Landlords raise asking rents following new legislation
More than a third of landlords have increased their asking rents in the months following the introduction of the Renters’...
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5 best cities to buy a rental income-making property in 2026
If you're thinking about buying real estate as a way to make extra income, there are certain places that are...
Majority of tenants support rent controls, survey finds
More than 80% of tenants support the introduction of rent controls as Prime Minister Andy Burnham considers reform of the...
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...
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...
