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NatWest Reduces Mortgage Rates by Up to 15 Basis Points
NatWest has cut mortgage rates by up to 15 basis points across residential and buy-to-let products, including notable reductions for landlords.
Labour-led Council Proposes £1,050 Per Property Licence Fee
A Labour-led council has proposed a property licence fee of £1,050 per property, according to Landlord Today.
New Figures Show Flat Sales Are Now Painfully Slow
Rightmove data reported by Landlord Today shows flat sales are now painfully slow, according to new figures.
OneDome Named Finalist in Three Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards
PropTech firm OneDome has been shortlisted in three categories at the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards 2026, including Scale Up Trailblazer and Growth Business of the Year.
Lettings Agent Reports Changing Tenant Behaviour After Renters Rights Act
A leading lettings agent says tenant demand is rising and tenants are becoming more discerning following the Renters Rights Act.
Buy to Let Mortgage Applications Fall Amid Renters Rights Act
Buy to let mortgage applications for property purchases have dropped by almost a fifth in a year, with investors acting more selectively due to the Renters Rights Act, reports Letting Agent Today.
Large Letting Agency Partners with Deposit Alternative Supplier
A letting agency with 1,000 rental units has partnered with a deposit alternative supplier, according to Letting Agent Today.
NatWest Launches £250m Loan Fund to Boost Affordable Housing Delivery
NatWest has introduced a £250 million Section 106 Loan Fund to help housing associations in England acquire affordable homes from housebuilders.
Foxtons Reports Lettings Growth Linked to Renters Rights Act
Foxtons says the Renters Rights Act has led to increased demand for property management and growth in Build to Rent, despite challenges in the sales market.
Commonhold Reform Unlikely to Bring Immediate Cost Savings
A Property118 report states that commonhold will not instantly reduce property costs for leaseholders, despite ongoing calls for leasehold reform.
Government Confirms Agents Can Register Landlords on PRS Database
The government has confirmed letting agents can register landlord properties on the PRS Database under the Renters’ Rights Act.
Government Issues Guidance to Clarify Landlord Fines
The government has announced new guidance on financial penalties for landlords, aiming to make fines more transparent. On-the-spot fines of £7,000 will apply for severe damp, mould, and broken boilers in freezing weather.