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Rental growth accelerates for tenth consecutive month in UK Newly agreed rents across Great Britain rose by 2.7% over the last year to September, marking the fastest annual rental growth since November 2024, according to

Think tank warns against Capital Gains Tax increase for landlords The Centre for Policy Studies has cautioned Chancellor John Healey about raising Capital Gains Tax rates, suggesting such a move could reduce government revenue and

Most landlords unaware of mandatory rental sector database A recent survey reveals a significant lack of awareness among landlords about the new mandatory private rental sector database and landlord ombudsman, which all landlords in England

Housing Benefit freeze leaves a million tenants struggling with rent Citizens Advice warns that over a million private renters on housing benefit face a significant shortfall due to the Local Housing Allowance freeze amid rising

Investor sell-off intensifies as landlords list portfolios for sale Property management firm Rushbrook reports nearly £1.4 billion worth of rental portfolios are currently on the market across England, signalling a growing trend of landlords exiting

Letting agents warned AI adoption is essential to stay competitive Former ARLA president Sally Lawson has cautioned letting agents that ignoring artificial intelligence tools risks falling behind. She emphasises AI’s role in reducing administrative burdens,

Annual rental growth accelerates across Great Britain in September New data from Hamptons reveals that rental growth on newly agreed tenancies in Great Britain rose by 2.7% over the past year, marking the fastest increase

Software chief questions effectiveness of new rental database for landlords The Private Rented Sector Database will launch in December with a £65 annual fee per property, but a leading software executive doubts it will effectively

AI emerges as leading fraud risk for UK letting agents A recent survey reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) is now viewed as the biggest financial fraud threat facing letting agents in the UK private rental

NRLA calls for Capital Gains Tax reform to boost rental housing supply The National Residential Landlords Association urges fundamental Capital Gains Tax reforms ahead of the Budget to support long-term investment in rental properties and