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Commuter Belt House Price Growth Outpaces Major UK Cities
New research shows house price growth in commuter areas is outpacing that of major UK cities, with London showing the widest gap between city and commuter belt price changes.
Land Registry to Add Property Identifiers to Price Paid Data from 2026
From August 2026, HM Land Registry will include UPRNs and INSPIRE IDs in its Price Paid Data, aiming to improve data accuracy for estate agents and property professionals.
Limited Company Buy-to-Let Landlords Now Mainstream, Data Shows
New figures show limited company ownership is now the main model for larger UK buy-to-let landlords, with 45.1% of buy-to-let properties held in companies.
Zoopla Reports Rise in Home Searches Despite Drop in Buyer Affordability
Zoopla data shows a 7% year-on-year increase in home searches across the UK, despite a 9% drop in buyer affordability due to higher mortgage rates.
Letting Agent Accused of Withholding Rent Falsely Claims Propertymark Membership
A lettings agent exposed by the BBC for allegedly not returning deposits and failing to pass on rent is accused of falsely claiming Propertymark membership.
Letting Agent Use at Two-Year High as Rental Rules Grow More Complex
The proportion of rental homes managed by letting agents in England and Wales has reached its highest level in two years, according to NRLA research.
Date Announced for Next Build To Rent Marketing Week
The next Build To Rent marketing week has been scheduled, continuing its status as an annual event, according to Landlord Today.
Sunderland, Aberdeen, and Burnley Named Top UK Cities for Rental Yields
A new analysis identifies Sunderland, Aberdeen, and Burnley as the UK’s highest-yielding cities for landlord investors, with Sunderland leading at a 9.3% average gross rental yield.
Zoopla: Capital Appreciation Remains Positive, But Marginal
Zoopla analysis shows capital appreciation in UK property is still positive, but only just, according to Landlord Today.
IFS Warns Rent Controls May Lower Property Quality
The Institute of Fiscal Studies says most rent controls lead to a decline in property quality as landlords reduce spending on renovation and maintenance.
Tenant Groups Call for Expanded Landlord Tax Data in PRS Database
Over 30 tenant activist groups have urged the government to widen the Private Rental Sector database to help tenants challenge landlords, according to Landlord Today.
Company Buy to Let Ownership Increasing, New Figures Show
New figures show a rise in company ownership of buy to let properties, with 57.6% among landlords holding 20 or more properties.