One in four landlords say they have struggled to regain possession of their properties from problem tenants, according to a Goodlord survey of almost 250 landlords. The survey
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Buyer Demand Dips as Rental Competition Rises
Buyer registrations fell to an average of 55 per branch in June, while rental demand remained strong at around nine applicants for every available property, according to Propertymark’s
Stamp Duty Defies Housing Slowdown
Stamp Duty receipts have remained relatively strong in 2026, despite signs that the UK housing market has cooled. HMRC collected an average of £1.108 billion per month during
Landlords Lose 73% of Rent Tribunal Cases
New research shows that landlords are losing the majority of rent dispute cases brought before property tribunals, with tenants often securing lower rents than those originally proposed. Analysis
HMRC to Inspect High-Value Rental Properties
HMRC valuation teams are expected to visit high-value properties in England as the government prepares to introduce the High Value Council Tax Surcharge, commonly referred to as the
£400k Needed to Rent in Retirement
Britain’s so-called Generation Rent may not be disappearing. Instead, some of those who have spent years renting could simply be getting older, raising important questions about whether the
Bank Says Buy-to-Let Market Remains Strong
Despite continued concerns about rising costs, tax changes and new regulations, the buy-to-let sector appears to be performing better than some recent headlines suggest. New research from Paragon
1,000 Judges Needed for Rent Reforms
The government says around 1,000 new judges and tribunal members will be needed to deal with the expected increase in housing cases following the introduction of the Renters’
UK Inflation Rises to 2.9% as Gas Prices Soar
UK inflation has risen to 2.9% as higher energy prices put renewed pressure on household finances and move inflation further away from the Bank of England’s 2% target.
Council Warns Rent Rise
Bolton Council is introducing a new licensing scheme for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), with the aim of improving safety, property conditions and management standards across the private