Bolton Council consults on HMO licensing scheme
Bolton Council Seeks Views on Expanding HMO Licensing to Smaller Properties Summary: Bolton Council has launched a public consultation on introducing an Additional Licensing Scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across the borough. The proposal aims to improve safety and management standards by extending licensing requirements to smaller HMOs housing three or four occupants, […]
Government claims EPC C targets will help tenants
EPC C Targets Set to Reduce Energy Costs for Tenants but Raise Concerns for Landlords Summary: The UK government has confirmed that all private rented and social housing must achieve an EPC rating of C by 2030, aiming to reduce tenants’ energy bills and fuel poverty. While the move promises savings for tenants, landlords face […]
Why invest in property today amid tightening legislation?
Investing in UK Property Amid Increasing Regulatory Challenges Summary: A long-standing UK landlord reflects on the growing challenges posed by tightening legislation in the private rented sector, including costly licensing and new standards such as the Decent Homes Standard. These changes raise questions about the future attractiveness of property investment in the UK and its […]
LEASE unveils faster website and free lease length checker
LEASE launches upgraded website with free lease length checker tool Summary: The Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE) has introduced a redesigned website featuring a new free Lease Length Checker tool, offering quicker access to practical leasehold guidance. This digital refresh marks the first phase of a broader plan to improve online services and support for leaseholders, […]
HMOs lead rental yields as economic and regulatory pressures rise
HMOs Deliver Strongest Rental Yields Amid Rising Economic and Regulatory Challenges Summary: Recent data from Pegasus Insight reveals that houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) continue to provide the highest rental yields in the UK private rented sector, standing at 7.3%. However, landlords face increasing economic and regulatory pressures, leading to a narrowing margin for error […]
Housing disrepair claims fail tenants and landlords – legal expert
Housing Disrepair Claims: Legal Costs Undermine Tenant and Landlord Outcomes, Expert Warns Summary: A legal expert highlights that housing disrepair claims in England are increasingly prioritising legal fees over tenant wellbeing, often delaying urgent repairs. The expert urges government reform to move these claims from County Courts to the First-tier Tribunal to ensure fairer, faster […]
Scotland could exempt BTR and mid-market rent from rent caps
Scotland Proposes Rent Cap Exemptions for Build-to-Rent and Mid-Market Homes Summary: The Scottish Government has introduced secondary legislation to exempt build-to-rent (BTR) and mid-market rent properties from private rented sector rent controls. This move aims to revive stalled investment and accelerate the delivery of new homes, signalling renewed confidence for landlords and investors in Scotland’s […]
Affordable areas drive strongest house price growth in 2025
Affordable UK Areas Lead House Price Growth in 2025, Says Rightmove Summary: In 2025, the strongest house price growth in the UK was seen in more affordable regions, according to Rightmove’s analysis of millions of listings and transactions. This trend highlights ongoing affordability challenges for buyers and suggests landlords in lower-priced areas may experience increased […]
UK rents fall again as market cools ahead of Renters’ Rights Act
UK rental market shows signs of easing as Renters’ Rights Act approaches Summary: UK rents fell for the second consecutive month in January 2026, signalling a cooling rental market ahead of the forthcoming Renters’ Rights Act. While rents remain above last year’s levels, growth is slowing, particularly in London, which now records the weakest annual […]
Green Party leader calls for rent controls because ‘landlords are better off than renters’
Green Party Leader Advocates Rent Caps Amid Rising Tenant Concerns Summary: Green Party leader Zach Polanski has called for rent controls in the UK, arguing that landlords are generally better off than renters in the current market. He suggests that Mayors should be empowered to cap rents locally to address affordability issues, a stance that […]
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