Fragmented data systems increase costs for landlords
Disconnected property data systems are creating operational risks and increasing costs for landlords as new compliance requirements take effect, according...
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Landlord rental income rises 23% as arrears affect 850,000
Average landlord rental income increased by 23% in the year to March 2026, though nearly 850,000 landlords experienced rent arrears...
Greater Manchester mayor’s rental property funded via expenses
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham’s housing policy positions have come under renewed scrutiny following reports that he purchased a London...
It is totally unacceptable that tenants are crowdfunding their rent
If ever there was a canary in the coal mine of Britain’s broken rental market, it is GoFundMe reporting that...
How to protect your rental property from pets
Are you a landlord affected by the Renters’ Rights Act? Sign up to the Buy-to-Let Masterclass, The Telegraph’s new five-part newsletter,...
Landlords face £7,000 fines over compliance failures
A proptech platform has warned that many landlords are unprepared for compliance requirements under the Renters’ Rights Act, with a...
Bridging finance facilitates lease extension on St John’s Wood flat
A property investor has secured £1,462,500 in bridging finance from SDKA to purchase a three-bedroom apartment in St John’s Wood,...
Letting agent successfully challenges council licensing scheme
A letting agency has successfully challenged Charnwood Borough Council’s selective licensing conditions through the First-tier Tribunal, resulting in amendments affecting...
Why smarter investors are reshaping the future of UK rentals
Professional landlords are replacing passive buy-to-let investorsSince the mid 90’s, the UK private rental sector has been driven by smaller...
Tribunal overturns £24,500 HMO penalty in ‘rack rent’ case
The Upper Tribunal has overturned a £24,500 penalty issued to a landlord by Waltham Forest Council, ruling she was not...
