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Agents Urged to Support Tenants on Energy Efficiency
Letting Agent Today reports that agents are being encouraged to help tenants understand energy efficiency, according to Future Homes Hub and Good Homes Alliance.
New Portal Lets Agents Track Complaints and Access Guidance
A new portal from The Property Ombudsman allows letting agents to check complaints, update business details, and access guidance.
Free PropTech Tool Launched to Support Renters’ Rights Act Compliance
A free software tool from Docubien has been launched to help letting agents manage Renters’ Rights Act documentation, including the government Form 3A Section 8 Notice.
Medway Council Seeks Views on Double-Licensing Proposals
Medway Council is consulting on proposals for selective licensing and additional HMO licensing. Agents, landlords, and tenants are invited to comment as the 10-week consultation nears its end.
Letting Agent Stole Almost £50,000 from Landlords and Tenants
A letting agent stole almost £50,000 from landlords and tenants and will be sentenced on September 1, according to Letting Agent Today.
Council Proposes £1,050 Selective Landlord Licence with No Discounts
A council has launched a consultation on a proposed £1,050 selective licensing fee for private landlords, with no discounts or instalment options available.
Gas Safety Compliance Drops Among England’s Social Housing Landlords
Only 41.7% of English social landlords reported full gas safety compliance in 2025/26, down from 56.9% the previous year, according to Housemark analysis.
Landlords Face £3.5bn HHSRS Penalty Exposure Across England
Landlords in England could face up to £3.53bn in HHSRS penalties, with civil fines of up to £7,000 for Category 1 hazards, according to Property118.
Landlord Reports Late and Unpaid Rent on Commercial Care Company Lease
A landlord renting to a private care company under a SEND contract reports persistent late rent payments and unpaid rent for June/July 2026, with no response from the tenant.
Labour Faces Renewed Calls to Regulate Private Rents
Calls for Labour to regulate private rents have intensified after polling showed strong public support for government intervention, according to Property118.
Propertymark One to Feature Political and Industry Debate at ExCeL London
Propertymark One will bring together industry professionals at ExCeL London, with headline speakers from Labour, the Conservatives, and the property sector.
Nottingham Council Reports Major Social Value from Landlord Licensing
A Labour council claims its landlord licensing schemes generated significant social value, according to a new report assessing five years of private rented housing licensing in Nottingham.