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Increase in Non-Compliant Landlord Accusations

Recent times have seen a notable increase in media coverage focusing on disputes between landlords and tenants, particularly highlighting issues such as damp and mould....

10/04/2024

Soaring Tenancy Fraud Uncovered in New Study

New analysis reveals a shocking 140% surge in tenancy fraud, casting a spotlight on the growing challenge of deceit in the rental market. With over...

09/04/2024

Top 10 Landlord Investment Hotspots for 2023

Paragon Bank’s latest analysis casts a spotlight on the prime locations for buy-to-let investments, particularly for portfolio landlords holding four or more properties. The study,...

09/04/2024

Propertymark Calls for Innovative Solutions to Enhance UK Housing Supply

Propertymark has stepped forward with recommendations urging the UK Government to diversify its approach to increasing the nation’s housing supply, particularly for potential homeowners. Amid...

09/04/2024

March Sees Dip in House Prices

Halifax has published its house price index for March, which witnessed a 1% drop in average house prices, following a sustained five-month period of increases....

05/04/2024

Ordnance Survey Unveils Advanced Mapping Data Boosting Property Insights

Ordnance Survey (OS) has introduced a suite of new data enhancements to its OS National Geographic Database (NGD) Buildings data, marking a significant advancement in...

05/04/2024

Landlords to Face 10% Hike in Court Eviction Fees

Landlords looking to repossess properties through legal action are set to encounter a significant increase in court fees, as newly confirmed by the Ministry of...

04/04/2024

Landlords Show Growing Interest in Energy Efficiency, Despite Government Delays

Recent research conducted by The Mortgage Lender (TML) has unveiled that energy efficiency is increasingly becoming a key factor for landlords when considering new investments...

04/04/2024

Study Reveals Enhanced Tenant Protections Unlikely to Deter Landlord Engagement in Rental Market

Recent research from the Social Market Foundation (SMF) think tank has revealed that enhanced protections for renters, including the prohibition of ‘no fault’ evictions, are...

03/04/2024

Scrutiny Intensifies Over Council HMO and Selective Licensing Schemes

A new investigative report spearheaded by industry expert Kate Faulkner and compliance platform Yuno has cast a spotlight on the efficacy and equity of property...

03/04/2024

Rental demand climbs in Q1 with almost a third of all homes listed being snapped up

As the first quarter of 2024 unfolds, the rental sector witnesses a notable resurgence in tenant demand, signalling a robust start to the year for...

02/04/2024

House Prices Experience Mixed Fortunes: Modest Growth and Regional Disparities Emerge in Early 2024

The housing market presents a complex scenario in the early months of 2024, characterised by slight growth amidst ongoing financial pressures. March saw a minor...

02/04/2024

Brent to Enforce Landlord Licensing Next Week

In a move aimed at enhancing the living conditions for private renters, Brent, a borough in northwest London, is set to implement a comprehensive landlord...

27/03/2024

Rental Market Faces Unprecedented Increase: Costs Up by 46% in a Decade

In the last ten years, the UK’s rental market has witnessed a dramatic upsurge in prices, highlighting the intense demand and supply imbalance faced by...

27/03/2024

Landlords and Property Managers Fined £15,000 for Licensing Violations

In Haringey, managing agents have been handed a hefty £15,000 fine for failing to secure the necessary license for a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)...

26/03/2024

Lenders Update Buy-to-Let Mortgage Options with Rate Reductions and Enhanced Support

Enhancements in Mortgage Options The Mortgage Works (TMW) has announced a strategic reduction in rates across a selection of its buy-to-let and limited company mortgage...

26/03/2024

Landlords’ Major Economic and Social Contribution Highlighted in New Report

A collaborative report by leading figures in the UK’s trade, lending, and advisory sectors has spotlighted the significant economic and societal impact of the private...

21/03/2024

Landlord Concerns Escalate Over Upcoming Rental Legislation Changes

A recent survey conducted by Propertymark highlights significant apprehension among landlords regarding upcoming changes in rental legislation. The study indicates a widespread concern over the...

21/03/2024

House Prices Show Early 2024 Uptick Within Varied Market Dynamics

The UK’s housing market has shown early signs of recovery in January, with a mixture of falling and rising house prices across the nation, alongside...

20/03/2024

London Letting Agency Ordered to Refund Tenant’s Deposit After Dispute

Cedar Estates, a letting agency located in West Hampstead, North London, has been ordered by the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) to refund a significant portion...

19/03/2024

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Labour considers forcing landlords to approve broadband installation requests

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

20/03/2025

Labour considers forcing landlords to approve broadband installation requests

The Government is considering introducing new legislation that would compel landlords to allow tenants to install fibre broadband in rental properties. The proposal, which stems…

House price growth across the UK has slowed sharply to just 1.3% annually.

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

19/03/2025

Bigger homes driving house price growth as flats lag behind, according to Halifax

Demand for larger homes has been the driving force behind UK property price increases over the past year, according to new research from Halifax. Easing…

Rent growth forecast to rise 12% as market normalises, says Savills

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

18/03/2025

Rentflation hits young tenants hard, but landlords face increasing pressure

New research from Barclays has revealed that ‘rentflation’ has cost young tenants an extra £1,616 over the past year, highlighting the ongoing strain on renters…

Landlords urged to review insurance policies to avoid costly claims

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

17/03/2025

Landlords urged to review insurance policies to avoid costly claims

Landlords and agents are being urged to review their insurance policies to avoid unexpected claim rejections, warns Michael Sears, NAEA Propertymark Commercial Panel Board Member….

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

14/03/2025

Scottish landlords welcome end of rent cap as market pressures mount

Landlords in Scotland are preparing for the end of the temporary rent cap on 1 April, which many say has unfairly restricted their ability to…

Private rent pressures grow with affordability gap across UK regions

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

13/03/2025

Market resilience despite slowing sales activity

Sales activity in the housing market softened slightly in February 2025, with new buyer enquiries and agreed sales turning mildly negative, according to the latest…

The Mortgage Works streamlines landlord lending with new limited company DIP

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

13/03/2025

UK House prices continue upward trend with full year of growth

The UK property market ended 2024 on a strong note, with house prices recording a 3% annual increase, according to the latest Property Market Index…

Benefits change threatens more financial strain for landlords

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

12/03/2025

Benefits change threatens more financial strain for landlords

Landlords across the UK are bracing for financial pressure as upcoming changes to benefit rules could make it harder to recover rent arrears from tenants…

UK house prices rose by 3.9% in the year to May 2025.

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

12/03/2025

Salford tops list of UK house price growth hotspots over the past decade

Salford has recorded the UK’s highest increase in average house prices over the past 10 years, with property values soaring by over 106%, new analysis…

Ministers hold line on pet deposits despite landlord pressure.

Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation

11/03/2025

Landlords face pressure as pet-friendly rental properties remain scarce

Less than one in ten rental properties in the UK are currently pet-friendly, despite upcoming regulatory changes that could make it harder for landlords to…

Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation

11/03/2025

Landlords face winter eviction ban proposal in Scotland

A Scottish Green Party politician has proposed a permanent ban on winter evictions in Scotland, raising concerns among landlords about the potential impact on the…

London boroughs call for stricter controls on holiday lets

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

11/03/2025

Khan seeks £10bn investment to boost affordable housing and transport in London

Labour Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is heading to Cannes in the south of France to promote a £10 billion investment drive aimed at delivering…

Landlords offered five-year full rent deals to house asylum seekers

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

10/03/2025

Rental arrears disputes hit highest level in five years

Disputes over rent arrears now account for more than one in five cases in the UK rental market, according to new research by leading lettings…

Crisis plans to buy over 1,000 homes across London and Newcastle to house people experiencing homelessness.

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

07/03/2025

Landlords leaving rental market linked to rising homelessness, warns council

Ashford Borough Council has issued a stark warning that landlords selling up is directly contributing to a rise in homelessness. The council’s data shows that…

Buy-to-let Property News, Market

07/03/2025

House prices hold firm as UK market defies uncertainty

The UK property market remains strong as new data from Halifax reveals that house prices have risen by 2.9% over the past year, defying economic…

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