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Letting agents issue guidance on managing heat risks in rental properties Letting agents from the Lomond group have issued new guidance for landlords and tenants to manage risks posed by the ongoing heatwave, highlighting challenges

Millions of workers report anxiety over housing costs Research by Shelter and HSBC UK reveals 40% of workers suffer sleepless nights due to housing costs, with over half feeling anxious about affordability in the past

New CEO appointed to lead tenancy deposit dispute service The Dispute Service (TDS), a government-approved organisation handling tenancy deposit protection and landlord-tenant disputes, will have a new chief executive following the retirement of its current

Section 21 evictions disproportionately affect Black households in UK rental sector Activists claim Black households face twice the risk of homelessness from Section 21 evictions compared to white renters, highlighting ongoing racial disparities in the

Landlords advised on managing risks from extreme heat in rental homes As the UK experiences a third heatwave this summer, lettings agencies have issued guidance to landlords and tenants on managing the impact of extreme

Welsh Government prioritises tenants’ rights with new legislation plans The new Welsh Government under First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has announced plans to introduce legislation strengthening private tenants’ rights, aiming to improve housing affordability and

Landlord exits highest in London and South East amid rising costs Data reveals landlords are leaving the private rental sector most in London and the South East, driven by high property prices, lower yields and

Brighton & Hove expands selective licensing to improve rental housing Brighton & Hove council is extending its selective licensing scheme to cover more wards, aiming to enhance private rental housing conditions and support responsible landlords

Labour politician criticises HMOs as state-funded investor profits A Labour councillor has condemned Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) as a “state-financed cash machine” for investors amid growing political and local authority scrutiny of the sector

Rental yield gap between North and South England narrows in 2026 Recent data from Fleet Mortgages reveals the traditional disparity in rental yields between northern and southern England has decreased, reflecting a maturing rental market