by Matthew Dean | Jan 4, 2026 | Open News
Two thirds of landlords are planning to invest in their portfolio, despite the uncertainty surrounding the private rental sector. That’s the result of a survey by property management and finance platform Lendlord. It claims 66% of landlords are planning ‘growth...
by Matthew Dean | Jan 4, 2026 | Open News
National Housing Union for Tenants to launch in 2026. Campaigners are preparing to launch a national housing union this year, saying it will give social and private renters, and leaseholders, the strength to challenge poor conditions and rising rents. Suzanne Muna,...
by Matthew Dean | Jan 4, 2026 | Open News
A landlord has been banned from renting out residential properties for two years following a ruling by a tribunal. Durham County Council said it applied for the banning order after Kamran Adil repeatedly put vulnerable tenants at risk by failing to ensure minimum...
by Matthew Dean | Jan 4, 2026 | Open News
Havering Council is to launch new extended selective and additional licensing schemes in March – and is hiking fees for both. The London borough is replacing its selective scheme which ends in January and only covered Brooklands and Romford Town wards. The new...
by Matthew Dean | Jan 3, 2026 | Open News
In a recent published article, the Telegraph warns that New Zealand and Portugal are rowing back on tough landlord policies after seeing buy-to-let investors exit the market – a move experts say offers a stark warning for the UK as Labour pushes ahead with its...
