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Rightmove reports sharp rise in rental enquiries amid supply drop Rightmove data reveals a 1% decline in rental property supply year-on-year with some regions seeing up to 14 enquiries per available home, highlighting ongoing demand

Dwelly expands portfolio with 500-property acquisition in West Midlands PropTech-led agency Dwelly has acquired the lettings business of AP Morgan, adding 500 fully managed properties to its portfolio, which now nears 14,000. The acquisition retains

Your Move sponsors athletes at Commonwealth Games in Scotland and Cumbria Your Move branches in Scotland and Cumbria have provided £1,000 sponsorships each to local athletes representing their countries at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in

Government faces criticism over leasehold reform delays affecting landlords A recent report highlights ongoing challenges for leaseholders amid government delays in leasehold reform, emphasising the impact on the housing market and the need for urgent

TDS Academy launches CPD training to boost deposit dispute skills The Deposit Service (TDS) has begun its 2026 Academy training programme offering CPD-accredited courses to letting agents, landlords and property professionals to improve deposit protection

Massive buy to let sell-off reshapes UK rental sector supply Almost 850,000 properties have left the UK private rented sector over the last decade, with a significant sell-off coinciding with the introduction of the Renters

Leading lettings group launches Making Tax Digital support for landlords LRG, a major UK lettings agency group, has partnered to provide Nexus software to landlords, easing compliance with Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax

Spanish Supreme Court annuls national holiday let registration rule The Spanish Supreme Court has struck down the requirement for a national registration number for holiday lets, removing a key bureaucratic hurdle for landlords. Regional registration

Rental market and regulation predictions for second half of 2026 Landlords in England face ongoing changes from the Renters’ Rights Act, with rental growth expected despite affordability pressures and mortgage rate uncertainties. Supply remains below

Student landlords urged to tackle damp and mould risks before term Landlords of student properties are advised to take proactive steps during summer to prevent damp and mould, ensuring healthier accommodation and reducing maintenance issues