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NRLA secures council U-turn on smaller HMO licensing plans Telford and Wrekin council has withdrawn its proposal to extend licensing to smaller HMOs after intervention by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), avoiding fees above

New app assesses eviction cases for Renters Rights Act compliance A new app launched in England claims to identify eviction cases that would fail in court under the Renters Rights Act by checking required paperwork

Landlords urged to increase awareness of energy efficiency exemptions The National Residential Landlords Association highlights low awareness among landlords about exemptions to upcoming Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards requiring EPC C ratings in private rentals. The

Letting agents urged to gain qualifications for improved regulation The Lettings Industry Council has called for mandatory qualifications for letting agents to close regulatory gaps and enhance professionalism across the UK lettings market, urging government

Rightmove warns sales may not complete until Easter 2027 Rightmove’s latest market snapshot highlights significant delays in property sales, warning sellers that completion could take up to 150 days after securing a buyer, potentially pushing

Government considers lowering mansion tax threshold for landlords Landlords owning properties valued over £1.5 million in England may face an expanded High Value Council Tax Surcharge, with proposals under active government discussion ahead of the

Renters Rights Act sparks surge in rent guarantor use The Renters Rights Act has caused a 50% increase in rent guarantor applications within three months, as landlords adjust to new limits on upfront rent payments.

Think tank finds private rented sector continues to grow in England The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) analysis of government data shows the private rented sector in England reached over five million homes in 2025, contradicting

Labour considers tax changes targeting holiday let landlords Labour is reportedly reviewing tax treatment of holiday lets ahead of the upcoming Budget, focusing on small business rates relief and council tax avoidance by second-home owners.

LSL’s lettings and mortgage services boost half-year profits LSL, the parent company of Reeds Rains and Your Move, reported a 3% rise in group revenue to £92.3 million for the first half of 2026, driven