More social housing landlords are resolving complaints at an earlier stage, but more work is needed, according to the Housing Ombudsman. The Housing Ombudsman’s annual complaints review for 2025–26 found that repairs remain the biggest source of concern for residents, with many worried about delays and response times. The findings come as the government has […]

The government has issued guidance for leaseholders in buildings with non-cladding defects when their developer becomes insolvent. In response to a parliamentary question, Homelessness Minister Florence Eshalomi outlined the options available to leaseholders facing the costs of remedial works. The news comes as research by Propertymark reveals that 93% of leaseholders would not buy another […]

Scenario 1 (real): A property currently listed on Rightmove through a high street agent We’re always looking for new ways to demonstrate the economic and emotional value of what we do for our sellers. Normally we use examples of properties we have sold as a way to do this but this week, we’ve decided to […]

On 9 September 2026, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government confirmed that the PRS Database, now rebranded as the “Register your rental property” service, will begin rolling out on 15 December 2026, starting in the West Midlands. Every landlord letting on an assured or regulated tenancy in England will need to register themselves […]

Tenant demand continues to rise as more landlords return to London’s rental market, according to a new report. Chestertons lettings index reveals tenant demand increased in August as growing numbers of landlords brought properties to London’s rental market three months after the Renters’ Rights Act took effect. The London property sales market is also seeing […]

The Welsh government has claimed it will build 20,000 social homes by 2030 and hinted at introducing rent controls. Speaking in the Senedd, Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth claimed the government would bring in legislation to help tenants and tackle bad landlords. The news comes as data from Rent Smart Wales reveals small landlords […]

Properties are leaving the lettings market at a record rate of 562 a day, although the number of homes available to rent is increasing. TwentyEA, part of the TwentyCi group, says 44,000 properties have left the sector so far in the third quarter, with daily departures at their highest since its records began in 2016. […]

Hi, My query is the following for a relative: The situation he and his wife had a number of now ended tenancies all more than 6 years ago. His wife passed away about 6 and a half years ago. However, they still are listed as ‘active’ and deposits are ‘protected’ with the scheme mydeposits. The […]

Despite mortgage volatility, buyer activity has bounced back from August into September. Rightmove’s latest House Price Index reveals that average newly listed asking prices rose by 0.7% (+£2,441) this month to £367,440, the first monthly increase since May. September’s above-average price rise for this time of year could be an early sign of the usual […]

Hi, My sister has inherited a retirement flat that is impossible to sell and the running costs are expensive. We have decided to rent the flat to help with the costs. However, the leaseholder, who already charges each of the 82 flats £600 a year ground rent, wants £125 to grant permission to sublet plus […]

London landlords are attracting wealthy overseas families who want to rent before choosing where to buy, according to a lettings agency. Benham and Reeves say relocating families use the time to assess neighbourhoods, schools and their daily commute before committing to a purchase. Its director, Marc von Grundherr, says this brings prospective tenants to areas […]

Propertymark has warned that proposed new council tax bands in Scotland would place an additional tax burden on homeowners, describing the plans as “simply tinkering with a system that needs fundamental reform”. The property industry body has responded to the Scottish government’s consultation on introducing higher council tax bands for high-value properties. The proposals would […]

A rent schedule shows what is due. A cash-flow plan shows whether the business can meet its commitments when receipts arrive late, or costs interrupt an otherwise profitable month. A property can produce a respectable annual surplus and still leave its owner short of cash when a bill falls due. That matters particularly if the […]

A new House of Lords inquiry gives landlords and their advisers an opportunity to explain what a workable tax-correction process should look like. Written evidence is invited by 5pm BST on 11 October 2026. Reliable rental accounts depend on more than keeping receipts. Landlords also need a clear way to reconcile figures, investigate discrepancies and […]

Smaller landlords are leaving the private rented sector, but their departure is not reducing the number of homes available to rent, an analysis reveals. According to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, claims that the PRS itself is shrinking are not supported by the evidence and rent controls should be introduced without delay. It says England now […]

Half of maintenance issues are reported out of hours as landlords face growing pressure to provide round-the-clock support. Data from property management platform Lettie reveals 50.0% of maintenance cases were first logged outside Monday-to-Friday, 9am-to-5pm working hours, while 17.4% were first reported at weekends. The management platform claims some of the maintenance problems most disruptive […]

Landlords are seeing record rents agreed, but tenants are now spending an average of 32% of their income on housing. HomeLet’s August index puts the average UK monthly rent at £1,382, up 0.9% from July. A year ago, the figure was £1,328, with the latest increase taking annual growth to 4.1%. In London, rent now […]

Hear me out, but the most important landlord who left the market this year may be the one who never entered it in the first place. We spend a huge amount of time arguing about how many landlords are selling and creating an ‘exodus’. Perhaps we should start asking a different question: Who is buying […]

The Bank of England held Bank Rate at 3.75% on 17 September. For landlords approaching the end of a fixed mortgage deal, that leaves a separate question to answer: what will the replacement borrowing cost, and how much income will the property produce afterwards? The Bank’s announcement and minutes explain why the distinction matters. Six […]

The rental market continues to remain divided across the country, as supply and demand imbalances drive differing rental trends across regions. Propertymark’s rental price and average salary tracker for August reveals, while rents have fallen, affordability constraints continue to put pressure on tenants. The news comes as RICS reveals tenant demand continues to rise. Rental […]

A government minister has stressed the importance of ventilation in homes in maintaining good indoor air quality. Homelessness Minister Florence Eshalomi says private landlords’ homes must be fit for human habitation, with Awaab’s Law set to extend to the private rented sector in 2027. This comes alongside the Decent Homes Standard in 2035. Effective ventilation […]