Advertised rents across Greater London increased by 7.6% in October compared with the same month last year, reaching an average of £2,401. This marks the sixth consecutive month
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Towns With the Most Affordable Homes
Buying a home remains a challenge for many households across Britain, but new research from Zoopla has identified 36 towns where a typical property costs less than twice
Landlords Favour Self-Management
More landlords are considering managing their rental properties themselves as growing compliance demands and rising letting agent fees prompt them to review their arrangements. According to August’s Landlord
Landlords Keep Just £39.75 per £100 in Rent
New research has highlighted the increasing financial pressures facing buy-to-let landlords, revealing that property investors paying basic-rate income tax could be left with less than 40% of their
Possession Claims Rise 6% Amid Rent Arrears
Landlord possession claims in England and Wales increased by 6% between April and June 2026, with 23,635 cases brought before the courts. The latest Ministry of Justice figures
Landlords Must Collect Visitor Levy
Landlords who rent out properties through Airbnb and other short-term accommodation platforms will be responsible for collecting the proposed Visitor Levy under new legislation introduced in the House
Rents Rise 5% as Void Periods Lengthen
Landlords are taking longer to find new tenants, with the average time properties remain empty between tenancies increasing by eight days in October. This comes despite annual rental
House Prices Hit Three-Year Low
UK house prices fell by 0.6% in October, taking the average property value down to £296,285. The latest figures from the Lloyds Bank index, previously known as the
Landlords Face £30,000 EPC Fines
The Government has announced plans to introduce fines of up to £30,000 for landlords who fail to meet energy efficiency standards. It has also confirmed that privately rented
Rent Rise Fails to Offset Landlord Tax
The Housing Minister has told MPs that the latest increase in tax on rental income is unlikely to have a significant effect on rents. However, the Office for