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Tamworth council proposes additional HMO licensing to improve safety Tamworth council has launched a consultation on introducing additional licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) to address safety concerns and improve management standards across the

Greenwich council plans major expansion of selective licensing Greenwich council is consulting on expanding its selective licensing scheme from five to up to 18 wards, covering nearly 70% of the borough. The move aims to

Landlords increasingly remortgage portfolios to fund new investments Many UK landlords who remain active in the buy-to-let sector plan to refinance their existing properties over the next year to unlock equity and support further acquisitions,

Tenants back rent controls despite landlord exits and rising rents A survey of over 5,600 tenants reveals strong support for rent controls even though many expect these measures to reduce landlord numbers and rental supply,

NRLA intensifies opposition to rent control proposals The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has stepped up its campaign against rent controls amid concerns over government policy direction. The association urges ministers to focus on housing

Ealing Council proposes extension of HMO licensing scheme to 2032 Ealing Council is consulting on extending its licensing regime for smaller Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) beyond April 2027, aiming to continue improving property standards

NRLA chief highlights Burnham’s pragmatic stance on property standards The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) chief executive has acknowledged new Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s genuine interest in property standards while cautioning against increased regulation and

Hertsmere council consults on new HMO room size and amenity standards Hertsmere council has launched a consultation on updated standards for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), covering room sizes, refuse arrangements, garden maintenance and safety

Landlord companies registration surges with regional growth The number of landlord companies registered in the UK continues to rise sharply, with nearly 14,000 new incorporations in the first five months of 2026 alone. Growth is

Welsh landlords urged to report tenant hate crimes without consent Rent Smart Wales is encouraging private landlords in Wales to report hate crimes on behalf of tenants, even without their consent, as part of the