Rising private rents are being identified by the government as one of several factors contributing to homelessness and rough sleeping across England. Homelessness Minister Florence Eshalomi said poverty,
Rising Rents Fuel Rough Sleeping
1.5m Homes Pledge Falls Short
Nikka Sulton
The government has acknowledged that its ambition to deliver 1.5 million new homes in England before the next general election is now facing a significant challenge. Housing Secretary
Rents Expected to Rise Faster by Year-End
Nikka Sulton
Rents across the UK could increase more quickly during the remainder of 2026, with annual growth forecast to reach between 4% and 5% by the end of the
8,553 Tenanted Homes Up for Sale
Nikka Sulton
More than 8,500 properties currently being marketed for sale across England already have tenants living in them, according to analysis from The Letting Partnership. The research identified 8,553
Rents Set to Rise Further
Nikka Sulton
UK rents could continue rising as strong tenant demand meets a limited supply of available rental properties, according to the latest market assessment from the Royal Institution of
Shelter Welcomes Database
Nikka Sulton
Tenant campaign groups have welcomed the government’s new private rental database, describing it as a potential step towards greater transparency and accountability in the private rented sector. Generation
Mortgage Rates Set to Rise Again
Nikka Sulton
UK mortgage rates could be heading higher again as lenders respond to rising wholesale borrowing costs and growing uncertainty over the Bank of England’s next interest-rate decision. Mortgage
HMRC Plans Major Property Tax Clampdown
Nikka Sulton
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is increasing its focus on the property sector, with the potential tax at stake for major real estate businesses rising sharply over the
Private Rental Register Launched
Nikka Sulton
The government has revealed further details of its new national registration system for private landlords, which is set to begin rolling out across England from December 2026. The
Average Landlord Earns £90,000 in Rent
Nikka Sulton
The typical UK landlord portfolio is now generating almost £90,000 a year in gross rental income, according to new figures from Rushbrook. The estimated annual income has increased