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
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Renters’ Rights Act Could Backfire
The Renters’ Rights Act may be having the opposite effect to what was intended, according to estate agency Knight Frank. The legislation, introduced in May, has added pressure
Shelter Calls Tory Rental Plan “Unworkable”
Housing charity Shelter has criticised a Conservative Party proposal to restrict access to social housing for foreign nationals in England, describing the plan as “unworkable”. The Conservatives say
Budget Tax Fears Hit Housing Market
Speculation over possible tax changes in October’s Budget could be adding to the uncertainty already affecting the UK housing market, according to a leading estate agent. Jeremy Leaf,
£75k Salary Needed to Rent in London
Renting in London is becoming increasingly difficult for tenants, with new figures showing that renters now need a salary of almost £75,000 a year to afford the average
AI Fuels Rise in UK Tenancy Fraud
Landlords and letting agents are facing a growing challenge as artificial intelligence makes it easier for fraudsters to create convincing fake payslips, employment records and identities. The warning
UK Housing Market Stalls in Summer Slump
The UK housing market remained largely flat in July, with house prices showing no monthly growth as buyers continued to be cautious about borrowing costs and the wider
Capital Gains Tax Back on Landlords’ Radar
Despite there being no official government announcement confirming an increase, concerns over potential Capital Gains Tax (CGT) changes have once again become a major talking point among landlords.
Rent Increases Ease Over Summer
Average rents across the UK continued to rise in July, although the pace of growth suggests the rental market is beginning to settle as the summer period progresses.
Tax Reporting Errors Could Cost Landlords
Landlords could soon face tougher consequences for mistakes on their tax returns under proposed changes to UK tax legislation. New measures included in the Finance Bill 2027, which