News Updates

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

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

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

UK Rental Market Sees Slight Decline in February Amid London Rent Drops Summary: UK average rents experienced a minor decrease in February 2026, driven primarily

Average Leasehold Service Charges Surpass £200 Monthly, Impacting UK Landlords Summary: Research from Hamptons reveals that average service charges for leasehold flats in England and

Wall Street’s Growing Interest in Residential Property: Lessons for UK Landlords Summary: Recent discussions between UK housing advocates and major US investment firms highlight a

Capital Gains Tax Revenue Soars as UK Landlords Leave the Market Summary: HMRC reported a record £16.9 billion in capital gains tax (CGT) receipts in

Charities Call for LHA Rate Increase Amid Rising Homelessness in England Summary: Recent government data reveals record-high rough sleeping and homelessness figures in England, prompting

Build-to-Rent Supply Faces Challenges Without Tax Relief Reinstatement Summary: The British Property Federation (BPF) is calling on the UK government to reinstate Multiple Dwellings Relief

Four Fifths of UK Landlords Prepared for Upcoming Making Tax Digital Requirements Summary: A recent report by Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting reveals that 80%