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New Minister Calls for Stricter Private Rental Sector Regulations
Florence Eshalomi, former chair of a housing select committee, is reported to want stricter regulations for the private rental sector.
Leading Agency Centralises Lettings and Sales Team
A top agency has centralised its key lettings and sales team, according to Letting Agent Today. The firm has been based at 139 Sloane Street for over 40 years.
Pet-Friendly Rental Searches Drop Sharply After Renters Rights Act
Rightmove reports searches for pet-friendly rentals fell by over 50% in May and June after the Renters Rights Act came into force.
Report Highlights Where the Busiest Letting Agents Operate
Letting Agent Today reports on The Lettings Partnership's use of estimated figures to identify where the busiest letting agents are located.
Dexters Acquires Fraser & Co, Expanding London and Overseas Reach
Dexters has acquired Fraser & Co, adding four London offices and a Hong Kong branch to its network. Over 30 Fraser & Co staff will join Dexters, which now operates more than 180 offices.
Labour Candidate Calls for Rent Controls and HMO Clampdown in Manchester
Labour’s candidate for Greater Manchester Mayor is promising a clampdown on the private rental sector, including rent controls and HMO measures.
Holly Williamson Named Chief Executive of Generation Rent
Holly Williamson has been appointed as the new chief executive of Generation Rent, succeeding Ben Twomey. Her appointment coincides with the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force.
Landlord Company Registrations Increase by 1,700% Since 2000
Landlord company registrations rose from 1,882 in 2000 to 34,128 in 2025, with nearly 14,000 more incorporated in early 2026, according to Companies House data.
Pet-Friendly Rental Searches Fall After Renters’ Rights Act
Searches for pet-friendly rental properties dropped by over 50% in May and June after the Renters’ Rights Act, according to Rightmove data reported by Property118.
Think Tank Calls for More Social Homes and Restoration of LHA Rates
A think tank is urging the government to allocate its £39bn Social and Affordable Homes Programme to social rented homes, according to Property118.
Landlord Survey: Over 90% Doubt Property Will Outpace Inflation
A Property118 survey finds that more than nine in ten landlords do not expect property values to beat inflation over the next three years.
FCA Proposes Changes to Widen Mortgage Access for Underserved Groups
The FCA has proposed changes to mortgage rules aimed at helping first-time buyers, older borrowers, and the self-employed access mortgages, while maintaining consumer protections.