Fears over the upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill are reportedly prompting some landlords to lease properties to asylum seekers instead of private tenants. Paul Shamplina, founder of Landlord Action, told the i newspaper that landlords are increasingly striking deals with...
The government is being urged to act over worsening County Court Bailiff delays and new policies that are leaving landlords thousands of pounds out of pocket and further depleting rental stock. New research by the High Court Enforcement Officers Association (HCEOA)...
A Labour-controlled Rotherham Council has announced plans to reintroduce selective licensing across several areas of the borough, claiming that a previous scheme helped uncover serious housing hazards and even illegal drug operations. The earlier selective licensing...
The September 2025 RICS Residential Survey indicates that subdued momentum continues to define the UK housing market, with forward-looking sentiment suggesting this generally underwhelming picture is unlikely to change materially in the coming months. Sales Market...
The Conservatives’ surprise proposal to scrap Stamp Duty altogether could, paradoxically, bring the housing market to a standstill in the run-up to the next General Election. That’s the warning from Tom Bill, head of residential research at Knight Frank, who believes...
Unite Group Hits 95% Occupancy for 2025/26 Academic Year Student accommodation owner reports solid rental growth and strong clearing period despite slight dip in sales versus last year. Unite Group, the UK’s leading student accommodation owner, manager, and developer,...
The Government has launched a major reform of the home buying and selling process, introducing mandatory qualifications for estate agents and stricter rules on the disclosure of material property information. The reforms aim to simplify transactions, improve...
Under the title "Landlord exodus hits the student market" the Telegraph is reporting on the problems being experienced in the student market. It can be seen here (subscription may be necessary) and says that for years, the student rental market was a reliable source...
HMRC has recovered a record £107 million from tax investigations into landlords in 2024/25, according to a Freedom of Information request by accountancy firm Price Bailey. While slightly higher than the previous year, the total is a significant increase from £65.4...
New research highlights a rental sector in transition, with landlords adapting to economic pressures, regulatory change, and evolving tenant expectations. Rather than chasing short-term expansion, many are prioritising long-term sustainability and portfolio...
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