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House prices: 2026 outlook points to steady growth and stronger buyer demand
Pent-up demand and improving affordability are expected to drive a strong start to the 2026 housing market, according to Zoopla’s latest analysis – a shift…
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Renters’ Rights Act: Landlords call for clearer guidance to avoid discrimination risks
Landlord groups are urging ministers to tighten and clarify new guidance under the Renters’ Rights Act, warning that vague rules on rental discrimination could leave…
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Rent repayment rules extended in move that could hit compliant landlords
A government plan to widen Rent Repayment Orders (RROs) to 41 English councils will allow local authorities to reclaim up to 24 months of rent…
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Tenants will gain legal powers under Awaab’s Law as PRS rules tighten
Private landlords will soon face new statutory deadlines to repair damp and mould after the government confirmed that Awaab’s Law will extend to the private…
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Interest rate cut boosts landlord confidence as new tracker mortgages launched
The Bank of England has cut the base rate to 3.75%, easing mortgage pressure for landlords navigating tight margins and high operating costs. The decision,…
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PRS database plans raise fresh concerns over landlord privacy and enforcement powers
Government plans for England’s new Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database are still missing key details, particularly the ‘required information’ landlords will have to submit before…
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House prices up while rents ease, pressuring buy-to-let returns
Rents across the UK continued to rise in November, but at a slower pace, according to new ONS data that signals a cooling rental market…
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Room rent growth in Wales outstrips UK average by wide margin
New data from SpareRoom shows room rents in Wales rising almost three times faster than the UK in the past year, driven by sharp increases…
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New study shows tax breaks would unlock landlord investment
A new UK-wide survey of nearly 200 landlords by Carter Jonas shows a decisive trend: tax reliefs, not heavier rules, would do the most to…
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Landlord fines escalate to £35,000 under updated enforcement rules
New civil penalty levels released this week under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 mark a fundamental shift in enforcement risk, with fines spanning £3,000 to…
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