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Rental demand peaks with up to 30 tenants per property in hotspots Rightmove’s latest analysis reveals intense competition for rental homes in Britain’s busiest summer months, with some locations seeing up to 30 tenants vying

Call for rental listings to emphasise lifestyle and location A Build To Rent support group urges rental listings to provide clearer information on lifestyle and community aspects, beyond basic details like bedrooms and price, to

Landlord concerns ease over Renters Rights Act impact Recent research from Paragon Bank indicates a reduction in landlord worries about the Renters Rights Act, with fewer landlords now viewing the legislation as a major negative

Councils urged to justify rising landlord licensing fees and red tape Letting agents call on councils to provide detailed cost breakdowns and transparency on landlord licensing schemes amid concerns over fees exceeding £1,000 per property

HMO landlord fined over £58,000 for serious management failures A Bristol landlord has been ordered to pay more than £58,000 after being convicted of multiple breaches related to an unlicensed house in multiple occupation (HMO),

Landlord fined £35,000 for unlicensed HMO and management breaches St Helens council has issued civil penalty notices totalling £35,000 to a landlord for operating a house in multiple occupation (HMO) without a licence and breaching

Government plans to tighten AML rules for letting agents The UK government has published its 2026-2029 Anti-Money Laundering (AML) strategy, signalling potential changes to AML regulations affecting letting agents. A consultation will be launched in

Agency expands to 20 UK cities after student housing acquisition Loc8me has grown its property management footprint to 20 UK cities by acquiring Mighty Student Living, adding a significant number of student beds and staff

Property group plans eight lettings agency acquisitions amid AI concerns A property group with a £10 million fund has revealed plans to acquire eight independent sales and lettings agencies. The move reflects growing uncertainty among

Fine & Country targets UK investors with Uruguay property showcase Fine & Country is hosting an event in London to promote investment opportunities in Uruguay, aiming to attract UK buyers interested in relocation, second homes,