by peter littlewood | Nov 20, 2025 | Open News
From 2 February 2026, all landlords in Brent renting out houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) will be required by law to hold a licence. The new Additional HMO Licensing Scheme applies to smaller HMOs with three or four tenants from different households, while larger...
by peter littlewood | Nov 20, 2025 | Open News
The West Midlands Mayor, Richard Parker, is urging landlords to get ready ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act coming into effect on 1 May 2026. He warns that councils will use new powers to improve housing standards, support responsible landlords, and crack down on rogue...
by peter littlewood | Nov 20, 2025 | Open News
Research from Pegasus Insight shows deep anxiety among buy-to-let landlords ahead of next Wednesday’s Budget, with fears that new taxes could accelerate exits from the Private Rented Sector. Key findings from the Q3 2025 Landlord Trends report: 81% of landlords are...
by peter littlewood | Nov 20, 2025 | Open News
Research by Dwelly shows 57% of landlords feel unprepared for the upcoming Renters’ Rights Act, with many expecting letting agents to take the lead on compliance. Only 15% consider themselves very well prepared, while 7% admit they are not prepared at all. Key...
by peter littlewood | Nov 20, 2025 | Open News
Grainger plc, the UK’s largest residential REIT and a leader in the build-to-rent sector, has reported excellent results for the year ending 30 September 2025. Net rental income: up 12% Occupancy: high at 98.1% Like-for-like rental growth: 4.1% per annum over the past...
