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Property professionals urged to take lunch break with colleagues A wellness community for men in property is encouraging agents and other professionals to pause work and share a lunch with colleagues on 23 October, promoting

LonRes to host AI webinar for letting agents on Budget day LonRes is offering a free webinar on October 28 to demonstrate how artificial intelligence can support letting agents in growing their businesses and improving

UK rents hit new record high amid regional affordability pressures The average monthly rent in the UK reached £1,387 in September 2026, marking a new record high with a 3.3% increase year on year, according

Tribunals require strong evidence before approving rent increases Recent First-tier Tribunal decisions highlight the need for landlords and letting agents to provide clear, detailed evidence when proposing rent rises, including accurate property descriptions and market

Prime rents rise amid Renters Rights Act impact on London market Prime Central London rents have increased by 1.9% year-on-year, with outer London rents up 2.9%, as landlords adjust to the Renters Rights Act and

Rogue landlord fined for letting flats banned as homes in Cardiff A landlord has been ordered to pay over £3,500 after illegally letting flats subject to prohibition orders, failing to register the property, and managing

Rents for flats and maisonettes rise faster than purchase prices across England and Wales New analysis shows rents for flats and maisonettes have increased more rapidly than their purchase prices in every English and Welsh

Third of landlords want out despite 6% rent rise in major UK cities Rents have risen 6% across the UK’s largest towns and cities since the Renters Rights Act took effect, yet around 35% of

Flood Performance Certificates to be introduced for rental properties New Flood Performance Certificates will soon provide standardised flood risk and resilience information for rental properties in England, aiming to improve awareness and encourage protective measures.

Rental property availability falls sharply across England in 2026 Rental property stock in England dropped by 12.1% in Q3 2026, continuing a trend of quarterly declines averaging 6.5% since the start of the year, according