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Older Tenants Concerned About Rent and Eviction Risks Amid EPC C Targets Summary: Research by Independent Age highlights that many older renters fear rent increases

Government Affirms EPC C Targets as Balanced for Landlords and Tenants in England and Wales Summary: The UK government has defended its energy performance certificate

Section 24: A Detailed Timeline of Tax Changes and Landlord Responses Summary: Since its announcement in 2015, Section 24 has significantly altered the tax treatment

Eviction Claims Decline in 2025 Despite Slight Rise in Repossessions Summary: Official court data for England and Wales reveals that possession claims, the initial stage

Streamlining Disabled Facilities Grant Access for Private Landlords Urged Summary: Propertymark has called for reforms to simplify access to Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) for private

Former Housing Ministers Criticise Opposition to Leasehold Reform Bill Summary: Two former UK housing secretaries, Angela Rayner and Lord Michael Gove, have criticised vested interests

Limited Company Landlords Manage Significantly Larger Portfolios Than Individuals Summary: Research from Pegasus Insight reveals that landlords operating through limited companies hold property portfolios more

Property Sector Responds to Spring Statement 2026 Amid Housing Supply Concerns Summary: The Chancellor’s Spring Statement 2026 has drawn criticism from property industry experts who

EPC Exemptions and Their Effect on Energy Efficiency in the UK Private Rented Sector Summary: A House of Lords peer has questioned the government on

How Problem Tenants Can Accelerate Property Sales and Boost Prices for UK Landlords Summary: Contrary to common belief, difficult tenants do not necessarily hinder property