Families planning summer holidays across some of Britain’s most popular tourist destinations could soon face significantly higher accommodation costs under proposed tourist tax powers backed by Labour. Regional
Labour’s Staycation Tax Warning
Government Confirms PRS Database Use
Nikka Sulton
The government has confirmed that it is working closely with local councils to support the use of information from the Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database as part of
Starmer Faces Number 10 Event Backlash
Nikka Sulton
Downing Street has hosted a reception for staff and senior figures from the housing campaign group Generation Rent, alongside other activists involved in supporting the Renters’ Rights Act.
Burnham in ‘Landlord Hypocrite’ Row
Nikka Sulton
A political row has emerged after media reports claimed that Labour leadership hopeful and Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham owns and lets out a former council flat in Kennington,
Tracker Mortgage Demand Surges
Nikka Sulton
Demand for tracker mortgages has risen sharply as more borrowers look for ways to reduce their monthly mortgage payments. Unlike fixed-rate deals, tracker mortgages move in line with
Landlord Exits Push CGT to Record High
Nikka Sulton
HMRC collected a record £16.9 billion in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) in January 2026, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Many within the property
House in Multiple Occupation: UK Definition, Licensing & Requirements (2026)
James Nicholson
A House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) is a property let to 3 or more unrelated tenants who form 2 or more households and share facilities like a kitchen,
Private Landlord Stress in 2026
Nikka Sulton
Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK has once again brought workplace stress and burnout into focus, but one group that is often left out of this conversation
What Replaces Section 21 No-Fault Evictions?
Nikka Sulton
The abolition of Section 21 is set to become one of the biggest changes the private rented sector has seen in decades. From 1 May 2026, landlords in
EPC C Targets Drive Landlords Out
Nikka Sulton
The government’s latest push to improve energy efficiency standards in the private rented sector is creating growing uncertainty for landlords across the UK. New research from Goodlord suggests