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Propertymark Raises Concerns Over Renters Rights Act and Agency Websites
Propertymark has voiced concerns about the impact of the Renters Rights Act on letting agents, particularly regarding new requirements for agency websites.
Northern Estate Agents Form Centro Network to Share Best Practice
Four independent estate and letting agents in Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, and Newcastle have launched Centro, a network to share best practice and support landlords with multi-city portfolios.
Warning Issued Over Impact of Regulation on UK Rental Market
Lettings website Rentaroof highlights a decline in Bristol rents, warning that increased regulation could negatively affect the UK rental market.
Northern Letting Agents Launch Centro Network to Share Best Practice
Lettings and sales agents from Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, and Newcastle have formed Centro, a network to share best practice and serve landlords with multi-city portfolios.
Landlord Sell-Off Before Renters’ Rights Act Pressures Rental Market
A survey reports landlords sold properties ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act, reducing rental supply as demand remains high.
Darlington Building Society Cuts Foreign Currency Mortgage Rates
Darlington Building Society has reduced rates on its residential foreign currency mortgage range by up to 30 basis points, with changes effective immediately.
Nuneaton Council Refunds £259k After Unlawful Empty Homes Tax
Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council has refunded over £250,000 to empty property owners after failing to follow proper procedures for increased council tax charges.
Government Announces Stronger Standards and Training for Building Safety
The government has published updates to improve building safety standards and training, following recommendations from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. New measures include a Building Professions Strategy and a college of fire and rescue.
Lloyds Banking Group Considers Phasing Out Halifax Brand
Lloyds Banking Group is evaluating plans to retire the Halifax brand as part of its ongoing branch and retail banking consolidation. No final decision has been confirmed.
ONS: Average UK Rent Rises 3.5% in Past Year to £1,381
ONS data shows average UK private rent reached £1,381 in April 2026, up 3.5% year-on-year. Letting agents report ongoing supply constraints and strong tenant demand.
Thinktank Proposes Property Wealth Tax to Replace Stamp Duty and Council Tax in London
The Centre for London has proposed replacing stamp duty and council tax with an annual property wealth tax to address housing challenges in the capital.
Pension Shortfalls Highlight Growing Role of Property Wealth in Retirement
Key Retirement reports that declining pension schemes are making property wealth increasingly important for retirement planning, despite a recent drop in equity release lending.