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Bill Butler Appointed as First Chair of Local Audit Office
Bill Butler has been appointed as the first chair of the Local Audit Office, starting a five-year term from 1 July 2026, confirmed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Government Issues July 2026 Grenfell Tower Community Update
The Ministry of Housing has released a July 2026 update on the careful deconstruction of Grenfell Tower, including dust, noise, and vibration monitoring reports.
Zoopla: UK Sales Agreed Down 7% Year-on-Year, Buyer Demand Falls
Zoopla reports a 7% year-on-year fall in sales agreed, with buyer demand down 15% across the UK. Regional differences and higher mortgage rates are impacting the market.
Government: EPC Targets Not Sole Cause of Rent Increases
The government states that rent prices are influenced by multiple factors, not just proposed EPC targets, following a parliamentary question on the issue.
Major HHSRS Changes Now in Force: What Letting Agents Must Know
Significant reforms to the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) took effect on 23 June 2026, including new hazard categories and increased penalties for landlords.
Landlords Respond to Political Uncertainty and Proposed Land Tax
Landlords are reconsidering their property portfolios amid political uncertainty and renewed discussion of a potential land tax, according to Property118.
Labour Minister Criticised Over Right to Buy Council House Profit
A Labour minister has faced criticism after reportedly making a 900% profit on a council house bought under the Right to Buy scheme, according to Property118.
Government Says Courts Ready for Renters’ Rights Act Changes
The government states that courts have enough capacity to handle the Renters’ Rights Act, which came into force on 1 May and ends Section 21 evictions.
Reapit Integrates AI Home Move Service for UK Letting Agents
Reapit has partnered with Just Move In to offer an AI-driven home move service, aiming to reduce administrative workload and generate revenue for UK estate and letting agents.
LRG Grows to 340 Branches with Three New Acquisitions
LRG has acquired Doolittle & Dalley, Farrar & Co, and Principia Estate and Asset Management, expanding its UK network to around 340 branches.
Student Lettings Market Faces Timing Shift Due to New Law
Nearly half of student landlords plan to market properties later than usual due to the Renters’ Rights Act and Ground 4A, according to research covering 7,400 student properties.
TAUK, RLB and MAPP Announce Senior Appointments Across UK Property Sector
TAUK, RLB, and MAPP have each announced senior appointments, expanding their teams across the UK property sector. The moves include new leadership in agency, sales, marketing, and surveying.