by Matthew Dean | Apr 7, 2026 | Open News
Rental inflation remained subdued across England during March, according to the latest index from Goodlord. The average cost of a rental property in England in March 2026 was £1,212. This is a 2.4% increase on prices recorded twelve months ago (March 2025), when...
by Matthew Dean | Apr 7, 2026 | Open News
Most landlords intend to introduce a more stringent tenant selection process to counter the tougher eviction rules coming next month. Paragon’s survey of 500 landlords found that 69% will introduce more in-depth checks for prospective tenants to reduce their risk of...
by Matthew Dean | Apr 7, 2026 | Open News
Fewer landlords are actively selling up than last autumn, but a big chunk is still exiting or weighing up leaving the sector, research reveals. According to lettings platform Goodlord, 72% of landlords are neither buying nor selling. Instead, activity has stalled as...
by Matthew Dean | Apr 7, 2026 | Open News
The government has claimed it “wants to ensure justice is protected for all” after announcing a £47 fee for tenants challenging a rent increase through the first-tier property tribunal. In a written question, Justice Minister Sarah Sackman confirmed that the...
by Matthew Dean | Apr 7, 2026 | Open News
The government has admitted it has not carried out an impact assessment for tenants challenging pet refusals ahead of the Ombudsman coming into effect. However, in response to a written question, Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook confirmed that tenants will be...
