News Updates

New damp and mould duties come into force for Scottish landlords From 6 October 2026, private landlords in Scotland must comply with new legal duties on investigating and remedying damp and mould in rented properties.

New liability risks for agents using contractors on property checks Recent changes to UK immigration law extend civil penalties for illegal working to agents subcontracting contractors for property inspections. This raises concerns about informal arrangements

Zero Deposit partners with shared-living platform COHO to ease tenancy applications Zero Deposit has integrated its deposit alternative service with COHO, a shared-living property platform, allowing tenants to access deposit alternatives during application while offering

Hackney council launches crackdown on rogue landlords over safety The Green Party mayor of Hackney has announced a zero tolerance policy targeting landlords who provide unsafe and substandard rental properties, backed by increased inspections and

Specialist lender supports landlord after mortgage refusals Rely, a specialist buy-to-let lender, has assisted a first-time landlord in securing a mortgage after other lenders declined the application due to concerns over the property’s saleability. Rely

Generation Rent backs Green Party rent increase limits The chief executive of Generation Rent has supported Green Party leader Zack Polanski’s proposal to cap private rent increases, calling for government action to limit rises to

HMRC reminds landlords to prepare for Making Tax Digital deadline HM Revenue and Customs has issued a reminder to landlords with turnover over £30,000 to prepare for the mandatory Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

Salboy launches Everway Homes to expand Build To Rent sector Salboy has introduced Everway Homes, a new Build To Rent brand planning 2,000 homes across England and Wales by 2031, targeting young professionals and families

UK rental growth slows but still outpaces inflation Rents across the UK have risen by nearly 5% over the past year, continuing to exceed consumer inflation despite a slowdown in growth. Regional variations highlight shifting

LRG appoints new director to lead Meadows Property Management Hub LRG has named Hayley Parnell as director of its Meadows Property Management Hub in Camberley, aiming to enhance customer service and integrate property management more