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Faulty Electric Supply Fires Soar Despite Improved Landlord Safety
Landlord Today reports that fires caused by faulty electric supply have risen, even as landlord safety regulations have been tightened in recent years.
Landlords Prefer Local Investment as Buy to Let Strategy Shifts
Redwood Bank research finds professional landlords are increasingly concentrating investments in their home regions rather than spreading portfolios across the UK.
Mortgage rates rise again ahead of Bank of England base rate decision
Major lenders including NatWest, Santander and HSBC have raised mortgage rates for a second time this month, ahead of the Bank of England's base rate vote.
Flats Falling Out of Favour in Rental Hotspots, Report Suggests
A Landlord Today report suggests flats may be losing popularity in high-demand rental areas, even though they remain the most common property type.
Renters Rights Act: Landlords Rejecting More Tenants, Analysis Suggests
New analysis from The Lettings Hub suggests the Renters Rights Act is changing landlord and tenant behaviour four months in, with unintended consequences emerging.
LSL Revenue Up 3% as Lettings and Mortgages Offset Subdued Sales Market
LSL reports group revenue up 3% to £92.3m in H1 2026, with lettings and diversification into mortgages helping offset a subdued sales market.
Entrepreneur takes helm at Belvoir franchise branch
A Belvoir franchise branch has changed hands, with an entrepreneur taking over the office, according to a Letting Agent Today report.
Hawthorn Capital Seeks More Agency and Property Management Acquisitions
Hawthorn Capital says its acquisition of Xenia Property Group, which manages over 4,000 homes, is just the start as it seeks further lettings deals.
Lomond Acquires FHP Living's Lettings and Property Management Arm
Lomond has bought the residential lettings and property management function of Nottingham-based agency FHP Living, which will join its John Shepherd brand.
TouchRight vs Kaptur: UK Property Inventory App Comparison 2026
TouchRight and Kaptur are two of the most widely used property inventory apps in the UK lettings market. This comparison breaks down their features, pricing, offline capability and integrations so agents and landlords can pick the right tool for 2026.
Lloyds Bank expands Build To Rent footprint with developer deal
Lloyds Bank has expanded its private rental interests through a developer deal, cementing its position as a major Build To Rent player, according to Letting Agent Today.
Private Renting Pushes Up Minimum Income Needs, Report Claims
A new report claims rising private rents are leaving families unable to reach a minimum acceptable standard of living. Research comes from CRSP at Loughborough University.