News Updates

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

Agents accused of staging inverse bidding wars to bypass Renters Rights Act Some letting agents and landlords are reportedly advertising properties at inflated rents and encouraging tenants to bid below asking price, creating “inverse bidding

Build To Rent sector promotes rental choices with annual event Love to Rent Week returns from September 28 to October 4, aiming to boost awareness of professionally managed rental homes and career opportunities in the

Landlords back buy-to-let despite tax and regulatory challenges A recent survey reveals that over half of landlords still view residential property as a solid long-term investment despite increased taxation and regulation. However, many remain cautious

UK renters spend nearly a third of income on rising rents New data from Lomond reveals UK tenants now pay an average £1,369 per month in rent, up 4.3% year-on-year, consuming nearly a third of

Portfolio landlords require coordinated management beyond traditional models Large portfolio landlords with 50 or more properties face challenges that traditional property management cannot address effectively. A more integrated, performance-focused approach is needed to oversee portfolio-wide

Accidental landlords must secure correct mortgage before letting property Many UK homeowners become accidental landlords when life changes, but renting out a property without the correct mortgage can cause serious issues. Landlords should seek lender

Generation Rent myth challenged by improving affordability data New analysis suggests that homeownership prospects for Generation Z in England are better than widely believed, with affordability ratios improving and mortgage options expanding beyond London and