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London agents support Winter Coat Drive to aid vulnerable residents Campions Group estate agency brands Chestertons and Chase Buchanan are collecting winter coat donations across London until November 21 to help people in need stay

Partridge Homes appoints new property manager amid strong lettings growth Partridge Homes has strengthened its lettings team with the appointment of Katie Fisher as Property Manager, supporting a surge in new rental agreements ahead of

Dwelly lettings portfolio surpasses 16,000 properties after acquisitions Dwelly has expanded its lettings portfolio to over 16,000 properties through two recent acquisitions, adding approximately 475 fully managed homes to its national property management operations. Dwelly,

Lomond appoints new CCO and COO to drive growth strategy Lomond has announced the appointments of Darrell Evans as Chief Commercial Officer and Steve Maddock as Chief Operating Officer to lead its commercial growth and

Half of agents more cautious recommending tenants after Renters’ Rights Act More than half of letting agents are exercising increased caution when recommending tenants following the Renters’ Rights Act. This shift reflects a tightening of

Landlords urged to actively manage vacant buildings to reduce risks New research highlights the increasing risks of vacant commercial properties and warns landlords against treating empty buildings as ‘set and forget’ assets. Proportionate, ongoing management

Landlords face new quarterly tax reporting under Making Tax Digital From April 2026, unincorporated landlords with qualifying rental income above £50,000 must keep digital records and submit quarterly updates to HMRC under the Making Tax

Autumn Budget signals no immediate new landlord taxes but uncertainty remains The Autumn Budget 2026 offered no new direct tax hikes or policy shifts aimed at landlords, continuing a period of relative calm after years

Moving advice for tenants evicted under new Renters’ Rights Act Tenants facing eviction due to their landlord selling the property are advised on practical steps to manage the move and understand their rights under the

Blinc-UK launches £8 digital tenant referencing service for agents Blinc-UK has introduced a new digital tenant referencing platform priced at £8 per applicant, offering comprehensive checks including identity verification, income assessment, and fraud detection to