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Landlords Face Practical Hurdles When Selling Rental Properties
Landlords often delay selling due to issues like tenant disputes, missing paperwork, and refurbishment delays, rather than problems with the property itself, according to Property118.
Scottish Landlords Face Risks from Fragmented PRS Guidance
Scottish landlords are at risk of breaching private rented sector rules due to fragmented guidance and limited communication from local authorities, according to a recent study.
RRA and the How To Rent Booklet: Changes for Student Tenancies
A student house with a 12-month AST has become a periodic tenancy under the RRA, with one original tenant staying and two new tenants moving in.
Fire Safety Minister Outlines Reform Plans at LGA 2026 Fire Conference
Fire Safety Minister Samantha Dixon reaffirmed government plans to reform fire and rescue services at the LGA's 2026 Fire Conference, highlighting the need for updated systems and enhanced professionalism.
First-Time Buyer Demand Falls Amid Ongoing Supply Shortage, Says Yopa
Yopa reports a drop in first-time buyer demand across Britain in Q2 2026, with supply of suitable homes also declining. Regional markets such as Edinburgh and Liverpool saw notable demand increases.
L&G Mortgage Club Awards 2026: Winners Announced at London Ceremony
The winners of the Legal & General Mortgage Club Awards 2026 were announced at a ceremony in London, recognising achievements across UK mortgage and lending sectors.
Burnham Suggests Exemption for Care Workers in Settlement Rule Changes
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has suggested care workers could be exempt from proposed changes to settlement rules for foreign workers, according to Guardian Property.
AMI Annual Dinner Sponsorship Highlights Industry Collaboration
The AMI Annual Dinner, sponsored by TSB since 2019, continues to serve as a key networking event for the mortgage industry, emphasising collaboration among advisers, lenders, and regulators.
Vida Homeloans Withdraws New Business and Product Transfer Range
Vida Homeloans will withdraw its new business and product transfer mortgage range tonight, with plans to relaunch a new range tomorrow.
Hope Capital Launches Pre-Application Team After Sales Restructure
Hope Capital Property Finance has launched a pre-application team following a sales restructure, aiming to improve application processing and support for brokers and borrowers.
UniHomes Achieves +61 NPS in Letting Agent Survey
Student lettings platform UniHomes has achieved a Net Promoter Score of +61 in its 2026 annual survey of over 100 UK letting agents, with high satisfaction for enquiry generation and bills-inclusive packages.
LSL FS Appoints Robert Sinclair as Non-Executive Director
LSL FS has appointed Robert Sinclair as a non-executive director. Sinclair brings over two decades of experience in the mortgage and financial services sectors.