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Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Half of landlords plan once-a-year inspections as RRA ends fixed terms
Nearly half of landlords plan to inspect their rental properties no more than once a year after the Renters’ Rights Act replaces fixed-term tenancies with…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
PM orders investigation into mass Section 21 evictions at London block
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has ordered Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook to investigate a mass eviction scandal at a London residential block, marking a significant escalation…
Buy-to-let Property News, Tax
NRLA partners with Taxd to help landlords meet MTD deadline
The National Residential Landlords Association has partnered with HMRC-approved tax platform Taxd to help landlords comply with Making Tax Digital requirements before the 6 April…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Propertymark urges Scottish and Welsh governments to fix housing emergency
Propertymark has published housing manifestos for Scotland and Wales ahead of the 2026 elections, setting out policy demands to tackle what it describes as broken…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Tenant relationships matter most for retention as landlords and renters align
Landlords who prioritise communication and responsiveness are far more likely to retain tenants long-term, according to new research that highlights the importance of the human…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Ground rent cap could hand BTL landlords 8.7bn windfall
Buy-to-let landlords could receive an unexpected £8.7 billion windfall from the government’s planned ground rent cap, according to new analysis that suggests the policy may…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Housing demand rebounds in February with London leading recovery
Buyer demand for homes has started to recover after a subdued start to the year, with new applicant registrations rising 1.5 percent year-on-year to make…
Buy-to-let Property News, Finance
Average mortgage rates breach 5% as 472 products pulled
Average mortgage rates have breached 5 percent for the first time since last summer as lenders continue to withdraw products and reprice in response to…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Housing market confidence dips as Iran conflict spooks buyers
Buyer demand dropped sharply in February as geopolitical uncertainty and inflation concerns weighed on the housing market, according to the latest RICS UK Residential Market…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Propertymark outlines key RRA changes landlords must prepare for by 1 May
Propertymark has issued a detailed breakdown of the Renters Rights Act changes taking effect on 1 May 2026, urging landlords and agents to prepare for…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Insurer offers 50k legal cover as landlords prepare for RRA evictions
Landlords can now access up to £50,000 in legal expenses cover to pursue eviction cases under the Renters Rights Act, as the insurance market responds…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Property management sector hits 38bn as regulation drives outsourcing
The UK’s property management sector is set to reach almost £38 billion in 2026, driven by the growing regulatory burden on private landlords. Analysis by…
