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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 …

The housing market has shifted since Covid as buying trends reverse

Five years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Great Britain’s property landscape has undergone a huge transformation, according to an analysis by Rightmove.
It says that there has been a stark reversal of trends that saw cities and coastal…

Capital Letters will cease operating by the end of 2025

London’s not-for-profit organisation for helping find homes to rent for homeless people, Capital Letters, has announced it will shut down by the end of 2025.
Among the issues are London’s landlords selling up and those who did rent at Local…

Paragon, YBS and MT Finance unveil new BTL mortgage offers

Paragon Bank, YBS Commercial Mortgages and MT Finance have rolled out updates to their mortgage and finance offerings, providing greater borrowing capacity and reduced costs.
Paragon has introduced a fresh range of buy to let mortgages at up to 80% loa…

One in 10 renters with children say they face rental discrimination

One in 10 parents who rent their homes report feeling discriminated against when searching for new accommodation simply because they have children, a study by FCC Paragon highlights.
The lettings solutions provider says that the Renters’ Rights B…

Rental demand surges while house prices stabilise – RICS

There has been a big rise in tenant demand with a strong showing of RICS’ members saying so – but there are fewer landlords offering homes.
Its UK Residential Property report for March highlights that this growth is the first since October …

Room rents fall in big cities as commuter towns see surge in demand

Room rents drop in London and Birmingham as renters move to commuter hotspots, according to new data.
Flat-sharing website SpareRoom reveals that Solihull and Smethwick have seen a surge in demand for rooms, as Birmingham rents fall for the fourth cons…

Molo cuts BTL mortgage rates and YBS wins top award

Molo Finance has lowered its buy to let (BTL) mortgage rates, offering fresh opportunities for landlords.
It has announced immediate cuts to its BTL rates, with two-year fixed rates now starting at 3.03% — a reduction of 10 basis points — and five-yea…

UK’s prime coastal property investment hotspots revealed

As the appetite for seaside homes in the UK continues to rise, investors are increasingly balancing lucrative returns against rising climate threats, one firm says.
Insurance firm Pikl says that with increasing property prices and affordability concern…

House prices rise for third consecutive month as data suggests a steady decline in negativity

The housing market could be heading for a summer boost, as house prices record a third consecutive month of growth, according to new data.
According to the latest e.surv House Price Index, the average sale price of homes in England and Wales rose by a…

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