Registering rental properties as soon as possible may seem like a sensible way to get ahead of the new requirements. However, landlords should consider how the proposed renewal
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500,000 More Rental Households by 2035
England’s private rented sector is expected to grow by around 500,000 households over the next decade, according to government projections published as part of its impact assessment on
Awaab’s Law May Drive Landlords Out of PRS
The government has acknowledged that extending Awaab’s Law to the private rented sector (PRS) could increase costs for landlords, with some potentially choosing to leave the market as
Residential Starts Fall 33% Year on Year
Residential construction activity continued to weaken in the third quarter of 2026, with project starts falling by 8% compared with the previous three months and 33% year on
39.5% of London Flats Sell at a Loss
Almost four in ten London flats sold in 2025/26 after being owned for five to ten years fetched less than their previous purchase price. The findings come from
Tory Chief Says Renters’ Rights Act ‘Has to Go’
Shadow Housing Secretary Katie Lam has spoken in favour of scrapping the Renters’ Rights Act, although the Conservatives have since clarified that removing the legislation is not official
Call to Scrap Landlord Licensing Database
Local landlord licensing schemes should be reviewed and potentially scrapped once England’s national landlord database is fully up and running, according to Propertymark. Selective licensing can cost landlords
UK House Prices Flatline as Mortgage Costs Bit
UK house prices remained unchanged in September as higher mortgage costs and continued economic uncertainty put pressure on the housing market. The average UK property price stood at
Rental Stock Falls 42% in Q3
The number of homes available to rent across England fell by more than 15,500 in the third quarter, with some areas recording rental stock declines of more than
Landlord Database Fees to Raise £325m
A new government database for England’s private rented sector could generate more than £325 million a year in fees paid by landlords, according to the National Residential Landlords