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Rents rising at highest rate for almost two years
New data from lettings agency Hamptons reportedly shows rents rising at their highest rate for almost two years.
Agency says landlords tested higher rents before reforms began
A Letting Agent Today report covers an agency's claim that landlords tested higher rents before reforms kicked in, alongside an otherwise upbeat market snapshot.
New buy to let company incorporations may have peaked, analysis suggests
Hamptons analysis of Companies House data suggests the rapid growth in new buy to let companies may have peaked, with fewer landlords incorporating.
Agent Used Landlord Properties in Drugs and Money Laundering Fraud
Letting Agent Today reports on an agent accused of using landlords' properties in a scheme involving drugs and money laundering.
Landlord Investment Slump Pushes Rents Higher, Says Zoopla
Zoopla reports rents are set to rise 4-5% by year-end as rental supply falls for the first time in three years amid weak landlord investment.
Propertymark urges wider access to energy-efficiency funding for landlords
Propertymark has responded to a consultation on Northern Ireland's proposed £150 million Warm Healthy Homes Fund, warning that linking support to tenants' income risks leaving the least efficient rental properties behind.
NRLA Urges Chancellor to Reform Tax System Ahead of Autumn Budget
The NRLA has written a budget submission urging the Chancellor to introduce a tax system that supports the private rented sector and to unfreeze Local Housing Allowance rates.
Government Minister Links Rising Rents to Rough Sleeping
Homelessness Minister Florence Eshalomi says rising rents, poverty and housing availability are among the root causes of homelessness and rough sleeping.
Decent Homes Standard in the Private Rented Sector: What Landlords Must Prepare For
The Renters' Rights Bill will apply the Decent Homes Standard to privately rented homes in England for the first time, with enforcement by local authorities through civil penalties and improvement notices. This article sets out the expected requirements, timelines and the records landlords should keep to demonstrate compliance.
Landlord Incorporation: What Advisers Owe Clients Before Recommending a U-Turn
Property118 examines the duty of care when advisers tell landlords their incorporation advice was wrong, and how borrowing and Incorporation Relief affect the outcome.
Awaab's Law 2026: Repair Timescales Landlords Must Know
Awaab's Law introduces legally binding timescales for investigating and repairing damp and mould hazards, with the second phase taking effect in 2026. This guide sets out the deadlines, record-keeping duties and evidence requirements for social and private landlords.
OpenRent Sale to CVC Signals Market Shift for UK Letting Agents
CVC's acquisition of OpenRent highlights restructuring in the UK lettings sector, with regulatory changes creating distinct winners and losers among traditional and online agents.