Stricter Tenant Checks Under Renters Rights Act

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

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Yields Hit 8.1% Across England and Wales

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

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Tenants Can Challenge Pet Refusals

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

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Banks Hike Mortgages Amid Iran Tensions

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

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Fee Introduced for Tenant Rent Appeals

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

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Scottish Renters May Get Rent-Free Period

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

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Rents Rise Slightly but Remain Below Peak

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

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Pressure on Starmer to Curb Rent Rises

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

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Rents Stabilise as Growth Falls Below Inflation

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

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Renters’ Rights Act Deadline Countdown

Landlords and letting agents across the UK now have just a month to prepare for the first stage of the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA), which comes into effect

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