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London rents reach record average amid supply squeeze London’s advertised average rent has hit £2,825 per calendar month, marking a record high. This comes alongside a 9% annual decline in rental listings and a 6%

Letting agents gain as Renters Rights Act prompts more landlord outsourcing The share of rental properties managed by letting agents has risen to 66%, driven by landlords seeking help amid the complexity of the Renters

Leading experts to guide landlords on Renters Rights Act at conference A major East Midlands housing conference on October 20 will offer landlords and letting agents detailed guidance on the Renters Rights Act 2025, featuring

Northern Ireland housing market outpaces UK with strong rental demand Northern Ireland’s property market has seen a 9.2% rise in average house prices over the past year, significantly exceeding the UK average of 2.0%. Rental

UK rents reach another record high in October 2026 The latest HomeLet Rental Index shows UK average rents rose to £1,387 in September 2026, marking a 3.3% annual increase and setting a new record. London

Landlord fined for letting flats banned from residential use in Cardiff A Cardiff landlord was ordered to pay over £3,500 after pleading guilty to multiple offences including letting flats subject to Prohibition Orders, failing to

Rising rents contrast with steep mortgage rates deterring landlords The average rent outside London has hit a record £1,418 pcm, yet rising mortgage rates are making buy-to-let investment less attractive, according to Rightmove data and

New tool launched to assist landlords with mandatory property database registration Property management platform Lendlord has introduced a new tool to help landlords in England prepare for the upcoming mandatory property database. The tool consolidates

Ethical Agent Network leadership shifts to founding members The Ethical Agent Network has undergone a leadership change, with two founding members acquiring a majority stake and assuming control of its operations and future development. Nick

Hunters agency raises over £21,500 for Nikki Waterhouse Trust Hunters staff, suppliers and local community members raised more than £21,500 for The Nikki Waterhouse Trust through several fundraising events in Yorkshire during summer 2026. Hunters