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The head of the Russell Group has warned that government plans to impose a levy on overseas students will undermine universities’ ability to support growth, skills and social mobility. The proposal, first announced in May’s Immigration White Paper, would see...

A new, senior role is being advertised within the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), a move that holds significant implications for the private rented sector (PRS). The Grade 7 position in the department's Strategy Directorate is a key...

New research suggests that when it comes to tenant satisfaction, self-managed landlords are outperforming letting agents. Analysis of thousands of tenant reviews submitted to the Marks Out Of Tenancy platform reveals that direct-to-landlord experiences consistently...

Recent research suggests that landlord repossessions are on the rise across England and Wales, with an average increase of 6.8%. This trend is not uniform, with some local authorities seeing a dramatic climb of up to 2,540%. Experts attribute this surge to landlords...

Despite new regulations on the horizon, the UK rental market is showing significant strength, with average rental yields reaching a 10-year peak of 6.5% in the second quarter of 2025. This promising data comes from the latest Landlord Trends report by Pegasus Insight....

The government's plans for a new Decent Homes Standard have been met with a strong call for simplicity from the industry accreditation scheme, Safeagent. In its recent response to the government's consultation, Safeagent urged officials to avoid adding new layers of...

The UK government is “absolutely committed” to delivering 1.5 million new homes in England by 2029, Housing Secretary Steve Reed has told the BBC. The target, originally part of Labour’s pre-election manifesto, is central to the government’s housing strategy. “It’s...

Landlords could soon be housing a wave of new cats and dogs, with up to one million private rented households expected to welcome pets if the Renters’ Rights Bill becomes law. An analysis by comparison site Go.Compare suggests there is significant pent-up demand among...

Two of the UK’s largest purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) operators have reported strong lettings for the upcoming academic year, buoyed by rising domestic acceptances and continued international demand. Unite Students said that as of 7 September 2025, 94% of...

Steve Reed, the new housing secretary, has promised to leave no stone unturned in his quest to get the sector to “build, baby, build”. Alongside housing minister Matthew Pennycook, Mr Reed has reiterated the government’s commitment to working in partnership with...