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Landlords Face £5,000 Median Cost Increase from Renters’ Rights Act
A survey finds landlords have incurred a median £5,000 extra cost due to the Renters’ Rights Act, with many becoming more selective about tenants and delaying property upgrades.
Property Tax Reform Petition Reaches 100,000 Signatures
A petition to replace Council Tax and Stamp Duty with a Proportional Property Tax has reached 100,000 signatures, prompting MPs to consider major property tax reform.
First-Time Buyer Demand Falls Amid Housing Supply Shortage
First-time buyer demand has dropped due to a shortage of housing supply, according to The Negotiator.
Zoopla Named Main Sponsor of Manchester Super Giants for 2026 Hundred
Zoopla has been announced as the official front of shirt partner for Manchester Super Giants in the 2026 Hundred cricket season, aiming to boost brand awareness among homeowners and movers.
Newcastle Cuts Rates, Cambridge Relaunches Interest-Only Mortgages
Newcastle Building Society has reduced rates by up to 34 basis points, while Cambridge Building Society has relaunched interest-only fixed rate deals.
HSBC and TSB Announce Reductions on Mortgage and Buy-to-Let Rates
HSBC and TSB have reduced rates on selected mortgage and buy-to-let products, with changes affecting first-time buyers, remortgages, and portfolio landlords.
Ampla Finance Rebrands as Untangled to Reflect Broader Lending Focus
Ampla Finance has rebranded to Untangled as it plans to expand into new areas of lending. The company aims to better reflect its growing scope as a specialist finance platform.
Affordable Areas See Fastest Rent Rises as Supply Remains Tight
Zoopla reports that rents in UK areas with average monthly rents of £750 or less are rising by 5% a year, outpacing other regions as supply remains tight.
Rightmove: Some Office Space Struggles to Secure Tenants
Rightmove reports that some office space is finding it difficult to secure tenants, raising questions about commercial property investment.
Council Warns Landlords Over Property Condition Issues
A council has warned landlords it may take enforcement action if properties negatively impact their surroundings, citing issues with bins, fences, and gardens.
Study Finds Most UK Landlords See Rise in Tenant Fraud
A survey by LegalforLandlords found that 77% of 1,000 UK landlords believe tenant fraud has worsened.
Government Reassures Student Landlords on Tenancy Changes
The government has confirmed that HMO landlords can continue yearly short-term student tenancies, following concerns about tenancy reforms.