Propertymark is advising agents to start preparing immediately for upcoming regulations affecting Airbnb-style short lets in Wales. The Welsh Government is expected to introduce a mandatory register for
Mandatory Register for Airbnb and Short Lets
Council Amnesty to Fight Tenancy Fraud
Nikka Sulton
A city council has launched a major campaign to tackle social housing tenancy fraud, beginning with a temporary key amnesty that allows tenants to return properties without facing
EPC Rules Boost Heat Pump Use
Nikka Sulton
Will Installing a Heat Pump Increase My EPC Rating? (UK 2026 Guide) Short answer: in most UK homes, yes — installing an air-source heat pump in place of
Major UK Banks Raise Mortgage Rates
Nikka Sulton
Following the Bank of England’s decision to hold interest rates at 3.75%, nearly all major UK lenders, apart from Halifax, have increased mortgage rates this week. Data from
Petition Opposes the Renters Rights Act
Nikka Sulton
A new petition has been launched calling on the UK Government to rethink its recent changes to eviction laws and introduce stronger legal protections for landlords. The campaign
Average UK Home Price Tops £300,000
Nikka Sulton
Average UK house prices have moved above the £300,000 mark for the first time on record, according to the latest figures from mortgage lender Halifax, signalling a steady
Bank of England Maintains Base Rate at 3.75%
Nikka Sulton
The Bank of England has chosen to hold its base interest rate steady at 3.75%, a decision that had been widely anticipated by economists and financial markets. The
Rising Supply Weighs on House Prices
Nikka Sulton
Asking rents across the UK are continuing to fall, placing renewed pressure on house prices as the housing market enters 2026 on a weaker footing, according to the
Green Party Demands Rent Controls
Nikka Sulton
The Green Party leader has called for stronger measures to curb rental costs, arguing that landlords often have the freedom to set high rents with little oversight. Zach
Shelter CEO Urges Collaboration with Landlords
Nikka Sulton
Shelter’s new chief executive, Sarah Elliott, has signalled a willingness to engage with private landlords as part of a broader effort to tackle the UK’s ongoing housing crisis.