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
Shelter Welcomes Database
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
England Short-Lets to Face New Register
Nikka Sulton
Landlords and operators of short-term holiday accommodation in England will be required to register their properties under a new mandatory scheme from March next year. The registration date
Over a Quarter of Landlords Selling
Nikka Sulton
A combination of new legislation, rising operating costs and growing criticism of landlords is putting increasing pressure on the private rented sector, with more landlords considering whether to
Green Deputy Leader Linked to Rentals
Nikka Sulton
Green Party deputy leader Mothin Ali has been linked to two buy-to-let properties in Leeds, despite the party’s policy calling for a major reduction in private landlordism. Ali
Digital Possession Service Goes Live
Nikka Sulton
The government is set to launch a pilot digital possession service this month, marking the first step towards modernising how county court possession claims are handled in England
UK House Prices Fall Into Annual Decline
Nikka Sulton
Average UK house prices have recorded their first annual decline in almost three years, with rising borrowing costs and continued affordability pressures weighing on the housing market. According