by Matthew Dean | Jan 11, 2026 | Open News
Landlords paying £millions for Council Licensing It is a complex time to be a landlord or a letting agent. As we enter 2026, the regulatory landscape is shifting from a series of local administrative hurdles into a high-stakes, national compliance environment. The...
by Matthew Dean | Jan 5, 2026 | Open News
The government has confirmed that local selective licensing schemes will remain in place even after the launch of the Private Rented Sector Database under the Renters’ Rights Act, scheduled for 2027. While some observers warned that the mandatory database might make...
by Matthew Dean | Jan 5, 2026 | Open News
I draw your attention to an excellent article in Property118 regarding the potential problems of unpaid rent under the Renters’ Rights Act, especially for students. The whole article can be seen here, and in summary explains that the new rules under the Renters’...
by Matthew Dean | Jan 5, 2026 | Open News
UK house price growth slowed sharply at the end of 2025, with annual growth easing to 0.6% in December, down from 1.8% in November, according to Nationwide. Prices also fell 0.4% month-on-month on a seasonally adjusted basis, marking the weakest annual growth since...
by Matthew Dean | Jan 4, 2026 | Open News
Costly Landlord Mistakes Revealed It is fascinating (and a bit sobering) to see how the “hidden” costs of property management are catching up with even experienced investors. A survey, commissioned by Together and conducted by Censuswide, highlights that...
