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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The seven locations for new towns to be built across the UK have been selected. Each proposed location is expected to deliver at least 10,000 homes, with several delivering more than 40,000. The new towns will feature neighbourhoods that people can easily get around...
The government has claimed that “it’s not fair” landlords pay less in tax than their tenants, arguing that the wealthiest should contribute the most. In a debate in the House of Lords, a Labour peer said government reforms are intended to make the tax system “fairer.”...
Buy to let investors need to take more responsibility for ensuring that their tenants have been given adequate fire safety information, with 57 per cent of tenants having not been given any fire safety information from their landlord, it is claimed. New research from...
The government has confirmed what information must be included in new tenancy agreements for the Renters’ Rights Act. Landlords will need to give this information when creating a new tenancy on or after 1 May 2026. It’s important for landlords to know that you will...
It’s hard to believe, but in six weeks we’ll have the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act and with it the biggest regulatory earthquake to hit PRS landlords in a generation. On 1 May, Section 21 goes, every tenancy becomes rolling, landlords face a national...
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Rental inflation remained subdued across England during March, according to the latest index from Goodlord. The...
Most landlords intend to introduce a more stringent tenant selection process to counter the tougher eviction rules...
Fewer landlords are actively selling up than last autumn, but a big chunk is still exiting or weighing up leaving the...