Industry News

Leaders Romans Group (LRG) has completed the acquisition of three major property businesses: Stirling Ackroyd, Alexander & Co, and Peter Ball. The acquired businesses operate across London, Surrey, Oxfordshire, and Gloucestershire, adding significant growth to the...

Budget cuts have resulted in local councils inspecting only about half of all reports of damp and mould they receive regarding the private rented sector (PRS), according to an analysis by The Guardian. In 2021-22, English local authorities inspected 11,897 homes for...

The Guardian has reported that the housing ombudsman in England, Richard Blakeway, has called for an independent royal commission to "reimagine the future of social housing" and re-establish the link between housing and health. Blakeway, who handles tenants'...

Propertymark, a UK professional body for property experts, has called on the government to extend qualifications applicable to property managers in the social rented sector to those in the private rented sector.  The article can be read here and says that the move...

The Telegraph has run an article on what you need to consider before renting out a room in your house.  Whilst meant for resident landlords, many apply to a standard let as well. The article can be read here (subscription may be necessary) and discusses the number of...

A new survey by digital mortgage lender Molo reveals the top worries for UK landlords in 2024, with a focus on rising costs and the impact of the cost of living crisis. Here are the top five landlord worries and expert guidance on handling them: Mortgage Payments and...

Several proposed amendments to the Renters' (Reform) Bill, aimed at providing more protection for private rented sector (PRS) landlords, have gained the support of Neil Cobbold, Managing Director of PayProp UK. Cobbold emphasizes the need for the legislation to strike...

Arbuthnot Latham have put together their advice for luxury property owners, offering you a set of expert financial strategies designed to elevate its value and appeal. In an ever-evolving market, where the intersection of finance and real estate is paramount. The...

In an interview with Property118, Gina Peters, the head of landlord and tenant at law firm Dutton Gregory, says many landlords of all ages are leaving the market due to various factors, including the impending abolition of Section 21. The article can be read in full...

MPs on the all-party Health and Social Care Committee are urging the government to take urgent action to protect tenants living in poor-quality private rented homes.  The committee's report calls on the government to update the Decent Homes Standard for social housing...