UK house prices experienced a period of uncertainty in March as the housing market showed signs of slowing. This slowdown has been influenced by the ongoing conflict in
UK House Prices Fall Amid Middle East Conflict
Stricter Tenant Checks Under Renters Rights Act
Nikka Sulton
Landlords across England and Wales are gearing up to tighten their tenant selection processes as new eviction rules are set to come into force next month. The Renters
Yields Hit 8.1% Across England and Wales
Nikka Sulton
Rental yields have increased in every region across England and Wales over the past year, pushing the national average to 8.1% during the first quarter of 2026. This
Tenants Can Challenge Pet Refusals
Nikka Sulton
The government has confirmed that tenants will be able to challenge landlords in court if they believe a request to keep a pet has been unfairly refused. This
Banks Hike Mortgages Amid Iran Tensions
Nikka Sulton
Mortgage rates in the UK have climbed this week as major lenders respond to warnings from the Bank of England about the potential impact of the US-Israel conflict
Fee Introduced for Tenant Rent Appeals
Nikka Sulton
The government has confirmed a new £47 fee for tenants who wish to challenge a rent increase through the First-Tier Property Tribunal, saying the measure is designed to
Scottish Renters May Get Rent-Free Period
Nikka Sulton
Generation Rent is urging all Scottish political parties to support its manifesto pledge that private renters should receive the last two months’ rent free in cases of no-fault
Rents Rise Slightly but Remain Below Peak
Nikka Sulton
Rents across the UK have seen a modest increase for the first time in five months, though they remain below last October’s peak, according to the latest HomeLet
Pressure on Starmer to Curb Rent Rises
Nikka Sulton
Concerns are growing across the private rented sector (PRS) as rising costs faced by landlords are expected to push rents even higher in the coming months. Industry bodies
Rents Stabilise as Growth Falls Below Inflation
Nikka Sulton
The private rented sector (PRS) is showing clear signs of stabilisation, with recent figures indicating that rent increases have slowed over the past year. After a period of