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UK housing market stagnates amid rising mortgage rate concerns UK house prices remained flat in September as higher mortgage rates and economic uncertainty weigh on buyer confidence. Experts warn that downward pressure on prices may

London Flats See High Proportion Sold at a Loss Over Five to Ten Years Nearly 40% of London flats resold within five to ten years have been sold at a loss, according to e.surv Chartered

Greater Manchester launches new programme to boost landlord compliance A new initiative called Better Renting has been launched in Greater Manchester to help landlords meet their legal obligations amid ongoing rental sector reforms. The programme

Propertymark issues new guide for agents on tenants with pets Propertymark has published a detailed guide to help letting agents manage pet requests in rented properties, reflecting the rights introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act

Build to Rent investment hits record levels amid Renters’ Rights Act impact UK Build to Rent sector attracted over £900 million investment in Q3 2026, with year-to-date totals exceeding £4 billion. Rental growth accelerated following

Landlords face six days of admin annually for Making Tax Digital compliance New research reveals landlords spend an average of six full days a year managing Making Tax Digital requirements, with significant impacts on working

New damp and mould rules and tenancy changes take effect in Scotland New regulations on damp and mould investigations, tenancy succession, and wrongful termination have come into force in Scotland this week, imposing stricter duties

Many Making Tax Digital software packages cannot file returns One in three software products listed for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax cannot file the full tax return, affecting landlords required to comply with

Shadow Housing Secretary criticises Shelter over veteran testimony Katie Lam, shadow Housing Secretary, has publicly criticised Shelter for allegedly using a homeless veteran’s story to promote a pro-migration agenda, raising questions about the charity’s approach

Rental yields rise despite Renters Rights Act impact Average rental yields across England and Wales increased to 7.9% in Q3 2026, showing growth despite the introduction of the Renters Rights Act. Regional variations persist, with