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Scottish Parliament with signs highlighting Scotland’s housing emergency and lack of housing focus

Propertymark criticises Scottish government over lack of focus on housing

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd September 2026, 7 days ago | 1

An industry body has slammed the Scottish government for barely mentioning housing despite the country’s ongoing housing emergency. Propertymark says...

Welsh flag over a street scene as people with suitcases walk past an exit sign, symbolising housing pressures in Wales

Small Welsh landlords leave the sector as rental stock declines

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th August 2026, 2 weeks ago | 3

The Welsh rental market continues to shrink as small landlords leave the sector, while larger landlords increase their presence. Data...

Magnifying glass highlights a family home as rental demand continues to exceed housing supply

Demand remains strong as housing market presents a mixed picture

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st August 2026, 3 weeks ago | 0

Demand continues to outstrip supply as void periods increase, according to new data. Propertymark’s latest housing insight report reveals longer...

New-build UK home with a model house and hard hat illustrating rising property prices

Average price of new-build properties surges across the UK

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th August 2026, 3 weeks ago | 0

The average price of a new-build home has surpassed £500,000, according to new research. Data by Propertymark reveals the average...

PRS Database linking rental properties, licensing fees and landlord compliance

PRS Database must be more than a licensing fee collector – Propertymark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th August 2026, 3 weeks ago | 5

An industry body has warned that the PRS Database must not become a duplication of selective licensing. Propertymark says schemes...

Compliance concept with regulations, policies, and standards icons highlighting Renters' Rights Act responsibilities

Government hints at more regulation for letting agents

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th August 2026, 3 weeks ago | 0

The government has confirmed further regulation for letting agents as it clarifies deposit rules for agents. In a written parliamentary...

Red dragon with a Welsh flag shield smashing a wrecking ball labelled rental reforms, symbolising opposition to Welsh rent controls.

Propertymark challenges Welsh government over proposed rental reforms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th August 2026, 4 weeks ago | 0

An industry body has urged the First Minister of Wales not to press ahead with plans to introduce rent controls...

London skyline illustrating rising rents and the higher salary needed to afford an average rental home

Salary needed to rent in London jumps as rents rise

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th August 2026, 4 weeks ago | 1

High demand and limited supply continue to push rents higher, with the salary needed to rent in London soaring. Propertymark’s...

Letting agents face AI-generated tenant complaints as artificial intelligence use grows

Letting agents face new challenge as tenants turn to AI for complaints

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th August 2026, 4 weeks ago | 2

Letting agents are being warned to watch out for AI-generated tenant complaints as the use of artificial intelligence continues to...

Illustration of the UK PRS Database highlighting landlord registration, rising costs, and Propertymark’s concerns over duplication.

PRS Database could drive up costs without improving standards – Propertymark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th August 2026, 4 weeks ago | 11

The Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database must be workable for landlords and letting agents, claims an industry body. Propertymark is...

Flooded UK homes with To Let and Excluded signs highlighting gaps in Flood Re insurance eligibility

PRS homes still excluded from Flood Re scheme despite reforms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th August 2026, 1 month ago | 1

New reforms for flood-stricken homes will help, but uncertainty over eligibility remains, claims an industry body. The government has announced...

Hand holding a house key above a crowd of raised hands symbolising competition in the rental market

Tenant demand rises as rental supply drops – Propertymark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th July 2026, 1 month ago | 0

Competition for tenants remains intense as demand continues to outstrip supply, according to new data. Propertymark’s latest housing insight report...

Leasehold apartment block trapped by rising service charges, ground rent and maintenance costs, highlighting difficulties selling flats.

Leasehold crisis continues as thousands face mounting costs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th July 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Leaseholders remain trapped by rising costs and are unable to sell their homes, despite the government’s Leasehold and Freehold Act....

Signposts pointing to commercial and residential property, illustrating investors shifting towards commercial real estate.

Investors shift from residential to commercial property amid regulatory burden

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th July 2026, 2 months ago | 1

Investors are turning to commercial property rather than residential property due to government regulation, claims an industry body. According to...

Data protection compliance warning for landlords and letting agents managing tenant information and complaints.

Landlords and agents warned over new data protection obligations

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th June 2026, 3 months ago | 3

Landlords and letting agents are being urged to remain compliant with new data protection requirements. Under the Data (Use and...

Letting agent managing a rental property with Renters’ Rights Act compliance and tenant support services.

Self-managing landlords turn to letting agents after Renters’ Rights Act

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd June 2026, 3 months ago | 5

An industry body has warned that self-managing landlords are increasingly turning to letting agents to manage their properties in the...

Illustration showing simplified Right to Rent guidance replacing complex paperwork for landlords and letting agents.

Right to Rent guidance too long claims Propertymark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th June 2026, 3 months ago | 3

An industry body is urging the Home Office to simplify Right to Rent guidance for landlords and letting agents. Propertymark...

UK rental market map with rising rent arrow and To Let signs illustrating affordability pressures after the Renters’ Rights Act

Rental affordability worsens in most UK regions – Propertymark

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th June 2026, 3 months ago | 1

The Renters’ Rights Act has reshaped local rental markets across the UK as affordability pressures persist, according to new research....