Property Redress reports 47% rise in agent complaints
Property Redress Sees Sharp Increase in Complaints Against UK Letting Agents in 2025 Summary: In 2025, Property Redress recorded a 47% rise in complaint enquiries against letting agents and property managers, signalling growing scrutiny within the UK residential property sector. Despite the increase in complaints, resolution times have improved, with more cases settled early, reflecting […]
UK house prices hold steady in February
UK House Prices Show Stability in February Amid Market Uncertainty Summary: UK house prices held steady in February 2026, with a modest 0.3% monthly increase and annual growth remaining at 1%, according to Nationwide. This stability reflects cautious market confidence following a dip late last year, influenced by potential tax changes and ongoing affordability challenges, […]
Limited company buy to let purchases hit record share
Limited Company Buy-to-Let Purchases Reach New Heights in 2025 Summary: Research from Paragon Bank reveals that limited companies accounted for 43% of mortgaged buy-to-let (BTL) house purchases in 2025, marking a significant rise from 35% in 2024. This trend reflects a structural shift in the UK rental market, influenced by tax changes and the growing […]
Court digitalisation will improve access to justice claims government
Court Digitalisation: Government Pledges £50 Million to Ease Justice Access for Landlords Summary: The UK government has announced a £50 million investment to digitise county courts, aiming to reduce the backlog and improve access to justice for civil cases, including landlord-tenant disputes. While this move promises faster case progression, landlords remain concerned about the lack […]
Landlord Law is Changing: What You Must Do Before 1st May 2026
Landlord Responsibilities Under New Renters Rights Act Before May 2026 Deadline Summary: The Renters Rights Act will come into force on 1st May 2026, introducing significant legal changes that affect UK landlords’ property management and enforcement procedures. Landlords must review and update their processes to avoid costly penalties, including Rent Repayment Orders of up to […]
Why are comparable housing markets moving in opposite directions on rental policy?
Why UK Rental Policy Diverges from European Approaches to Private Renting Summary: European countries facing similar housing pressures are adopting contrasting rental policies, with some tightening regulations and others offering incentives to landlords. For UK landlords, understanding these differing approaches highlights the impact of fiscal and regulatory decisions on rental supply and may inform future […]
Keeping Pets in Rented Property – New Rules from May 2026
Keeping Pets in Rental Properties: What UK Landlords Need to Know from May 2026 Summary: New rules under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, effective from 1 May 2026, clarify tenants’ rights to keep pets in rented properties. Landlords can only refuse pet requests on reasonable grounds, shifting the focus to the suitability of the pet […]
Tenant group slams council for failing to crack down on rogue landlords
Council Budget Cuts Draw Criticism Over Lack of Funding to Tackle Rogue Landlords in Edinburgh Summary: Edinburgh Council has faced criticism from tenant group Living Rent for not allocating specific funding to enforce regulations against rogue landlords in its latest budget. Despite claims from the council of ongoing commitment to private rented sector enforcement, concerns […]
Landlords in Northern Ireland could face tougher registration rules
Landlord Registration in Northern Ireland Set for Stricter Rules and Data Sharing Summary: The Northern Ireland Executive has opened a consultation proposing tougher landlord registration requirements, including collecting property standards data and sharing information to aid enforcement. These changes aim to improve transparency and raise standards in the private rented sector, affecting all landlords in […]
Landlord HHSRS inspection template launched
New HHSRS Inspection Template Helps UK Landlords Prepare for Renters’ Rights Act Summary: A new inspection template aligned with the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) has been launched by Inventory Base to help landlords and agents meet upcoming legal standards under the Renters’ Rights Act, commencing May 2026. This tool supports consistent hazard […]
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