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Letting agents warn over rising Renters’ Rights Act enforcement powers Letting agents and landlords face increased financial penalties and regulatory complexity under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, with local licensing schemes expanding and a new

Landlords raising asking rents amid Renters Rights Act changes Landlords are increasingly setting higher asking rents at the start of tenancies following the introduction of the Renters Rights Act, which restricts in-tenancy rent increases and

Government launches national landlord registration service from December The government will introduce a national landlord registration service starting in December, providing councils access to a database to identify rogue landlords and streamline rent dispute resolution

Independent agency acquired by local franchise rival in Keynsham Your Move Williams Rose, part of LSL Estate Agency Franchising, has purchased Assured Property Rentals, bringing its 250 landlord portfolio under new management and continuing a

Landlords urged to check boiler pressures before colder weather As autumn approaches, landlords are advised to check boiler pressures in their rental properties to ensure heating systems operate efficiently and avoid issues when temperatures drop.

Student rental yields strengthen in key UK university cities New analysis from Paragon Bank reveals Stoke-on-Trent leads UK student rental yields at 9.42%, with Plymouth and Liverpool following closely. The data highlights strong returns in

UK house prices fall for second consecutive month in August The average UK property price dropped by 0.2% in August, following a 0.1% decline in July, marking the first annual price decrease since November 2023

HMRC plans major tax crackdown on UK property sector HM Revenue & Customs is intensifying its compliance efforts targeting the property sector, aiming to recover up to £645 million in additional tax, a 40% increase

Eviction costs and delays set to rise as tenants challenge landlords Eviction proceedings in the UK are becoming more costly and prolonged as tenants increasingly contest eviction notices following the Renters Rights Act implementation, causing

Renters Rights Act linked to London rental supply shortage New data shows a significant reduction in rental property listings in prime London, attributed to the Renters Rights Act’s impact on landlord behaviour and lettings activity