Data released earlier by Rightmove showed that house prices eased in November as uncertainty around the Budget weighed on demand. According to the latest house price index, average new selling asking prices fell by 1.4% month-on-month in November,...

Inside Housing is reporting on the response that emerged after a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, shared with Inside Housing, was made to the Greater London Authority (GLA). The FOI asked the GLA for “discussions, emails or read-outs of...

Commercial property landlords are being cautioned about the complexities of reclaiming possession from tenants, particularly as the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 continues to govern commercial leases, now marking its 70th anniversary. The Act,...

The latest government data on landlord possession actions highlights notable trends and regional variations in housing and rental market pressures. Here's an overview of the key findings and their implications: Key Figures (Q3 2024 vs. Q3 2023)...

The Employment Rights Bill aims to overhaul employment legislation in the UK, with significant implications for letting agents and businesses. Here’s a summary of the key changes and their potential impacts as highlighted by Propertymark: Key...

Savills Warns Landlords Face Tough Decisions Ahead: Sell or Stay? Property consultancy Savills is urging landlords to prepare for a critical decision: whether to sell or stay in the market. The consultancy highlights upcoming changes to Minimum...

A landlord who illegally converted a property into five flats has been ordered to pay £282,000 for breaching planning consent and other planning policies. Krzysztof Pogwizd, 50, from Rickmansworth, was fined and ordered to pay a confiscation order...

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has raised concerns about the significant enforcement burden that will be placed on council officers under the proposed Renters Rights Bill. In written evidence submitted to the House of...

Writing in Property118, Mark Alexander asks the question - The Rise of Corporate Landlords: Are We Heading Toward a Rent Monopoly? The original article can be seen here, stating that the rise of corporate landlords in the UK’s private rental sector...

UK house prices edged up to a record high in October, data published by Halifax showed Thursday. The average house price rose by 0.2% monthly to GBP293,999 in October. It was up 3.9% from a year ago when it stood at GBP283,053, however the growth...

The Big Issue has published an article criticising the decision to freeze the LHA rates. The original article can be seen here, and discusses the recent decision by Chancellor Rachel Reeves to maintain the freeze on Local Housing Allowance (LHA) in...

Writing in Property118, Julie Ford comments on the recent decision to re-freeze Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates which she claims is an alarming development for low-income renters in the UK, especially given the ongoing rise in rental prices and...

Writing in Property118, Mark Alexander is critical of Nick Bano’s recent article in The Guardian, “The End of Landlords,” which proposes the radical idea of driving private landlords out of the UK housing market to solve the housing crisis. The...

The proportion of chain-free homes for sale on Zoopla has surged recently, with a notable one-third of homes now being advertised as chain-free, reflecting a larger trend driven by both landlords and second homeowners looking to sell up ahead of...

The recent changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) outlined in the UK Budget have caused a stir among landlords, particularly those with buy-to-let portfolios, as they prepare for the higher tax liability that will take effect in April 2025. The move...

Propertymark has advised its members about the Renters Rights Bill. The original article can be seen here, and says that with the Renters’ Rights Bill advancing through Parliament, the rules surrounding the sale of rental properties with sitting...

The rising level of rent arrears in the UK, as reported by Reposit for Q3 2024, is a growing concern for landlords, particularly as average arrears claims hit £2,064 — a significant 22% increase year-on-year. This amount far exceeds the average...

The ongoing debate around the Renters’ Rights Bill has intensified as MPs and stakeholders voice concerns about its potential impact on the private rented sector. While the bill aims to improve conditions for tenants and provide greater security,...

The recent revelations about the Prime Minister and other Labour Party figures being landlords have sparked significant controversy, especially given Labour's position on housing and renters' rights. Sir Keir Starmer's rental income from his North...

The BBC is reporting on three landlords who have been fined for a string of failings. The article can be read here, and highlights three landlords who have been heavily fined after being convicted for operating unsafe and unlicensed Houses in...