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Confused landlords face licensing penalties in Wales, says Propertymark Nearly all fixed penalty notices issued by Rent Smart Wales relate to landlords failing to register or obtain the correct licence. Propertymark warns landlords may need

Renters Rights Act linked to recent UK rent increases New government data shows UK average private rents rose by 3.7% year-on-year in July 2026, with experts attributing the increase partly to effects of the Renters

Landlords warned of contractors using fake accreditation claims Landlords and property owners are urged to verify contractors’ credentials after the Property Care Association identified over 50 companies misusing its logo to falsely claim membership and

Rental fraud cases fall but average losses per case rise sharply Reported rental fraud incidents in England and Wales have dropped by 18% over three years, yet the average financial loss per victim has increased

Propertymark data confirms rental demand far exceeds supply Propertymark’s latest data shows that rental demand continues to outpace supply significantly, with nine prospective tenants competing for every available property in June 2026, highlighting ongoing pressures

Letting agents express low confidence in tenant fraud prevention A small survey reveals that only 31% of letting agents feel confident their tenant onboarding processes effectively prevent tenancy fraud, highlighting ongoing challenges in verifying tenant

Rent rises linked to unintended effects of Renters Rights Act New government data shows average private rents in the UK increased by 3.7% over the past year, with experts attributing this rise to the consequences

Dwello Property expands with first lettings business acquisition Dwello Property, a rapidly growing lettings and property management firm based in Glasgow, has acquired Thomson Residential Ltd’s lettings business, increasing its portfolio and staff as it

HMRC to inspect high value rental properties for mansion tax HMRC valuation agents will conduct in-person visits to rental properties valued at £2 million or more to assess eligibility for the High Value Council Tax

Bolton Proposes Mandatory HMO Training for Agents and Landlords Bolton council plans to require managing agents and landlords to complete authorised HMO management training as a condition for obtaining additional licences, aiming to improve safety