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Eviction rules for unpaid rent shift as landlords face strict new process
Landlords will face a far more rigid eviction system from 1 May 2026, after new government guidance confirmed how the Renters’ Rights Act will overhaul…
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Insulation failures leave landlords facing uncertainty as ECO scheme scrapped
Thousands of landlords may soon face disruption after the National Audit Office confirmed that almost all external wall insulation installed under the government’s ECO4 scheme…
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House prices hold steady as buyers return following Autumn Budget
UK house price growth slowed slightly in November, but the latest Nationwide data suggests the market remains surprisingly steady. Prices were up 0.3% month-on-month and…
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Autumn Budget clarity reignites buyer interest ahead of the 2026 market
Homebuyer confidence looks set to return in December, with new research suggesting the recent Autumn Budget has encouraged buyers back into the market. According to…
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House prices dip in the south as buyers pause before Budget tax decisions
The UK housing market has entered a two-speed phase, with southern England seeing small house price declines while more affordable regions continue to rise. The…
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Rent arrears climb as local authorities face growing tenant debt pressures
Rental arrears owed to UK local authorities have risen sharply, with new research showing a 55 percent increase since 2019. The 2025 Rental Arrears Index,…
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Capital gains tax rule change will affect landlord incorporations
A little-noticed change inside the 2025 Budget has sparked concern across the landlord community, after the government confirmed that Incorporation Relief under Section 162 TCGA…
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UK retrofit funding cut sparks concern for landlords
Landlords and retrofit providers are reacting to this week’s Budget after the government confirmed plans to scrap the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme from March…
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2% tax rise on rental income puts more pressure on landlords
Landlords are bracing for higher costs after the Autumn Budget confirmed increases to property income tax, surcharges on homes above £2 million, and no relief…
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Landlords extract record equity as confidence returns to the buy-to-let market
Landlords have withdrawn a record amount of equity from buy-to-let remortgages in the first half of the year, signalling a clear shift in confidence and…
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Landlords brace for potential Budget tax changes as retrofit debate grows
Landlords and property investors are watching tomorrows Autumn Budget closely as speculation builds around new taxes, incentives, and funding changes affecting rental income, retrofit projects,…
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Landlords accelerate notices ahead of Section 21 phase-out
Landlord Action has reported its busiest month in more than two years, after a sharp rise in landlords serving notices ahead of the Renters’ Rights…
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Renters’ Rights Act could slow rental upgrades as landlords cut improvement spending
The UK rental sector faces another challenge as new data suggests the Renters’ Rights Act may reduce planned property upgrades. Polling by August, a rental…
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Rent demand shifts as Bristol and Bolton emerge as buy-to-let hotspots
Tenant search data for 2025 suggests renters are widening their search areas, with regional cities and several coastal towns rising in popularity. The analysis, carried…
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New repair reporting tool aims to help landlords comply with Renters’ Rights Act
A new digital tool designed to help landlords meet incoming Renters’ Rights Act requirements has launched, as the sector prepares for mandatory registration, Ombudsman oversight…
