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London Council Launches Renters’ Forum to Address Rogue Landlords
A London council has introduced a private renters’ forum to allow tenants to report poor conditions, ignored repairs, or steep rent increases, aiming to target rogue landlords.
Government Confirms Lack of Data on Council Landlord Enforcement
The government has admitted it does not collect data on council enforcement action against landlords, but will require councils to submit this data from April next year.
Commonhold Tenure Remains Unpopular Despite 2002 Introduction
Commonhold, introduced in England and Wales in 2002, has seen limited uptake due to lack of industry support and lender reluctance.
London Leads UK Rent Growth in July, Reports HomeLet
Average UK rents rose to £1,369 in July, up 1.2% from June, with London leading the growth, according to HomeLet figures reported by Property118.
Avrasons Launches Residential Sales Division and Upgrades Systems
Avrasons, a south London agency established in 1965, has launched a residential sales division and upgraded its CRM system as part of a wider expansion and operational overhaul.
Dwelly Acquires Albery Tyson After £69m Funding, Expands Midlands Portfolio
Lettings firm Dwelly has acquired Midlands-based Albery Tyson, adding around 250 managed properties to its portfolio after a £69 million funding raise. The move marks Dwelly's fourth acquisition of 2026.
UK Housing Market Remains Resilient as Sales Edge Up Despite Lower Demand
The UK housing market is showing resilience, with agreed sales up 1% year-on-year despite a 10% drop in buyer demand, according to Zoopla's latest data.
Avrasons Launches Residential Sales Arm After Six Decades in Lettings
South London agency Avrasons has added a residential sales division and upgraded its technology, following an operational review and Propertymark audit.
Housing Committee Urges Faster, Stronger Leasehold Reforms
A cross-party parliamentary report has criticised government delays on leasehold reform and called for stronger protections, including an independent regulator for managing agents.
Landlords Increasingly Selective After Renters’ Rights Act, NRLA Finds
A new NRLA poll finds landlords are more selective about tenants since the Renters’ Rights Act came into force, with concerns over credit history and court backlogs.
First-Time Buyer Numbers Drop 6% But Continue to Drive UK Price Growth
First-time buyer numbers have fallen 6% this year, but they continue to drive house price growth and make up a significant share of the UK property market, according to Zoopla and Connells.
Mortgage 400 Cycle Challenge Raises Over £26,000 for Charity
Mortgage professionals cycled 472 miles from Edinburgh to London, raising £26,002 for Magic Moments and Crisis charities.