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EPC deadline branded unrealistic as landlords push back
Landlords across the UK are warning that the government’s proposed energy efficiency deadlines are not only unworkable, but risk pushing parts of the rental sector…
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New build house prices outpace construction costs as demand grows
UK landlords and developers are being handed a clear-cut opportunity: the cost of new-build homes is rapidly outpacing the rise in labour and material expenses,…
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London rental market sees boost in new listings across all boroughs
London’s rental landscape is seeing a rare moment of opportunity — for both landlords and tenants — as a sharp increase in available stock brings…
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Renters’ Rights Bill moves forward as landlords seek clarity on key reforms
The Renters’ Rights Bill has completed its Committee Stage in the House of Lords and is now preparing to enter the Report Stage, marking another…
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Rents climb for fifth month as landlords prepare for busy summer
Rental prices continued their upward trend in May 2025, with the Goodlord Rental Index reporting the fifth consecutive monthly increase across England. Average monthly rents…
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House prices rise again as rural areas outperform cities
UK house prices saw a modest but meaningful lift in May 2025, with annual growth rising to 3.5%—up slightly from 3.4% in April—according to Nationwide….
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Stamp Duty reset triggers record property transaction drop in April
UK residential property transactions fell off a cliff in April 2025, plunging 64% from March and 28% year-on-year, as the return of pre-pandemic Stamp Duty…
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Brent Council blasted over housing safety failings while targeting landlords
The London Borough of Brent has been formally criticised by the Regulator of Social Housing for “serious failings” in its ability to meet basic health,…
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Landlords risk losing green mortgage deals without EPC updates
Hundreds of UK landlords who’ve invested in energy efficiency upgrades could be missing out on cheaper green mortgage deals, new research from Paragon Bank has…
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Planning shake-up aims to fast-track small developments
The government is preparing to streamline the planning process for small and mid-sized housing schemes in England, in a move designed to help deliver Labour’s…
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Thousands of landlords risk hefty fines as vital safety deadline looms
Landlords across England are being urged to review their paperwork as thousands could face fines of up to £30,000 for missing electrical safety reports. According…
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Build-to-rent completions hit record high as investor confidence grows
Investment in the UK’s Build-to-Rent (BTR) sector has rocketed in the past year, with the first quarter of 2025 alone drawing in an estimated £832…
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HMO licence approvals dip nationwide
New data from land and planning intelligence platform Searchland shows a national drop in the number of new HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) licences granted…
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Rayner’s housing ambitions falter under treasury pressure
Angela Rayner’s hopes of spearheading a transformative housebuilding plan are hanging by a thread, as the Deputy Prime Minister battles for funds to deliver the…
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Westminster dramatically expands landlord licensing scheme
Westminster City Council has voted to dramatically expand its selective licensing scheme, forcing the majority of private landlords in the borough to obtain new property…
