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Britain’s Busiest Moving Day of 2026 Sees Nearly 23,000 Households Relocate
Today, 28 August 2026, is predicted to be the busiest moving day of the year in the UK, with almost 23,000 households expected to relocate, according to analysis by HomeOwners Alliance and reallymoving.
Landlord Ordered to Repay £8,000 for Unlicensed HMO in Muswell Hill
A landlord in Muswell Hill has been ordered to repay nearly £8,000 after a tribunal found the property was an unlicensed HMO with poor conditions.
UK Renters Now Spend Nearly a Third of Income on Rent, Report Finds
A new report finds UK tenants are spending almost a third of their income on rent, with average rents rising and demand shifting across regions.
Landlord Ordered to Repay Nearly £8,000 for Unlicensed HMO in Muswell Hill
A Muswell Hill tenant has been awarded almost £8,000 in rent repayment after a tribunal found their landlord operated an unlicensed HMO with serious disrepair and safety issues.
PCA Launches Membership Scheme for Spray Foam Insulation Removal
The Property Care Association has introduced a new membership for contractors specialising in spray foam insulation removal, aiming to raise standards and consumer confidence.
iamproperty Joins Open Property Data Association to Support Industry Standards
Proptech firm iamproperty has joined the Open Property Data Association, supporting efforts to develop open property data standards for the UK property sector.
Tenants Spend Nearly a Third of Income on Rent, Research Finds
New research shows UK tenants are spending 32.7% of their annual salary on rent, with average monthly rents rising and significant regional differences reported.
Landlords Warned Leaving Sector Amid Negative Headlines and Regulation
A property expert has warned that negative headlines and regulatory changes are driving landlords out of the UK rental sector, with rising costs and new compliance requirements adding pressure.
Landlords Face Major Losses from Empty Building Costs
Landlord Today reports that landlords can lose tens of thousands of pounds due to empty building costs, with some extreme cases approaching £100,000.
Tenant Fraud: Verification Processes Struggle Against AI-Driven Scams
Lloyds data shows average losses to impersonation scams have risen 10% to £3,516, with criminals posing as trusted organisations. HMRC impersonation scams cost victims an average of £2,288.
Landlord Faces Second Rent Repayment Order After HMO Breaches
A London tenant reclaimed nearly £8,000 in rent after a tribunal found the landlord operated an unlicensed HMO with reported hazards, following a Haringey council investigation.
Planning Refusals for HMOs Double in Five Years, Analysis Finds
A new analysis reports that planning refusals for HMOs have doubled in five years, with councils increasing licensing and other measures to limit HMO growth.