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Rents Fall in Many Regions but Affordability Remains Tough Everywhere
Propertymark's latest rental market snapshot reports that rents have fallen in many regions, yet affordability remains challenging across the UK.
8,500 Rentals with Tenants in Situ Now Listed for Sale Across England
An analysis by The Letting Partnership finds 8,500 homes across England are being marketed for sale with tenants in situ, compared against wider sales stock levels.
Property Tribunal Rental Dispute Hearings See Huge Rise, MoJ Figures Show
Ministry of Justice figures show a huge rise in property tribunal rental dispute hearings. What letting agents and inventory clerks need to know.
Government yet to decide if PRS Ombudsman must share landlord non-compliance evidence with councils
Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook says the government is still working through the details of how the PRS Ombudsman will operate, including whether it must share evidence of landlord non-compliance with local authorities.
Property118 Questions Whether Current Rental Policy Is Failing Tenants
A Property118 article argues that government-led rental policy is built on shaky foundations and will continue to fail to help tenants.
Renters' Reform Coalition Claims Rent Caps Are 'Good for Growth'
The Renters' Reform Coalition has called for rent caps, arguing in LabourList that out-of-control rents are raising housing costs for tenants. Property118 notes prior reporting on potential harms of rent controls.
Propertymark Calls for Clearer Guidance as Rent Tribunal Cases Surge
Propertymark has called for clearer guidance on the tribunal process under the Renters' Rights Act, warning that rent tribunal cases are surging.
One Million Landlords Could Switch to Tenant Deposit Alternatives
Research by Zero Deposit suggests over one million landlords could adopt deposit alternatives if government plans to scrap insured tenancy deposit schemes go ahead.
Regional House Price Divide Widens as Scotland Leads and London Lags
House price growth is slowing in Wales and Scotland while Northern Ireland leads the UK. London prices are falling, with regional gaps widening sharply.
The Rise of PropTech: AI-Powered Property Management in the UK
UK letting agents and property managers are embracing AI and automation at unprecedented speed, from tenant referencing to digital inventories. We explore the PropTech trends shaping 2026 and what they mean for your agency.
The Rise of PropTech: Essential Letting Agent Software for 2026
PropTech is transforming the UK lettings sector. Discover the must-have software for letting agents in 2026, from AI-powered tenant referencing to automated inventory reporting and integrated property management platforms.
Buy-to-Let Sector Faces Uncertainty Amid Regulatory and Economic Shifts
Landlords are navigating increased legislation, higher borrowing costs, and ongoing government changes, while rental demand remains high and complex lending solutions grow in popularity.