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Buy-to-Let Investment Grows Among Wealthy UK Investors Despite Challenges Summary: Recent research by Rathbones shows that buy-to-let (BTL) investment remains a favoured choice among wealthy

Landlord Possession Claims Decline as Section 21 ‘No-Fault’ Eviction Ban Nears Summary: Landlord possession claims in England fell by 7.8% in 2025 compared to the

Homes for Sale in UK Reach Decade High Amid Market Recovery Summary: The number of homes for sale in the UK has risen to its

Stamp Duty Surcharge Increase Favouring First-Time Buyers Over Landlords Summary: The UK government has raised the stamp duty surcharge on additional properties from 3% to

Council Launches Consultation on New HMO Planning Restrictions in Kidderminster Summary: Wyre Forest District Council has opened a six-week consultation on introducing an Article 4

Councils Face Challenges Meeting Damp and Mould Deadlines Under Awaab’s Law Summary: Two Suffolk councils responsible for 700 homes have struggled to meet the 10-working-day

Landlords urged to manage e-bike storage amid rising fire incidents Summary: The London Fire Brigade reports a significant increase in fires involving e-bikes and e-scooters,

Call for Penalties on Landlords Discriminating Against Young Renters in England Summary: Charities within the EveryYouth Network have highlighted widespread discrimination by landlords against young

Surge in Rent Insurance Uptake as UK Landlords Brace for Renters’ Rights Act Summary: Demand for rent insurance products among UK landlords and letting agents

Landlord Faces Rising Costs After Council Withdraws Support for Vulnerable Tenant Summary: A Nottingham landlord has criticised Nottingham City Council for abandoning a vulnerable tenant