Planning refusals for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) have more than doubled over the past five years, according to new research, raising concerns about the future supply of
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Tenant Groups Push for Landlord Tax Data Sharing
Tenant groups are calling for the Government to expand the upcoming Private Rented Sector Database, arguing that it should give renters more information to challenge landlords and protect
HUGE NEWS – Section 24 Tax To Be Abolished?
A group of MPs has urged Housing Secretary Angela Rayner to reconsider the government’s decision not to introduce rent controls in England, as new research explores how different
UK House Hunting Picks Up After Summer
Home-buying activity is beginning to recover after a quieter summer, although higher mortgage rates continue to put pressure on affordability. Zoopla found that the number of people searching
Agents Raise Fees Amid Renters’ Rights Act
Letting agent fees are increasing following the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act, adding another cost for landlords already dealing with wider changes to the private rented sector.
Landlords Raise Tenant Possession Concerns
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
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