News Updates

Married landlords fined for illegal eviction and tenant harassment A married couple in Lewisham has been ordered to pay nearly £18,000 following prosecution for illegally evicting and harassing a tenant. The case highlights ongoing enforcement

Landlord expenses rise sharply outpacing rental income growth HMRC data analysis reveals that landlord expenses in England have increased significantly faster than rental income over the past five years, with costs now consuming nearly 59%

Rent tribunal cases surge as tenants challenge rent increases Since the Renters’ Rights Act came into force this year, rent tribunal cases have risen sharply, with tenants initiating most disputes. Tribunal decisions on market rent

Letting agents face new benchmarking service to assess efficiency A new diagnostic benchmarking service, The Property Agency Benchmark, has been launched to evaluate the operational efficiency of letting, estate, and block management agencies across the

Regional lettings firm Henry Adams acquired by corporate group LRG LRG is set to complete the acquisition of Henry Adams’ sales, lettings and holiday cottages businesses on 1 September. The deal retains the Henry Adams

Small-scale landlords declining as professional investors rise A shift is underway in the UK private rented sector as small-scale, often amateur landlords gradually exit, replaced by younger, more business-oriented investors building diverse property portfolios. John

Letting agents raise fees following Renters Rights Act changes Since the Renters Rights Act came into force in May 2026, nearly a quarter of letting agents have increased their fees to landlords, while compliance demands

Company ownership rises in UK buy-to-let sector New data shows 45.1% of UK buy-to-let properties are owned by companies, with corporate ownership dominating portfolios of 11 or more properties. Private ownership remains prevalent among smaller

Safeagent calls for tougher action against rogue letting agents Safeagent has urged stronger enforcement of laws targeting rogue letting agents following a BBC investigation into a firm accused of withholding tenant deposits and failing landlords

Spicerhaart invests £1.7m in five-year property management tech upgrade Spicerhaart has launched a new property management platform after a £1.7 million investment over five years, aiming to support landlords and agents with compliance amid evolving