Deposit replacement firm reports 58% sales rise in H1 2026
Deposit replacement provider Reposit recorded a 58% increase in sales during the first half of 2026, with growth concentrated in...
archiveRental Market
London rental affordability improves as salary falls 17%
The salary required to rent an average home in London has fallen by 17% year-on-year, marking a significant shift in...
Pensioner renters projected to triple by 2044
Landlords and lettings agents will face a significant demographic shift as new research indicates one in three pensioner households could...
UK housing market shows mixed signals as sales fall 6%
The UK residential property market recorded 572,000 homes sold subject to contract in the first 23 weeks of 2026, representing...
Renting versus buying in prime London property market
High stamp duty rates are prompting wealthy buyers to reconsider renting rather than purchasing property in London’s prime market, according...
Cleaning disputes dominate tenancy deposit claims
Cleaning-related issues accounted for 29.37% of all tenancy deposit disputes in 2025, marking the fifth consecutive year that cleaning has...
Landlord void costs rise 12.9% as vacancy periods hit returns
The cost of void periods between tenancies has increased by 12.9% year-on-year, rising from £1,005 to £1,135, according to research...
UK housing market shows resilience despite bank holiday dip
The UK residential property market recorded 22,100 homes sold subject to contract in the week ending 31 May 2026, down...
UK property sales hold steady despite economic uncertainty
The UK property market recorded 27,200 homes sold subject to contract in week 20 of 2026, maintaining momentum despite ongoing...
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...
