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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Moving Home: Advice for Agents and Clerks
A removals expert highlights frequent mistakes made during home moves, including choosing movers based on price alone and underestimating the volume of belongings.
Most Rent Disputes Favour Tenants, Tribunal Data Shows
Analysis by LonRes finds most recent rent dispute tribunal decisions have gone against landlords, highlighting the need for robust evidence when proposing rent increases.
First-Time Buyers Save £7.6bn by Living with Parents, Says Savills
Savills research finds first-time buyers who lived with parents before buying in 2025 saved £7.6bn in rent-free accommodation.
Legal Warning Issued Over New-Builds With Communal Areas
A legal warning has been issued regarding new-build properties with communal areas, with estate management charges sometimes exceeding £1,000 on larger or premium developments.
Propertymark: Most Welsh Landlord Fines Linked to Registration Failures
Propertymark data shows nearly all 3,198 fixed penalty notices from Rent Smart Wales in the year to May 2026 were due to landlords not registering or licensing correctly.
Claim Links Rent Rises to Renters Rights Act
A report claims the Renters Rights Act has led to lower supply and higher rents, according to Landlord Today.
HomeLet and Let Alliance Launch AI Bot for Tenant Referencing Queries
HomeLet and Let Alliance have introduced RefBot, an AI assistant that handles routine tenant referencing queries for letting agents and inventory clerks.
Agent Rainmaker Event to Focus on Sector Changes After Renters Rights Act
Agent Rainmaker has announced 'Unbroken' as the theme for its 2026 flagship event, reflecting changes in the sector following the Renters Rights Act and abolition of Section 21.
Landlords in Wales Face Confusion Over Licensing, Agents Warned
Propertymark data shows most fixed penalty notices in Wales were issued to landlords who failed to register or obtain the correct licence, highlighting ongoing confusion.
Legal Group Warns Letting Agents of Overlooked Risks Beyond Renters Rights Act
A legal organisation has cautioned that lettings sector advice focused on the Renters Rights Act may overlook other significant risks, according to Letting Agent Today.
Government Plans 1,000 New Legal Roles for Renters Rights Act Demand
The government says 1,000 new judges and tribunal members are needed to meet demand from the Renters Rights Act. The minister for courts and legal services addressed concerns about possession case delays.
Stamp Duty Receipts Remain High Despite Slower Housing Market
Stamp Duty receipts have stayed above most pre-pandemic levels, with HMRC collecting an average of £1.108bn a month in early 2026, despite a cooler UK housing market.