Property tax hurdle still blocks first-time buyers
Property Tax Challenges Continue to Hinder First-Time Buyers Despite Market Improvements Summary: Modest house price growth and falling mortgage rates are helping to restore confidence among first-time buyers in the UK housing market. However, property tax thresholds that have not kept pace with rising prices and wages remain a significant barrier, limiting market mobility and […]
Government urged to provide clarity on digitised court system for landlords
Government Faces Calls for Clearer Plans on Digital Court System for Possession Claims Summary: The UK government has announced plans to digitise possession claims in county courts to improve efficiency as the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 comes into force. However, landlords and industry bodies are seeking greater clarity on how courts will be prepared for […]
High rents drive rise in older flatsharers
High Rents Fuel Growth in Older Flatshare Tenants in the UK Summary: Rising rental costs in the UK are driving a demographic shift in the flatshare market, with fewer under-25s and a growing number of older renters sharing accommodation. This trend has implications for landlords and letting agents as the profile of flatsharers evolves, reflecting […]
Damp and mould remain major issues in temporary accommodation
Damp and Mould Persist in UK Temporary Accommodation Despite New Regulations Summary: Recent data reveals that over half of temporary accommodation units in the UK show signs of damp and mould, with a third deemed unsuitable for tenants. Despite the introduction of Awaab’s Law to enforce swift repairs in social housing, local authorities continue to […]
Rumble with the Agents returns to London in 2026 in support of North London Hospice
Charity Boxing Event ‘Rumble with the Agents’ Set for London Return in 2026 Supporting North London Hospice Summary: The popular property industry charity boxing event, Rumble with the Agents, will take place in London on 11 June 2026, raising funds for North London Hospice. This event offers landlords and agents a unique opportunity to network […]
Decent Homes by 2035? There won’t be any small landlords left by then
Decent Homes Standard by 2035: The Future for Small UK Landlords Summary: The UK government has confirmed that all private and social landlords must meet the Decent Homes Standard (DHS) by 2035, adding to existing regulations such as the EPC C requirement by 2030. While aimed at improving rental property quality, these measures, combined with […]
Landlord Law Newsround #421
Landlords Face New EPC, Decent Homes, and Anti-Discrimination Rules in 2026 Summary: The UK government has outlined key regulatory changes affecting landlords, including new EPC C targets under the Warm Homes Plan, a Decent Homes Standard deadline for 2035, and anti-discrimination rules coming into force in Wales this year. These developments will impact rental property […]
Autumn Budget fails to derail commercial property confidence
Autumn Budget’s Limited Impact on UK Commercial Property Market Confidence Summary: Despite political uncertainty surrounding the late November 2025 Autumn Budget, demand for commercial property in the UK remained broadly positive at the end of the year. Rightmove’s data shows continued growth in leasing and investment activity across most sectors, signalling resilience among landlords and […]
Propertymark calls out lack of support for landlords in Welsh Budget
Welsh Budget Overlooks Private Landlords’ Need for Energy Efficiency Support Summary: The Welsh Government’s Final Budget for 2026–27 has been criticised by Propertymark for failing to provide targeted support to private landlords, particularly regarding energy efficiency improvements. While funding is allocated to homeowners under the Green Homes Wales Scheme, landlords remain without dedicated financial assistance, […]
If government wants commonhold to succeed at scale it must invest in training
Commonhold Success Depends on Professional Training Investment, Warns ALEP Summary: The government’s Draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill signals a renewed focus on commonhold as a tenure for new flats. However, experts from ALEP stress that without significant investment in professional training, the transition risks creating costly delays and disputes that will ultimately impact consumers. […]
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