News Updates

Awaab’s Law expands hazard deadlines for social housing from November New Awaab’s Law rules will extend strict repair deadlines to a wider range of hazards in social housing from November 30. The law currently applies

Landlords face billions in losses from rising tenant fraud cases Fraudulent tenancy applications are costing UK landlords up to £4.1 billion annually, with AI-generated fake documents and identities increasingly used to deceive referencing checks. Goodlord’s

Rent Guarantee boosts income for major UK agency group The Property Franchise Group has reported a 2% increase in lettings franchise revenue, driven by the expansion of its Rent Guarantee scheme protecting over 72,000 managed

Dwelly completes ninth acquisition adding 250 managed properties Dwelly, a lettings operation combining AI technology with local expertise, has acquired London-based agency Shaws, adding 250 fully managed properties to its portfolio of 14,000 units. Dwelly

Agent expertise crucial for UK investors buying overseas property Propertymark urges UK buyers seeking overseas property to engage regulated agents for guidance on local laws, taxation and ownership costs. Popular destinations include the Algarve, Paphos

Pet request rights under Renters Rights Act see slow uptake by landlords Since the Renters Rights Act introduced a formal right for tenants to request pet permission in May 2026, most landlords have yet to

Landlord database questioned over effectiveness against rogue operators A proposed compulsory landlord database has sparked debate among landlords about its ability to tackle rogue operators who fail to register. Concerns focus on duplication, additional fees

Making Tax Digital penalties explained for landlords and how to avoid them Landlords earning over £50,000 face new Making Tax Digital rules with penalties for late submissions and payments. HMRC offers a penalty point system

Rightmove highlights top overseas property hotspots for British buyers Rightmove’s new analysis identifies the Algarve, Paphos, and Mallorca as the most popular overseas property destinations for British buyers this summer, with Spain leading overall searches

Burnley Council launches consultation on selective licensing proposals Burnley Council has opened a consultation inviting residents, landlords and businesses to comment on proposed selective licensing schemes aimed at improving private rented housing conditions and community