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Investment opportunity with 50 letting rooms leads auction catalogue Allsop’s upcoming residential auction includes a major Bournemouth investment with 50 letting rooms, alongside other high-value rental properties across the UK, attracting interest from private landlords

Burnley council proposes tighter planning rules for HMOs Burnley council has launched a public consultation on plans to remove permitted development rights for small HMOs in six wards, aiming to control the number and location

Activists urge swift extension of Awaab’s Law to private rentals Campaigners have called on the government to apply Awaab’s Law to the private rented sector without delay, aiming to improve housing conditions and tenant safety

Council promotes Rent Guarantee Scheme at Reading landlord event Reading landlords are invited to a free information evening on October 15 to learn about the council’s Rent Guarantee Scheme and recent legislative updates affecting the

Government consultation launched to extend Awaab’s Law to private rentals The government has opened a consultation on extending Awaab’s Law, which sets strict repair deadlines for serious hazards, from social housing to the private rented

Rents expected to rise by Christmas as landlord supply remains tight The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) latest survey shows lettings agents expect rents to increase by Christmas amid rising tenant demand and limited

Propertymark to press government on mandatory agent qualifications Propertymark plans to engage with the government regarding proposals for mandatory licensing and qualifications for letting agents, aiming to clarify details and ensure fair regulation. Propertymark has

Chestertons reports lettings activity rise and appoints new short lets chief Chestertons has announced a 7% increase in tenant demand and a 3% rise in move-ins since May, alongside appointing Jordana Miles as Head of

Making Tax Digital expansion prompts calls for clearer guidance for landlords Landlords face new obligations under Making Tax Digital as the income threshold for mandatory digital reporting drops to £30,000 next April, prompting calls for

Dwelly warns private rental sector faces tough period amid AI shift Dwelly, a PropTech platform that has acquired multiple small UK letting agencies, warns the private rental sector is under pressure from rising regulation and