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Record number of long-term vacant homes raises concerns for landlords England currently has over 300,000 homes vacant for more than six months, with London and Birmingham showing significant concentrations. This growing stock of long-term empty

Fewer landlords report rental arrears in latest research Landlord Trends data reveals rental arrears have declined to 26%, the lowest since records began, with larger portfolio landlords still more affected. Tenant surveys show most manage

Significant rise in rental dispute cases at property tribunals Tribunal hearings related to rental disputes in England have surged by 24% in the year to June 2026, with a sharp 56% rise in the second

Council imposes £13,090 fine on landlord under new Renters Rights Act powers Bristol City Council has issued a £13,090 civil penalty to a portfolio landlord for failing to licence a house in multiple occupation (HMO),

Council investigates 30 landlords with potential hefty fines under Renters Rights Act Southampton City Council is probing 30 landlords for possible breaches and plans to issue significant fines, some starting at £17,000, using new enforcement

Thousands of tenanted properties currently listed for sale in England Over 8,500 homes with tenants in situ are on the market across England, representing nearly 2% of all properties listed for sale. This trend varies

Landlord registration database launched to improve rental transparency The government has introduced a new private landlord registration database, requiring landlords to register their properties and provide key tenancy details regionally by set deadlines. The database

Corbyn leads renewed call for rent controls in private rental sector Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has spearheaded a protest in London demanding the government introduce rent controls for private and future council housing amid

NRLA responds cautiously to new landlord registration database plans The government is introducing a private rental database requiring landlords to register properties and provide compliance details regionally by set deadlines. The NRLA has expressed concerns

Expert warns Commonhold reform risks ignoring core leasehold issues Brett Williams, a property management expert with over 35 years’ experience, has cautioned that replacing leasehold with Commonhold may not resolve the underlying problems in property