News Updates

Mortgage rates rise again ahead of Bank of England decision Major UK lenders have increased mortgage rates for the second time this month, pushing borrowing costs higher ahead of the Bank of England’s upcoming base

Flats losing appeal in England’s high-demand rental areas Analysis of 15,583 high-demand rental properties across England shows a shift from flats towards houses, particularly in regions outside London. Houses now represent nearly two-thirds of sought-after

Renters Rights Act prompts landlords to reject more tenants New data reveals landlords are increasingly cautious in tenant selection following the Renters Rights Act, with many selling properties and reducing rental supply amid concerns over

Landlord Forum in Wales offers legal updates and networking A Landlord Forum will take place at Wrexham University Campus on 22 October 2026, providing private landlords and managing agents with legal updates and networking opportunities

Renters Rights Act detailed in East Midlands housing conference Bolsover council is hosting a conference on October 20 to explain the Renters Rights Act to landlords, letting agents and housing professionals, focusing on practical guidance

Company buy to let incorporations decline after years of growth New data shows a slowdown in the formation of buy to let (BTL) companies in 2026, with fewer landlords transferring existing properties into limited company

Generation Rent highlights gaps in new landlord database The new landlord database, rolling out regionally from late 2026 to autumn 2027, faces criticism from Generation Rent activists for missing key features that could aid renters

NRLA proposes inflation-adjusted Capital Gains Tax for landlords The National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has submitted a proposal to reform Capital Gains Tax (CGT) calculation, suggesting tax be levied only on real gains after inflation,

Letting agent jailed for using landlord properties in cannabis and money laundering A lettings agency owner was sentenced to over eight years in prison after running 19 cannabis factories using landlord properties, involving fraudulent tenancy

Average UK rents reach record high amid rising affordability pressures The HomeLet Rental Index for August 2026 reveals average UK rents have climbed to £1,382 monthly, marking a 4.1% increase year-on-year and intensifying affordability challenges