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Alto reports surge in agencies switching from rival systems Proptech company Alto has revealed a 130% increase in letting agencies switching from competitor software, driven by demand for more flexible, user-configurable systems amid growing legislative

Half of landlords hold rents steady amid tenant cost pressures A recent survey by the TDS Charitable Foundation reveals that 50% of private landlords in England have not increased rents over the past year, prioritising

161,000 rented homes cannot meet energy efficiency band C Analysis shows that 161,000 private rented homes in England cannot achieve energy efficiency band C despite improvements, posing challenges for landlords ahead of the 2030 compliance

One in four landlords reject tenants they would previously accept Following the Renters’ Rights Act, 26% of landlords are now more likely to reject tenants they would have accepted before, with many preferring to leave

Property entrepreneur urges landlords to seek regional investment opportunities Mike Robson, co-founder of Avocado Property, encourages landlords to explore investment options beyond traditional markets, highlighting coastal and North East areas as potential opportunities amid current

161,000 rented homes unable to meet EPC band C by 2030 Analysis reveals around 161,000 private rented homes in England cannot achieve energy efficiency band C despite improvements, posing challenges for landlords ahead of the

Half of landlords choose not to increase rents amid cost pressures A recent survey reveals that 50% of private landlords in England have not raised rents in the past year, reflecting a cautious approach amid

Closer ties with EU may increase pressure on UK rental sector LegalforLandlords warns that rising European migration linked to closer UK-EU ties could intensify demand in an already stretched private rented sector, with fewer rental

Prime London records fastest rent rises in 18 months Prime London rental values rose by 4.6% annually in September, marking the fastest growth in 18 months, while lettings activity showed mixed trends with fewer lets

Chestertons promotes Andrew Chrysanthou to Central London lettings director Chestertons has appointed Andrew Chrysanthou as regional director of Central London Lettings, expanding his role to oversee lettings teams across the area. This promotion reflects his