private Rented Sector Value Declines by £48bn Amid Small Landlord Sales Summary: The value of homes in the UK’s private rented sector (PRS) fell by £48 billion in 2025, marking the largest annual decrease this century. This contraction is largely due to smaller landlords selling properties to owner-occupiers and larger portfolio landlords, while the overall […]
Competition for rented homes falls to lowest in six years – Zoopla
Competition for Rental Properties Drops to Six-Year Low as Market Balances Summary: Competition among renters for homes in the UK has fallen to its lowest point in six years, with demand easing and more properties becoming available to let. This shift has slowed rent increases and extended letting times, offering landlords a more balanced market […]
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