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Land Registry Shake-Up Expected to Benefit Investors
Landlord Today reports that a Land Registry shake-up is expected to benefit a wide range of property industry players, including investors.
Annual Build To Rent Marketing Event Set To Begin Soon
The annual Build To Rent marketing event, Love To Rent week, is set to begin soon and typically leads to increased website visits.
Majority of Landlords Still See Buy-to-Let as Good Investment
A survey commissioned by Benham and Reeves finds that over half of landlords in England view residential property as a good long-term investment, despite increased regulation.
Lomond Releases Data on UK Rental Market Trends
Lomond has released new data on rents, turnover, and demand in the UK rental market, according to Letting Agent Today.
Letting Agents Warned as Verification Fails to Keep Pace with AI Fraud
Lloyds data shows average losses to impersonation scams have risen, with criminals posing as banks, police, HMRC, and broadband providers. Letting agents are urged to be vigilant.
Letting Agents Urged to Rebuild After Renters Rights Act Impact
Letting agents are being advised to refocus and rebuild following significant property stock losses attributed to the Renters Rights Act, according to an opinion piece in Letting Agent Today.
Renters’ Rights Act May Lead to Expanded Agent Services for Landlords
Letting agents could offer more compliance support and paid services to landlords as a response to the Renters’ Rights Act, according to a report by Property118.
Landlords Face Growing Gap in Local Housing Allowance Support
Propertymark warns that a widening gap between Local Housing Allowance and rents may increase arrears and failed tenancies for landlords.
Legal Experts Warn Rent Controls Could Lead to Landlord Exits
Legal experts have warned that introducing rent controls in England could push landlords to sell and reduce available rental homes.
Record Demand for Rooms Increases Pressure on UK Flatshare Market
Tenant demand for rooms has reached record highs as supply drops, with Bootle seeing the highest demand, according to SpareRoom findings reported by Property118.
Safeagent Calls for Stronger Letting Agent Enforcement
Safeagent has called for tougher enforcement of letting agent regulations after allegations that a firm failed to return deposits to over 100 tenants.
Flat Demand Holds Steady as Buyers Scrutinise Leaseholds and Safety
Most UK flats remain unsold after six months, but advisers say demand persists as buyers become more selective, focusing on building safety and leasehold issues.