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Safeagent Calls for Tougher Action Against Rogue Letting Agents
Safeagent is urging stricter enforcement against rogue letting agents, stating that accreditation alone is not enough to prompt Trading Standards action.
Spicerhaart Launches £1.7m Five-Year Tech Upgrade for Landlords
Spicerhaart is investing £1.7m over five years in technology, launching the Rex Property Management system to support landlords with regulatory challenges.
Letting Agents Accused of Staging 'Inverse Bidding Wars'
Letting Agent Today reports that agents have been accused of staging 'inverse bidding wars', which are illegal under the Renters Rights Act.
NRLA Calls for Regulation and Qualifications for Letting Agents
The NRLA has stated that letting agents should be regulated and qualified, according to Letting Agent Today.
Shelter: High Rents Trap Families in Temporary Accommodation
Shelter claims high private rents and frozen housing benefits are trapping families in temporary accommodation, as government figures show rising homelessness.
Small Welsh Landlords Exit as Rental Stock Falls, Says Property118
The Welsh rental market is shrinking as small landlords leave and rental stock declines, according to Property118 and Rent Smart Wales data.
Scottish Rents Fall Slightly as Rent Control Assessments Approach
Annual rents in Scotland dropped by 0.2% in Q2 2026, with little change in the main cities as rent control assessments near.
Letting Agent Use Reaches Highest Level in Two Years
Letting agents now manage 66% of private rented homes in England and Wales, the highest level in at least two years, according to research for the NRLA.
MPs Urge Angela Rayner to Reconsider Stance on Rent Controls
MPs have written to Angela Rayner, urging her to reconsider the government's refusal to introduce rent controls in England, as new research models potential approaches.
Direct Sales to Tenants: Key Considerations for Landlords and Agents
A Property118 report examines how landlords selling to tenants can avoid vacant possession costs and legal restrictions, with implications for letting agents and inventory clerks.
Foreign National Lending Policies Under Scrutiny After West Brom Pilot
A West Brom Building Society pilot found lending policies often restrict mortgage access for foreign nationals, despite strong affordability and stable employment.
Rising Talent Community Launched for Mortgage Sector Professionals
Working in Mortgages has launched the Rising Talent Community, in collaboration with AMI and IMLA, to support career development in the mortgage sector.