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Warning Issued Over Rise in AI-Generated Tenant Complaints
A former Propertymark president has warned letting agents about an increase in AI-generated, complex tenant complaints.
Burnley Council Opens Consultation on Selective Licensing in Three Areas
Burnley Council is consulting on selective licensing plans for three neighbourhoods, including redesignation of two existing schemes and a new area proposal.
Proposed Ground Rent Cap Would Limit Charges on Long Leases
A proposal would cap ground rents in existing long residential leases at £250 per year for 40 years, then reduce them to a peppercorn. The measure could affect leaseholders and freeholders.
Government Signals Possible Further Measures on Short-Term Lets
The government has indicated it may review additional measures to address the impact of short-term lets, following a parliamentary response from Baroness Taylor of Stevenage.
Buy to Let Mortgage Searches Decline in July, Says Property118
Buy to let mortgage searches fell in July, with volumes remaining slightly below last year's level, according to Property118.
Propertymark Warns Rent Controls Could Lead to Landlord Exodus
Propertymark has warned that rent controls could prompt more landlords to sell, reducing the number of homes available to tenants.
Landlords Face Higher Mortgage Costs Amid Market Uncertainty
Landlords considering remortgages, sales, or new purchases may face rising mortgage costs this year due to market conditions, according to Property118.
Charity Urges Government to Lift LHA Freeze Amid Rising Rents for Older Tenants
A charity is calling for the government to unfreeze Local Housing Allowance rates as older private renters face rising housing costs, according to Property118.
Norfolk Letting Agent Faces Fraud Trial Over £50,000 Allegations
A Norfolk letting agent has appeared in court accused of defrauding almost £50,000 from landlords and tenants, according to Letting Agent Today.
Andy Burnham Faces Scrutiny After Landlord Status Revealed
A dispute has arisen after reports revealed Labour leadership hopeful Andy Burnham is a landlord of a former council flat in Kennington, south London.
Welsh Agents Meet to Prepare for Upcoming Regulation Changes
The Guild of Property Professionals is meeting Welsh agents today to prepare for regulation changes, including aspects of the Renters Rights Act and new Welsh regulations.
Sulets Named in Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026
Student lettings agency Sulets has been recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026, in the Small Organisations category.