A petition calling for a reversal of the planned abolition of Section 21 is approaching a significant milestone on the UK Parliament website. Section 21 currently allows landlords
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Labour Reveals Plan to Limit House Price Growth
Labour’s ambitious housebuilding programme is expected to slow the rate of house price growth across the UK, according to recent comments from Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook. The government
Landlords Optimistic, 24% Rethinking Future
Confidence is gradually returning to the UK’s private rented sector, according to recent research from OSB Group. The buy-to-let lender’s Landlord Leaders 2025 report shows that landlords are
Renters Rights Act: Notice Rules Updated
The government has released updated guidance for landlords on serving notice to private tenants ahead of May 1, when significant parts of the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) will
Rachel Reeves’ Tax Rise May Push Up Rents
Two-thirds of landlords planning to increase rents have identified Rachel Reeves’ recent tax rise as a significant factor influencing their decisions. In her latest Budget announcement, the Chancellor
Mandatory Register for Airbnb and Short Lets
Propertymark is advising agents to start preparing immediately for upcoming regulations affecting Airbnb-style short lets in Wales. The Welsh Government is expected to introduce a mandatory register for
Council Amnesty to Fight Tenancy Fraud
A city council has launched a major campaign to tackle social housing tenancy fraud, beginning with a temporary key amnesty that allows tenants to return properties without facing
EPC Rules Boost Heat Pump Use
Landlords in the UK may soon face increased pressure to install heat pumps if they hope to comply with the government’s EPC C targets. Rumours have emerged suggesting
Major UK Banks Raise Mortgage Rates
Following the Bank of England’s decision to hold interest rates at 3.75%, nearly all major UK lenders, apart from Halifax, have increased mortgage rates this week. Data from
Petition Opposes the Renters Rights Act
A new petition has been launched calling on the UK Government to rethink its recent changes to eviction laws and introduce stronger legal protections for landlords. The campaign