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Landlords urge Chancellor to avoid further tax hikes in upcoming Budget New research reveals landlords’ strong concerns over rising tax rates and regulatory costs, warning that additional financial burdens could lead to increased rents and

Landlords face rising losses from longer void periods Landlords in England are losing significantly more rental income due to longer void periods between tenancies, with average losses increasing by nearly 58% over three years to

Right To Rent digital checks must use registered providers from October 2026 From 1 October 2026, all Right To Rent digital identity checks in England must be conducted through registered Digital Verification Service Providers. Landlords

Landlords reduce portfolios amid Renters Rights Act impact A recent survey reveals that 78% of landlords in England lack confidence in the lettings sector following the Renters Rights Act. Many landlords are downsizing or exiting

Rental stock falls sharply after Renters Rights Act introduction England has seen a significant drop in available rental properties following the implementation of the Renters Rights Act, with some areas experiencing declines exceeding 40% in

Burnham’s rental crackdown plans prompt calls for clarity from Propertymark Propertymark has called for detailed clarification on Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s proposals to empower councils to take control of poorly maintained private rental properties, following

Burnham announces new powers to tackle rogue landlords Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to grant councils enhanced powers to address negligent landlords and improve conditions in the private rental sector. The announcement came during

New EPC Rules May Lead Some Landlords to Sell Instead of Upgrade Landlords in England and Wales face a significant decision ahead of the October 2030 EPC deadline, with potential costs prompting some to consider

Third of landlords not raising rents despite Renters’ Rights Act A recent survey reveals that 32% of landlords plan to keep rents unchanged despite the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force in May 2026. Many

Housing Secretary vows to regulate letting agents and clamp down on fees Housing Secretary Angela Rayner announced plans to introduce independent regulation of letting agents, requiring licences and qualifications, and to cap fees charged by