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UK property hits new asking price high – Rightmove

The average asking price for UK properties listed for sale has soared to a fresh high of £377,182 – a robust 1.4% jump, or an additional £5,312, Rightmove says.
The property platform says this is the most significant April uptick in a decade

Councils team up to help landlords worried about Renters’ Rights Bill changes

Two councils have joined forces to reassure private landlords who are anxious about the impending Renters’ Rights Bill, encouraging them to seek help from them.
East and West Suffolk councils say the legislation, which they say could be law by th…

TDS sent deposit to agent no longer trading?

The Letting agent I used contacted me to inform me he was selling his business to another letting agent. He asked me what I wanted to do with the deposits being held in his TDS account.
I emailed him to let him know I wanted the deposit to be transferr…

Charity demands EPC C targets as soon as possible but landlords struggle in accessing grants and high costs

A charity claims energy efficiency standards should be raised to EPC C as soon as possible in the private rented sector, but landlords who try to access grants for improvements often face challenges.
Independent Age says older renters over 65 are more …

ModaMortgages and Accord cut buy to let mortgage rates

Specialist lender ModaMortgages has lowered its buy to let mortgage rates by up to 20 basis points across its entire portfolio.
This adjustment introduces two-year fixed rates starting at 3.39% and five-year fixed rates from 4.89%.

Landlord Strategy Alert: Act Now Before Renters’ Rights Bill Transforms the PRS

Just when we thought this year was the year we’d be able to start clawing things back (goodbye incorporation challenges and downsizing drama) the true test for landlords is yet to come.
With the Renters’ Rights Bill looming on the horizon

The landlord exodus continues, but no one in power seems to care

Another week, another set of grim headlines for the UK’s landlords, yet the national news remains eerily silent on the issue.
On Property118, three stories paint a stark picture of a private rented sector in crisis, with landlords leaving in dro…

Private rented sector is shrinking fast as landlords abandon ship

The private rented sector is shrinking as more landlords plan to exit the sector, according to a new survey.
Data by landlord organisation iHowz reveals 59% of landlords are considering leaving the market, with 88% of those planning to sell.

Transferring & Reuniting Beneficial Interest: A Legal and Commercial Reality

Thousands of UK property owners — from landlords and entrepreneurs to families managing estates — transfer the beneficial interest in their properties each year without changing the legal title. These transactions are frequently executed for practical…

Renters want to buy but struggle with costs – survey

Renters have a strong desire to buy a home for a better life, but many are stuck with rising rents and house prices, a survey reveals.
The West Brom Building Society survey found that 44% of tenants want to buy and enjoy a better quality of life.

Social landlord improves rent arrears and complaint handling after major failings

A leading social landlord says it has carried out a significant overhaul of its operations after it wrongly informed a tenant that she owed more than £10,000 in unpaid rent.
That led to the Housing Ombudsman mandating an independent evaluation of Hous…

UK commercial properties won’t hit 2030 EPC deadline until 2040

The UK’s commercial real estate market is on course to miss a critical energy performance certificate (EPC) deadline by a full decade, according to a study.
The findings by property data and technology firm Search Acumen warns that rented commerc…

Rental demand grows as tenants prepare for busy moving season

Rental activity in England is experiencing a revival with a rise in tenant interest for properties in the first three months of 2025, research reveals.
The findings from Zero Deposit point to West Sussex as the emerging frontrunner

Criminal landlords could face jail but critics warn of enforcement gaps

A landlord organisation and the Scottish Conservatives warn new proposals aimed at tackling criminal landlords must address the root of the problem.
Scottish Labour has tabled an amendment to the Scottish Housing Bill that could see landlords who illeg…

Landlords stuck in postcode lottery on anti-social behaviour support warns Propertymark

An industry body warns some local authorities do not have the resources to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB), leaving landlords and letting agents in limbo.
Propertymark argues many landlords and letting agents are “stuck in a postcode lottery” when …

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