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Landlords increase tenant risk screening amid rising costs Rising operating and compliance costs are driving landlords to seek lower-risk tenants and tighten selection criteria, according to Handelsbanken’s 2026 Property Investor Report. This shift is influencing

Commonhold set to replace leasehold as default tenure in England and Wales The UK Government has confirmed plans to make commonhold the default tenure for new build flats, aiming to abolish the leasehold system for

New Prime Minister’s Housing Plans Stir Concerns Among Landlords Andy Burnham’s appointment as Prime Minister and Angela Rayner’s return as Housing Secretary have sparked landlord apprehension, especially regarding potential rent controls and regulatory changes affecting

Zoopla warns annual capital appreciation may be ending Zoopla’s latest analysis reveals that consistent yearly house price growth has sharply declined, with fewer than 14% of UK homes increasing in value each year between 2021

London office leasing demand falls sharply in 2026 second quarter Leasing demand for office space in London dropped by 11% in Q2 2026 compared to the previous year, with significant declines in most boroughs. Nationally,

Tenant fraud rises sharply, landlords face significant losses A recent survey reveals that 77% of UK landlords believe tenant fraud has increased over the past three years, with many suffering substantial financial losses and ongoing

Generation Rent appoints new chief with strong Labour Party ties Generation Rent has named Holly Williamson as its new chief executive, continuing the organisation’s pattern of leaders with close Labour Party connections. Williamson recently left

Burnham abandons rent control plans amid sector concerns New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reportedly dropped proposals to introduce private sector rent controls, following opposition from key housing ministers and Whitehall officials concerned about impacts

Swindon Council warns landlords over property upkeep and enforcement Swindon Council has issued a warning to private landlords in the town centre, urging them to maintain the external appearance of their properties or face potential

Government plans tougher checks for letting agents joining redress and deposit schemes The UK government is considering stricter verification requirements for letting agents seeking membership in compulsory property redress and tenancy deposit protection schemes to