News Updates

Agents encouraged to join Great British Property Cycle charity challenge Agents Giving is calling on 1,000 property professionals to take part in a nationwide cycling challenge throughout October to raise funds for heart health charities

Scotland records lowest rent rise amid UK rental market shifts Average rents in Scotland increased by 1.7% over the past year, marking the smallest rise in the UK, according to data analysed by DJ Alexander

Regional agency expands with Cumbria lettings acquisition My Property Box has acquired the residential sales and lettings arm of H&H Land & Estates, extending its presence into Cumbria and the North West. The deal marks

New damp and mould rules impose strict landlord duties from October From October 6, landlords in Scotland must follow tight deadlines for investigating and repairing damp and mould issues, including providing tenants with written reports

Tenants report positive relationships with landlords despite activist criticism A recent survey of 4,000 UK adults reveals that most private renters have favourable views of their landlords, describing them as reasonable, approachable, and fair. The

Warning issued against excessive private rental reforms by Labour A leading lettings agent has cautioned the Labour Party against imposing too many reforms on the private rental sector, stressing the need to balance tenant protections

Tax rises and compliance top agenda at North Wales landlord forum Landlords in North Wales will gather for a free seminar addressing upcoming tax increases, digital reporting, and tighter property standards on October 26, aiming

Orkney landlords offered loans to renovate long-term empty homes Orkney Council has launched a loan scheme offering landlords up to £25,000 at 5.5% interest to repair and bring empty residential properties back into affordable private

Rightmove reveals up to 30 tenants competing per rental in hotspots Rightmove’s latest analysis shows intense competition for rental properties in Britain’s busiest months, with up to 30 tenants vying for each available home in

Agency secures over 500 tenancies for people at risk of homelessness Southampton-based SDM Property has secured 532 tenancies for homeless individuals and families, expanding its homelessness prevention work and urging private landlords to support local