Rightmove has taken a more cautious view of the UK housing market after newly listed properties recorded a sharper-than-usual fall in asking prices during August. The property portal
Landlord Exodus to Continue
Council May Add 50% to Landlord Fines
Nikka Sulton
Bath & North East Somerset Council is consulting on plans to strengthen enforcement against landlords where tenants face serious housing hazards, illegal evictions, repeated breaches or licensing problems.
Rayner’s £20k Propertymark Row
Nikka Sulton
A group of tenants has protested against Housing Secretary Angela Rayner receiving £20,000 for speaking at the Propertymark One conference. The London Renters Union staged the protest by
RICS Warns Rents Will Rise as Stock Falls
Nikka Sulton
The UK rental market continues to face pressure as the supply of available homes remains limited and some landlords reduce their portfolios or leave the sector. This is
Landlord Exodus Set to Continue
Nikka Sulton
The UK rental market is continuing to face a shortage of available homes as some landlords reduce their portfolios or leave the sector altogether. The latest market snapshot
Landlord Exodus Expected to Continue
Nikka Sulton
The UK rental market continues to face a shortage of available homes, with some landlords reducing their portfolios or leaving the sector altogether. The latest market snapshot from
Rental Discrimination Targeted
Nikka Sulton
The government says the Renters’ Rights Act strengthens protections against discrimination in the private rented sector. Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook said the legislation targets both obvious and indirect
Buy-to-Let Arrears Fall as Possessions Rise
Nikka Sulton
Two sets of official figures published at the same time appear to tell conflicting stories about the private rented sector. The latest figures from UK Finance show a
Mortgage Arrears and Repossessions Fall
Nikka Sulton
The number of mortgage arrears and property repossessions in the UK fell during the second quarter of 2026, despite continued financial pressure on homeowners and landlords. Figures from
Rent Controls Threaten Landlord Numbers
Nikka Sulton
Propertymark has joined the growing debate over rent controls, warning that limiting private rents could create further problems for the UK’s already stretched rental market. The organisation, which